Jack Dorsey, the co-founder and former CEO of Twitter, has stepped down from the board of X rival Bluesky, a decentralized social media network he helped create and promote. The company was initially a small research project within Twitter in 2019 before becoming its own platform in 2022. The goal of Bluesky is to establish a common operating standard for social media platforms so that apps can work across them, similar to Twitter.
Dorsey had been on the Bluesky board since it separated from Twitter two years ago but recently responded with a simple “no” when asked if he was still on the board. In addition, he posted on social media about the importance of defending rights using freedom technology provided by X.
Bluesky released an official statement expressing gratitude to Dorsey for his funding and contributions and mentioned their search for a new board member who aligns with their commitment to building a social network that prioritizes user control.
Dorsey has also been involved in Block, a fintech company he founded that is under investigation by the Department of Justice due to allegations of compliance issues. Despite this, Dorsey dismissed any news reports during Block’s recent earnings call, indicating ongoing business activities.
