Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey has stepped down from Bluesky’s board, the decentralized social media platform he conceived and financed in 2019 during his tenure as Twitter’s CEO.
Bluesky officially confirmed Dorsey’s exit in a post on May 5, expressing gratitude for his role in the project’s inception and funding, while also announcing their search for a new board member.
Neither Bluesky nor Dorsey provided a specific reason for his departure. However, when questioned on X about his current status on Bluesky’s board, Dorsey responded with a succinct “no.”
Speculation arose following Dorsey’s departure, with some noting his reduced social media activity and significant unfollowing spree on X. Notably, Dorsey maintained follows for Elon Musk, Stella Assange, and Edward Snowden, hinting at potential reconciliations and alliances.
In April 2023, Dorsey publicly criticized Elon Musk‘s management of X, suggesting dissatisfaction with the board’s decision to sell the platform to him.
Dorsey introduced Bluesky in late 2019 during his tenure at Twitter, announcing plans to fund a small team to develop an open and decentralized standard for social media.
Bluesky entered beta testing in March 2023 and became fully accessible to all users on Feb. 7, 2024. Despite its recent launch, the platform boasts approximately 5.6 million users, according to its own data.
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