Jack Dorsey, the former CEO of Twitter and a prominent advocate for decentralized social media, has stepped down from the board of Bluesky, a project he co-founded.
The news came to light on Saturday when Dorsey, responding to a question on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), confirmed he was no longer on the Bluesky board. Bluesky later issued a statement thanking Dorsey for his contributions in launching the project and initiating its decentralized protocol, AT Protocol.
Dorsey first announced Bluesky in 2019, aiming to create an open-source standard for social media that empowers users. Since then, Bluesky has evolved into an independent non-profit with venture capital backing. It opened its platform to the public earlier this year.
Dorsey’s departure comes amidst a period of online activity. He recently weighed in on a celebrity feud and unfollowed most accounts he was previously following. He also posted a message advocating for individual defense of rights using “freedom technology.”
The reasons behind Dorsey’s exit from Bluesky remain unclear. However, Bluesky is actively seeking a new board member who shares their vision of user-controlled social media experiences.
Philips Babatunde