Jack Dorsey, co-founder and former CEO of Twitter, has left the board of X rival Bluesky, a decentralized social media network he helped create, fund, and promote. Dorsey had been on Bluesky’s 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 to his departure from Bluesky, Dorsey has also unfollowed over 2,000 accounts on X and made comments regarding government surveillance.
Dorsey’s social media activity suggests that he is now more focused on his other ventures, including Block, which is under investigation by the Department of Justice due to allegations of compliance issues. Despite this news report during Block’s recent earnings call, Dorsey dismissed the news report and indicated ongoing business activities.
Bluesky started as a small research project within Twitter in 2019 and became its own platform in 2022. The company aims to establish a common operating standard for social media platforms to enable apps to work across them, functioning similar to Twitter. Despite his departure from the board, Dorsey’s funding and contributions have played a significant role in the creation of Bluesky.
In an official statement on their website following Dorsey’s departure from the board, Bluesky expressed gratitude for his support and contributions to their mission of building a social network that prioritizes user control. The company is currently searching for a new board member who aligns with their dedication to this goal.