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Bluesky and the AT Protocol: Usable Decentralized Social Media
Bluesky is a new social network built upon the AT Protocol, a decentralized foundation for public social media. It was launched in private beta in February 2023, and has grown to over 10 million registered users by October 2024. In this paper we introduce the architecture of Bluesky and the AT Protocol, and explain how the technical design of Bluesky is informed by our goals: to enable decentralization by having multiple interoperable providers for every part of the system; to make it easy for users to switch providers; to give users agency over the content they see; and to provide a simple user experience that does not burden users with complexity arising from the system's decentralized nature. The system's openness allows anybody to contribute to content moderation and community management, and we invite the research community to use Bluesky as a dataset and testing ground for new approaches in social media moderation.
Bluesky: An Open Social Web - Bluesky
We’re excited to announce that the Bluesky network is federating and opening up in a way that allows you to host your own data.
Beyond Bluesky: These are the apps building social experiences on the AT Protocol | TechCrunch
A list of AT Protocol-based, consumer-facing apps that are either built on top of Bluesky or its underlying protocol, allowing users to take back control over their social networking experiences and personal data.
Bluesky Protocol Services
High scale open social, unlocked for every builder. Bluesky operates public infrastructure for the AT Protocol — Jetstream, Relay, and the Bluesky API — as open services anyone can build on.
BlueSky - The Future of Social Media
Watch BlueSky's user base grow in real-time. Innovative, decentralized social networking is here!
The Ultimate Directory of tools and applications for Bluesky
A curated collection of all things relating to the Bluesky social media platform.
Bluesky Is an App. The AT Protocol Is the Internet Beneath It. - Ewan’s Blog
There is a confusion that keeps recurring, and it is understandable enough that it is worth addressing directly.
Bluesky Is an App. The AT Protocol Is the Internet Beneath It. - Ewan’s Blog
There is a confusion that keeps recurring, and it is understandable enough that it is worth addressing directly.
Appendix:Xanadu - AT Protocol Paper Errata and Details
A description of known problems in Bluesky PBC's paper, "Bluesky and the AT Protocol: Usable Decentralized Social Media", as well as notes on terminology changes and how Bluesky's implementation differs from that described in the paper.
A Quick Guide to the Bluesky Social Media App | Aspire
What is Bluesky and why are X users flocking to the app?
AT Explore
Explore and discover AT Protocol data with our fast, user-friendly browser. Search posts, profiles, and feeds across the decentralized social web — including apps like Bluesky.
Guide to Bluesky: Getting Started and Best Practices
With over 20 million users and growing, Bluesky offers transparency, control, and a breath of fresh air in the social media world. Are you ready to escape the toxicity and censorship of other platforms? Sign up now! #Bluesky 🚀🌐
Bluesky Clients
Clients/Apps diferentes para o microblog do Bluesky
Pinkleap
FediDeck – TweetDeck Alternative for Fediverse & Bluesky
Couch Sky - Bluesky social network for your Television
SkyDeck
THRONG — a crowd made of bluesky
Zeens: a community for photographers and artists
