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Bluesky Surges Past Twitter with 26 Million Users

1/7/2025

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Bluesky is rapidly becoming a formidable rival to Twitter, boasting 26 million users and even eclipsing Twitter's traffic. By refusing to censor outgoing links, it taps into a growing desire for platforms free from Big Tech's grip. This movement signals a promising shift towards a more independent internet, daring to challenge the dominance of established giants.

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Bluesky is rapidly becoming a formidable rival to Twitter, boasting 26 million users and even eclipsing Twitter's traffic. By refusing to censor outgoing links, it taps into a growing desire for platforms free from Big Tech's grip. This movement signals a promising shift towards a more independent internet, daring to challenge the dominance of established giants.