Can Social Media Start Over with Bluesky's New Era Protocol?

Bluesky's CEO Toni Schneider and COO Rose Wang make their case at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, discussing the potential for social media to reboot with open protocols. This new era could bring opportunities for innovative products, business models, and communities to emerge.

Bluesky's User Base Shrinks as Company Diversifies Beyond the App

Bluesky's active user base declines by 27.2% year-over-year, while the company focuses on expanding its decentralized protocol and launching new products.

Bluesky's AI Assistant Attie Expands into Open Social Research Tool

Bluesky's AI assistant Attie is evolving into an open-ended research tool, allowing users to ask it open-ended questions to research the broader social network, nicknamed the Atmosphere. The new feature, called Quests, was added to help users find the truth and reduce misinformation.

Bluesky Appoints Permanent CEO, Toni Schneider, As It Looks to Revamp Its Platform

Toni Schneider, the founding CEO of Automattic, will lead Bluesky as it aims to create smaller, more private communities and unlock growth and innovation.

Bluesky Launches Group Chats, Shifts Focus to Community Features

Bluesky's latest update brings group chats and a community-focused approach, aiming to compete with X and offer a more private online experience.

Bluesky Expands Long-Form Content Capabilities, Enabling Users to Discover Articles Beyond Microblogs

Bluesky's updated app now integrates with Standard.site, allowing users to explore long-form content on the open social web, while competing with X's approach to content distribution.

Indigo App Unifies Decentralized Social Media Across Multiple Services

Indigo, a new app, brings together Mastodon, Bluesky, and other decentralized social networks in one seamless experience, offering users control over their algorithms, feeds, and moderation choices.

Acorn Emerges as Decentralized Social Media Alternative

Acorn offers a decentralized social media platform for communities to build their own spaces, free from the control of tech giants.

Bluesky Boosts Image Quality in Latest App Update

TechCrunch reports that Bluesky has released an updated version of its app, featuring improved image quality and a new swipeable carousel.

Mastodon's Flagship Server Hit by DDoS Attack, Causing Site Instability

Mastodon's flagship server was hit by a distributed denial-of-service attack, causing site instability and rendering the instance unusable at times. The cyberattack comes days after Bluesky, another decentralized social network, resolved its days-long outages following a similar DDoS attack.

Bluesky Fights Off Sophisticated DDoS Attack, User Data Remains Secure

The social media company has confirmed a Distributed Denial-of-Service attack as the cause of service interruptions, assuring users that their private data remains unaffected.

Bluesky Experiences Service Interruptions Amid Denial-of-Service Attack

Bluesky's website and app are still struggling after experiencing service interruptions attributed to a denial-of-service attack, with the company yet to provide an estimated time for a fix.