Twitter founder Jack Dorsey has confirmed that he has stepped down from the board of Bluesky, the decentralized social media platform he helped found. The news came to light on Saturday when Mr Dorsey responded to a question on X (formerly Twitter) where he said he was no longer a member of Blue Sky's board of directors.
Bluesky started as a project within Twitter in 2019 and eventually became an independent entity with Dorsey as a director. The platform, led by CEO Jay Graeber since 2021, aims to create an open source social media standard that puts users in control of their experience. Bluesky just opened to the public in March 2023 after a year-long invitation-only period.
In a statement released Sunday, Bluesky thanked Dorsey for his help in funding and launching the project and acknowledged that the platform is now thriving on the decentralized protocol atproto. . The company also announced that it is seeking new board members who share its commitment to building a user-centric social network.
Dorsey's involvement with Blue Sky has been somewhat limited, with CEO Jay Graeber previously saying he provides occasional feedback but is otherwise “Jack Dorsey in the clouds.” Months before this revelation, Dorsey had already closed his Blue Sky account.
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The former Twitter CEO's departure from Bluesky's board coincides with a new focus on what he calls “freedom technology.” In a series of posts about He urged users not to rely on companies.
The reason for Dorsey's departure remains unclear, but it appears to be driven by his dedication to decentralized platforms and open source technology.
