San Francisco, CA – Technology entrepreneur Jack Dorsey made waves over the weekend with his active presence on social media platform X, where he engaged in discussions ranging from rap beef to decentralized technology. Among his flurry of posts, Dorsey announced his departure from the Bluesky board, a decentralized social network project he had long supported.
Dorsey’s involvement in Bluesky dates back to 2019 when he spearheaded the initiative at Twitter before it became an independent entity in 2022. Despite his contributions to the project, Dorsey’s abrupt exit from the Bluesky board raised questions about the reasons behind his decision.
While Dorsey has been vocal about various topics on X, including endorsing X as “freedom technology” and curating his followers list, his announcement about leaving Bluesky was surprisingly concise. In response to a query about his board membership, Dorsey simply replied, “no.”
In the wake of his departure, the Bluesky team expressed gratitude to Dorsey for his support in funding and launching the project. The company emphasized its commitment to building a user-centric social network that empowers individuals to control their online experience.
Despite the lack of clarity surrounding Dorsey’s exit, it is evident that Bluesky has thrived as an open-source platform based on the decentralized protocol Dorsey helped establish. The project’s evolution from a Twitter initiative to a standalone social network with a focus on community-driven moderation reflects Dorsey’s vision for a more inclusive online space.
As Dorsey navigates his next steps and explores new ventures, his legacy at Bluesky serves as a testament to his dedication to pioneering innovative technologies in the realm of social media. The impact of his contributions to projects like Bluesky and Nostr underscores his ongoing commitment to advancing decentralized platforms in the digital landscape.