Bluesky is getting ‘communities’
The development of communities on Bluesky speaks to a broader trend of social media platforms shifting towards more specialized and community-driven experiences. By providing users with the ability to connect over shared interests, Bluesky is poised to attract a more dedicated and engaged user base. This move also highlights the growing importance of decentralized infrastructure, as the AT Protocol underpinning Bluesky enables the creation of independent, community-driven spaces.
The introduction of communities on Bluesky will likely spark increased competition among social media platforms, as users demand more nuanced and specialized experiences. As such, we should watch for other decentralized platforms to follow suit, incorporating similar community-building features into their offerings. The AT Protocol's role in facilitating these communities will also be worth monitoring, as its adoption and influence may have broader implications for the decentralized web.
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This analysis is based on reporting by The Verge. Here is a short excerpt for context:
Bluesky will be getting "communities," which will function as smaller spaces where you can "go deeper and hang out with people who care about the same stuff" sometime this year, according to head of product Alex Benzer. They will be built on the decentralized AT Protocol that underpins Bluesky, with Benzer saying that "it's a new structure for everyone" that's part of the "Atmosphere" (a shorthand for the AT Protocol ecosystem). Benzer listed out a "few ideas we have in mind so far" in a thread. "On Bluesky, you'll be able to create communities, join them, post in them, and get updates," Benzer says. "The core features on Bluesky stay simpl … Read the full story at The Verge.Read the original at The Verge
