Founder of Twitter, Jack Dorsey, has recently announced his departure from the board of Bluesky, the decentralized social media platform he helped create. This news comes after an X user questioned his status within the company, to which Dorsey simply replied, “no.”
Despite Dorsey’s confirmation, there is no concrete evidence to suggest that he has officially left the Bluesky board. The company still lists him as a board member alongside CEO Jay Graeber and Jabber/XMPP inventor Jeremie Miller. Dorsey initially supported Bluesky in 2019 as a way to develop an open-source social media standard for Twitter to transition to. However, his level of involvement in the company has been questioned, with reports indicating that he has not been an active participant.
Dorsey’s Role
In a previous interview with The Verge, Graeber mentioned that Dorsey provides occasional feedback but overall remains distant from the day-to-day operations of Bluesky. Described as “being Jack Dorsey on a cloud,” it seems that Dorsey’s presence within the company has been minimal. This sentiment was further reinforced when Dorsey closed his Bluesky account months before his departure from the board.
With Dorsey’s exit from Bluesky, questions arise regarding the future direction of the platform. As one of the original supporters and board members, Dorsey’s departure could signal a shift in priorities or strategies for Bluesky. It remains to be seen how this change will impact the platform’s development and overall success.
Jack Dorsey’s departure from the Bluesky board raises concerns about the platform’s future. Despite his minimal involvement in recent years, Dorsey’s influence as a co-founder and tech icon cannot be understated. The implications of his exit on Bluesky’s development and growth will become clearer in the coming months. As the decentralized social media platform navigates this transition, stakeholders and users alike will be watching closely to see how Bluesky evolves without its original visionary at the helm.
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