Bluesky’s Promise of User Control: What Bluesky Gets Right, and the Challenges it Faces [Subscribers]

Bluesky has quickly emerged as a serious competitor to social media giants like Elon Musk’s X and Meta’s Threads. With over 23 million users and counting, it’s gaining attention not just for its growth, but for its radical approach to empowering users and fostering openness.

Bluesky CEO Jay Graber, in a recent interview with CNBC, as well as Bluesky board member and TechDirt founder Mike Masnick, in a separate podcast discussion, have shared their perspectives on what makes Bluesky unique.

Together, their insights highlight how Bluesky is built on a foundation prioritizing user control, transparency, and innovation. They also address the criticisms that users burned by Twitter have rightly and bluntly mentioned. Let’s explore how Bluesky is reshaping the future of social media.