Decentralized SNS “Bluesky” independent from Twitter, test distribution on Apple’s app store

Test distribution of decentralized SNS

Distributed SNS “Bluesky Social” (hereinafter referred to as “Bluesky”) similar to Twitter has been found to be test-delivered on Apple’s app store for iOS.

It seems that the distribution started last month, but domestic and foreign media reported this month. Currently in private beta, you can download it, but you can’t create an account without an invitation code.

A sample image of Bluesky as shown in the app store below. The screen configuration is similar to Twitter, but the big difference is that the operation does not depend on one company.

Source: App Store

According to TechCrunch, which received the invitation code, the usage is similar to Twitter and simple. Press the plus button to post, and the character limit is up to 256 half-width characters. Posts that include photos are also possible.

Bluesky is a decentralized SNS originally developed by Twitter. Development was started when Jack Dorsey was still at Twitter, and in 2021, it is also noteworthy that Jay Graber, who has a background as a software engineer for the crypto asset (virtual currency) Zcash (ZEC), was appointed as the project leader. collected.

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Mr. Dorsey has been focusing on decentralized SNS initiatives since then. When Graber was appointed project leader, he commented, “We’re one step closer to decentralizing Twitter and social media. We’re going to accelerate our efforts going forward.”

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Bluesky hasn’t launched to the general public, but you can sign up for a waiting list on its official website. It states that this is a registration to try out the beta version. At the time of writing this article, it is not yet available in Google’s app store.

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History of Bluesky

Twitter first announced the Bluesky project in 2019. It also received funding from Twitter, but then established a joint venture for public interest purposes called “Bluesky PBLLC” in February 2022 and became independent from Twitter.

Bluesky has developed a decentralized SNS infrastructure called “AT Protocol”. This is the foundation that allows creators and general consumers to use SNS without relying on a single company.

In May of last year, part of the code under development was released. Bluesky emphasizes transparency, and from that time, it explained that it would release products in the stage before full implementation.

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