In a surprising turn of events, Twitter founder Jack Dorsey has apparently stepped down from the board of Bluesky, the decentralized social media platform he helped initiate. This revelation came to light when a user on X posed the question directly to Dorsey, who simply responded with a brief “no.”
It seems that Dorsey’s departure has been hinted at through his recent behavior on social media. He unfollowed all but three accounts on X and referred to Elon Musk’s platform as “freedom technology.” This suggests a shift in his focus away from Bluesky and towards other projects.
Despite Dorsey’s statement on X, there is currently no concrete evidence to confirm his exit from the Bluesky board. The company continues to list him as a board member alongside CEO Jay Graeber and Jabber/XMPP inventor Jeremie Miller. This leaves many wondering about the true nature of Dorsey’s involvement in the company.
Dorsey initially supported Bluesky in 2019 as a means to create an open-source social media standard for Twitter to transition to. Following its split from Twitter in 2022, Dorsey joined the board of directors. However, reports suggest that he has not been actively engaged in the company’s operations.
In a previous interview, Graeber mentioned that Dorsey provides occasional feedback but mainly remains distant from day-to-day activities. This, coupled with Dorsey closing his Bluesky account earlier, raises questions about his commitment to the platform he helped establish.
The departure of Jack Dorsey from the Bluesky board signifies a potential shift in the direction of the decentralized social media platform. With Dorsey’s ambiguous involvement and recent actions on social media, the future of Bluesky remains uncertain. Only time will tell how this development will impact the platform and its users.
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