Bluesky, the micro-blogging platform backed by Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey gained almost 800,000 new users flooding onto the platform 24 hours after going public.
This surge in users will drive Bluesky to break the 4 million total signup capacity later today, a huge achievement considering it hit the 3 million mark just last week.
After nearly a year of operating as an invite-only platform, Bluesky recently opened its doors to the public, inviting users from all corners of the internet to join the platform. Its unique user count nearly doubled from Monday to Tuesday following its public launch, highlighting the epic interest and anticipation surrounding Bluesky’s entry into the mainstream.
However, Bluesky’s path to success hasn’t been without its challenges. Following its public launch, many of the platform’s user-generated custom algorithmic feeds encountered disruptions overnight, confirmed CEO Jay Graber. Despite these initial setbacks, Bluesky’s engineering team swiftly addressed the issues, ensuring that the platform is now operating smoothly for its growing user base.
Explaining the recent outages, Bluesky engineer Paul Frazee noted the technical challenges faced by the platform, likening them to a “multi-polar tachyon flow” overload, drawing similarities to science fiction motifs.
Despite the occasional hiccup, the overall reception to Bluesky’s public launch has been overwhelmingly positive. The platform received endorsement from legendary internet figure Dril, considered by many as the ultimate seal of approval in online circles.
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