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Liam Gill
October 21, 2024
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Bluesky, a social networking startup, has surged in popularity, gaining half a million users in a day and reaching the top five apps in the U.S. App Store. Its growth is organic, with significant international traction, particularly in Japan, Taiwan, and Canada. Factors driving this surge include user discontent with X (formerly Twitter) over changes to its block function and privacy policies, as well as moderation issues on Threads. Bluesky now boasts over 12 million users.
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