Authors: Martin Kleppmann, Paul Frazee, Jake Gold, Jay Graber, Daniel Holmgren, Devin Ivy, Jeromy Johnson, Bryan Newbold, Jaz Volpert

Published on: February 05, 2024

Impact Score: 8.15

Arxiv code: Arxiv:2402.03239

Summary

• What is new: Bluesky introduces an architecture based on the AT Protocol, enabling a decentralized, interoperable social network with easy provider switching.
• Why this is important: The need for a decentralized social network that offers both user agency and simplicity, avoiding the complexity typical of such systems.
• What the research proposes: Using the AT Protocol to build Bluesky, a social network that supports real-time updates, cryptographic authentication, and community-driven moderation.
• Results: Over 3 million registered users in a year, demonstrating the viability and user acceptance of a decentralized social network.

Technical Details

Technological frameworks used: The AT Protocol, inspired by the web, modernized for real-time updates and cryptographic authentication

Models used: Decentralization models encouraging interoperability and community moderation

Data used: User registration and interaction data within Bluesky’s first year

Potential Impact

Centralized social media platforms and companies focused on traditional, centralized social networking services.

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