In a surprising twist, Jack Dorsey (the co-founder of Twitter) left the board of directors of Bluesky, the decentralized social networking service he helped create following the controversy acquisition of Twitter by Elon Musk.
Dorsey's exit coincides with his new enthusiasm for X, the platform renamed by Musk, which he now praises as "freedom technology" in an incredible post. This apparent change of alliances raised more than a few eyebrows, given that Dorsey had previously criticized Musk's management of Twitter and had personally worked to create an alternative with Bluesky. What happen?
An unexpected change of direction
Dorsey's decision to abandon Bluesky and embrace X represents a stark contrast to his previous positions. Just a year ago, following Musk's acquisition of Twitter, Dorsey expressed his disappointment. This “sentiment” then pushed Dorsey to support and promote Bluesky as a decentralized alternative to Twitter, free from the control of a single entity.
His recent post seems to indicate a rapprochement between the two tech moguls. Dorsey has narrowed the list of people he follows on X to just three names: Elon Musk, Edward Snowden e Stella Assange, wife of the journalist and editor of WikiLeaks. This move suggests an apparent thaw in relations between the X owner and Dorsey.
Doubts about the future of Bluesky
Dorsey's departure from Bluesky's board of directors (confirmed right on X) raises questions about the future of the social networking service. Launched with the aim of pursuing Dorsey's Platonic ideal of a Twitter without centralized control, Bluesky had attracted great interest in its early days as an escape from the Twitter turmoil following Musk's acquisition.
With Dorsey's departure and his new support for X, Bluesky's future appears uncertain (also considering the launch of Threads made by Meta, a platform that further reduces the room for maneuver for Bluesky).
And now?
Dorsey's change of stance raises questions about his motivations and potential implications for the social media landscape. Some observers wonder whether this represents a genuine change of heart regarding Musk's handling of X or whether there are other, perhaps economic, reasons behind this move.
Dorsey's endorsement of X as a “freedom technology” could influence the debate about the role of centralized and decentralized platforms in the future of social media.
It's yet another unexpected twist in the social media saga. Their landscape continues to evolve and surprise: shifting alliances, risks of closures and new platforms emerging to challenge the status quo. It's like the Ides of March. Who will play the part of Caesar?
