Jack Dorsey, co-founder of Twitter and a key figure in the inception of Bluesky, a decentralized social media platform has departed from its board. With conflicting reports and limited official statements the reasons behind Dorsey’s exit remain unclear.
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Bluesky originated in 2019 as a project within Twitter spearheaded by Dorsey himself. The plan was to develop an open-source standard for social media with the vision of creating a decentralized platform that prioritizes user control and autonomy.
Jack Dorsey was the visionary behind Bluesky and also its primary financial supporter. He initially backed the project with funding from his philanthropic Start Small initiative.
In 2022, Bluesky transitioned from being an internal project at Twitter to an independent public benefit corporation.
This move showed a step towards realizing the vision of a decentralized social network with Dorsey continuing his involvement by joining the board of directors.
Under the leadership of CEO Jay Graber and with the backing of venture capital, Bluesky steadily progressed towards its goal of becoming an alternative to centralized social media platforms. The platform opened to the general public in February.
Jack Dorsey’s involvement in Bluesky appeared to wane over time. Reports show that he deleted his Bluesky account in 2023. Dorsey’s abrupt departure from the Bluesky board has sparked speculation within the tech community.
Without a clear explanation from either Dorsey or Bluesky, theories abound regarding the reasons behind his exit and the timing of the decision.
Both Jack Dorsey and Bluesky have remained tight-lipped regarding the circumstances surrounding his departure. Despite inquiries and requests for clarification, no official statement has been issued.
Bluesky finds itself in search of a new board member who shares its vision and commitment to user-centric social networking. CEO Jay Graber and Jabber / XMPP inventor Jeremie Miller remain at consideration.
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Jack Dorsey’s exit from Bluesky was confirmed in response to a query on X, a platform where he has been active.
In a response, Jack Dorsey indicated he was no longer on the company’s board. Bluesky publicly acknowledged Dorsey’s departure thanking him for his contributions to the project.
The company addressed its commitment to developing a social network that empowers users and announced its search for a replacement board member who shares this vision.
Bluesky was conceived by Dorsey in 2019 during his tenure as CEO of Twitter. Initially funded by Twitter, Bluesky planed to create an open and decentralized standard for social media.
Since then it has evolved into an independent public benefit corporation with huge venture capital backing.
Jack Dorsey’s active participation in Bluesky has been minimal. Reports suggest that Dorsey had closed his Bluesky account months prior to his departure from the board.
His level of engagement with the project had been questioned previously with indications that he was not deeply involved in its day-to-day operations.
Bluesky has continued to develop and grow. Led by CEO Jay Graeber and supported by prominent figures such as Jeremie Miller, the inventor of Jabber/XMPP, Bluesky has transitioned from an invite-only app to a social network which has 3 million users.
Some observers have suggested that Dorsey’s exit may be linked to shifts in the social media industry, including Elon Musk’s takeover of Twitter and the rise of alternative platforms such as X.
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