What is BlueSky for Android?

After an iOS app in February, Bluesky for Android is now available as an invite-only beta. The foundation of Bluesky is the Authenticated Transfer (AT) Protocol. Meant to support “large-scale distributed social applications,” tentpoles include account portability, algorithmic choice, interoperation, and performance.

Is Bluesky a decentralized Twitter alternative?

The decentralized social media platform is now available to both iOS and Android users—but you'll need an invite code to sign up. Bluesky is a federated alternative to Twitter. Image: Shutterstock. Bluesky, the decentralized Twitter alternative backed by the social media platform's former CEO Jack Dorsey, has launched an Android app.

What is BlueSky social?

Bluesky Social is a microblogging platform built on open-source software with no centralized authority. While the app is now publicly available, those interested in signing up require an invite code. Is Bluesky Social publicly available? When will Bluesky Social officially launch? Is Bluesky worth it?

What is BlueSky authenticated transfer (at) protocol?

In 2019, Jack Dorsey announced a project to “create an open and decentralized standard for social media.” Bluesky has spent the past several years developing the underlying protocol. After an iOS app in February, Bluesky for Android is now available as an invite-only beta. The foundation of Bluesky is the Authenticated Transfer (AT) Protocol.