Mon Nov 18 07:57:44 UTC 2024: ## Bluesky Sees Surge in Users Amidst X Exodus
**San Francisco, CA** – Bluesky, the decentralized social media platform co-founded by former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey, is experiencing a significant influx of new users, primarily driven by dissatisfaction with Elon Musk’s X (formerly Twitter). The platform, which opened to the public in February after an invite-only period, boasts 15 million users as of mid-November, a recent jump from 13 million in October. This growth follows similar spikes after events like X’s temporary ban in Brazil and policy changes regarding blocked accounts.
The recent post-election surge highlights Bluesky’s appeal as an alternative to X. New users, including journalists, left-leaning politicians, and celebrities, cite a desire for a less hostile environment, free from heavy advertising and perceived hate speech. Many describe the platform as reminiscent of Twitter’s earlier, less-polarized days.
While Bluesky’s user base remains smaller than X’s, its growth demonstrates a clear trend of users seeking alternative social media spaces. X, meanwhile, claims to have dominated the global conversation surrounding the recent US election.
However, Bluesky’s ambitions extend beyond simply competing with X. The platform is developing a “protocol for public conversation,” aiming to enable interoperability between different social media platforms. This technology would allow users to interact across various services, unlike the current system where engagement is confined to individual platforms. This groundbreaking approach challenges the dominant, walled-garden model of Big Tech companies.
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