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Bluesky CEO Jay Graber Champions Decentralized Social Media Growth

2/1/2026

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Jay Graber, CEO of Bluesky, aims to democratize the social internet through the Atmosphere protocol, enabling apps to share moderation and advertising.
Bluesky launched as an invite-only platform in 2023, attracting leftists and liberals as Twitter shifted right.
Graber's vision reflects a belief in decentralized leadership, contrasting with traditional social media models.
Bluesky has grown to 34.6 million users, highlighting rapid expansion and Graber's ambitious goals.

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Story summary

Jay Graber, CEO of Bluesky, aims to democratize the social internet through the Atmosphere protocol, enabling apps to share moderation and advertising.
Bluesky launched as an invite-only platform in 2023, attracting leftists and liberals as Twitter shifted right.
Graber's vision reflects a belief in decentralized leadership, contrasting with traditional social media models.
Bluesky has grown to 34.6 million users, highlighting rapid expansion and Graber's ambitious goals.