TechCrunch recently reported that Jack Dorsey, the founder of Twitter, is no longer on the board of Bluesky, the decentralized social media platform he helped start. This news came to light when a user on X asked Dorsey directly if he was still on the company’s board, to which Dorsey simply responded with a “no”.
Dorsey’s Actions
In addition to confirming his departure from the Bluesky board, Dorsey made some other notable moves. He unfollowed all but three accounts on X and referred to Elon Musk’s platform as “freedom technology”. These actions raised questions about Dorsey’s future plans and his level of involvement with other tech companies.
Despite Dorsey’s confirmation of his exit, there is still no official statement from Bluesky regarding his departure. The company’s website still lists him as a board member, alongside CEO Jay Graeber and Jabber / XMPP inventor Jeremie Miller. Dorsey initially supported Bluesky as a project to develop an open-source social media standard that he hoped Twitter would adopt. He later joined the board of directors when Bluesky split from Twitter in 2022.
It is worth noting that Dorsey’s involvement with Bluesky has been minimal. In a previous interview with The Verge, Graeber mentioned that Dorsey provides some feedback occasionally but is otherwise not actively involved in the company’s operations. This lack of engagement was further highlighted when Dorsey closed his Bluesky account months before his official departure from the board.
Jack Dorsey’s exit from the board of Bluesky raises questions about the future direction of the decentralized social media platform. His departure comes at a time when the tech industry is undergoing significant changes and facing increasing scrutiny. Only time will tell what impact Dorsey’s absence will have on Bluesky and whether the platform will be able to thrive without its influential co-founder.
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