- Jack Dorsey, co-founder of Twitter (now X), has abruptly stepped down from the board of Bluesky, a decentralized social media platform he championed after selling Twitter to Elon Musk.
- This move signals a potential shift in Dorsey’s focus and a possible thawing of relations with Musk.
- Dorsey announced his departure on X itself, the platform that was once Twitter, promoting his new philanthropic initiative funding open internet protocols, dubbed “freedom technology.”
Jack Dorsey departs from Bluesky, shifts focus to open internet protocols, and hints at a possible reconciliation with Elon Musk. This article explores the implications of this move and what it could mean for the future of decentralized social media platforms.
Dorsey Dumps Bluesky, Embraces “Freedom Technology”
Jack Dorsey, the co-founder of Twitter (now X), has made a surprising move by stepping down from the board of Bluesky, a decentralized social media platform he once championed. This comes after selling Twitter to Elon Musk, a move that sparked speculation about Dorsey’s future plans and his relationship with Musk. Dorsey announced his departure on X itself, using the platform to promote his new philanthropic initiative funding open internet protocols, which he enthusiastically dubbed “freedom technology.”
A Potential Thawing of Relations with Musk
Interestingly, Dorsey’s departure from Bluesky and his promotion of “freedom technology” hint at a possible reconciliation with Musk. This is further underscored by Dorsey’s drastic reduction of his following list on X. Now, it includes only three accounts: Musk himself, Edward Snowden (whistleblower on government surveillance), and Stella Assange, wife of the imprisoned WikiLeaks founder. This curated list suggests a potential thawing of relations between Dorsey and Musk, who previously clashed over the direction of Twitter.
Bluesky Eclipsed by Meta’s Threads
Bluesky, envisioned as a Twitter alternative free from central control, launched to the public in February. Initially seen as a refuge from the post-Musk Twitter chaos, Bluesky has been eclipsed by Meta’s Threads, which has emerged as the more popular alternative platform. With his departure from Bluesky’s board, Dorsey’s future plans remain unclear, but his embrace of “freedom technology” suggests a continued focus on open and decentralized online spaces.
Conclusion
Dorsey’s departure from Bluesky and his shift in focus to open internet protocols and “freedom technology” could signal a new direction for the former Twitter co-founder. While his future plans remain unclear, this move suggests a potential reconciliation with Musk and a continued commitment to decentralized online spaces. It will be interesting to see how this development shapes the future of social media platforms.
