Jack Dorsey, co-founder and former CEO of X/Twitter until his resignation in 2021, has left the board of Bluesky, a decentralized social media network that he helped create, fund, and promote. The company aims to establish a common operating standard for social media platforms, allowing apps to interoperate. It functions similarly to Twitter, intended as a replacement for the platform.
Dorsey was a member of the Bluesky board since its separation from Twitter two years ago but responded with a simple “no” when asked if he is still on the board. He made a statement on X stating, “Don’t depend on corporations to grant you rights, defend them yourself using freedom technology (you’re on one).” Dorsey referred to X as “freedom technology.”
Bluesky issued an official statement on their website expressing gratitude to Dorsey for his assistance in initiating and funding the platform. The company stated intentions to find a new board member who shares the commitment to building a social network that empowers users to control their experience. Dorsey unfollowed over 2,000 people over the weekend and expressed concerns about government surveillance.
Furthermore, Dorsey currently follows only Elon Musk, Edward Snowden, and Stella Assange on X, indicating a shift in his public preferences. Previously, Dorsey had openly criticized Elon Musk’s leadership of X. Dorsey also founded the fintech conglomerate Block which is under investigation by the Department of Justice for compliance issues. During Block’s recent earnings call, Dorsey dismissed news reports stating that things had taken a turn for the worse after Elon Musk took over Twitter.
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