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Bluesky Social: Is It The Best Twitter Alternative Till Now?

Twitter has remained in the limelight due to its new policies since Elon Musk took over it. Whether it’s a recent decision to remove the blue tick of verified accounts or new rules for the content publisher, people are currently looking for its best alternative. 

Meanwhile, Twitter’s Former CEO and Co-Founder Jack Dorsey brings Bluesky Social as the Twitter alternative, which has more features and standard guidelines. The app is currently in beta testing, and only registered users can have access. If you are unfamiliar with this app, we will share every detail of this Twitter alternative.

About Bluesky: Twitter’s Greatest Rival

Like Twitter, Bluesky is a social blogging network allowing users to share ideas and thoughts with the community. On this platform, users can share photos, videos, and GIFs and share replies to the posts of others. 

Bluesky will run on an open-source authenticated transfer protocol in which servers interact. This app is still to roll out for public use and is currently available for beta testers already registered with it. According to Jack Dorsey, Bluesky Social will allow users to share their thoughts with the world independently. 

Features Of Bluesky Social

Since Bluesky is currently in beta testing, it has limited features which are accessible to only beta version users. Here are the features of Bluesky in the public version:

  • Users can post photos, videos, and short-text content (300 characters) with the help of Bluesky Social. Talking about the app’s interface, users found it the same as Twitter in terms of functionality, colour, and navigational feel.
  • Bluesky also allows users to repost someone’s content and share it on the timeline. This feature is the same as Twitter’s Retweet feature. In addition, you can share replies to different users’ content using text, photos, and GIFs.
  • Another feature that is the same in Bluesky is the profile section, in which users can easily update their profile picture in the header section and add a bio in the required characters. A major difference that can be seen in this platform is the name of the post which is called “Skeets” as compared to “Tweets.”
  • The feature quite different in this social networking app is account portability which means you can move your account across various providers without using any data. 
  • A unique feature that might not come in Twitter ever is the algorithmic choice available in Bluesky Social. This feature will allow users to choose the algorithm they want to use in the BlueSky app.

The AT protocol available in the Bluesky app will enhance the user experience to the next level, which makes it unique from Twitter.

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How Is Bluesky Social Different From Twitter?

You might ask if the majority of features in Bluesky are the same as Twitter, then what differentiates these platforms? The first major difference we can see in Bluesky Social is the decentralised system allowing users to build their apps and communities within it.

Jay Graber, Chief Executive of Bluesky, said that the app is designed so that no individual could create a set of rules for the entire community. 

In addition, this micro-blogging platform has an open protocol that means all the user’s posts can be easily shared across different social media platforms. The makers of Bluesky Social developed a decentralised platform idea. They promised to provide the next level of guidance where users have complete control over the content they post on this app.

Various Celebrities Who Are Using Bluesky Social

Recently, Elon Musk took out the blue tick from the Twitter account of celebrities and public organizations while demanding a subscription fee. The new monthly subscription policy of Twitter creates insecurity among popular personalities across the world. During that time, some public figures switched to the Bluesky social platform. Here are the names of the celebrities who are currently using the beta version of the Bluesky app:

  • Cherry Teigen
  • Alexandria Ocasio Cortez
  • Chelsea Mannings

The list of the names of people currently using the beta version of Bluesky Social is long. However, these are publicly disclosed because the app is still beta testing.

How To Join Bluesky Social Waitlist?

Bluesky is in its beta phase, and users can only join it via the invite link. It is also expected that the company will release it to the public soon, allowing you to use it. During the beta testing process, there are huge chances you will get limited features. Here is the step-by-step process to join the Bluesky waiting list:

  1. First, download the Bluesky app from the Play Store and App Store as per your preferred device.
  2. After that, click the Create a new account button on the screen.
  3. On the next page, select your hosting provider on which Bluesky will be selected by default. Click on the “Next” button.
  4. You will be asked to enter the Invite code, which you will get from the provider.
  5. After that, you will get the “Join Waitlist” button.
  6. Next, enter your email address and click the “Join Waitlist” button.
  7. In the end, verify your email address by clicking the verification link. You are ready to access the Bluesky social.

Conclusion

Bluesky Social is considered the best alternative to Twitter in terms of user policy and features. However, it is in beta testing mode and available for users with an invite link. You can join the waitlist by following the steps mentioned above.

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