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BlueSky takes flight

BlueSky is Twitter’s decentralized, Dorsey-backed alternative has captured users’ interest. Over the weekend, it surged past its first 50,000 users after opening up invitations to more beta testers. So far, it boasts a user-friendly interface, some semi-unique features, and a chaotic, fun atmosphere reminiscent of Twitter’s early days.

Here are the highlights:

1. Rapid user growth: Over 50,000 users joined during the beta invite phase, showcasing the platform’s appeal.
2. High-profile migrations: Influential figures like Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) and @dril are moving to BlueSky.
3. “Hell thread” frenzy: A bug-created thread with endless notifications is leading to playful chaos, including nudes and Tic Tac Toe games.
4. Skyline and Skeets: Users are adopting the “skyline” (timeline) and “skeets” (tweets) terminology, adding to the platform’s unique identity.