Social media platform Bluesky has experienced a significant surge in user growth following the recent U.S. election, with 1 million new users joining the platform in just one week. This increase has propelled Bluesky's total user base to 15 million, up from approximately 13 million at the end of October.
Bluesky, championed by former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey, transitioned from an invitation-only platform to being open to the public in February. During the invite-only phase, the platform focused on developing moderation tools and enhancing user features. Bluesky's interface is reminiscent of Elon Musk's platform, with features such as a 'discover' feed and a chronological feed for user-followed accounts. Users can engage in direct messaging, pin posts, and access curated 'starter packs' to discover new content.
