What You Should Know When Joining Bluesky
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We’ve dug into the nerdy details of how Mastodon, Threads, and Bluesky compare, but given this recent momentum it’s important to clear up some questions for new Bluesky users, and what this new approach to the social web really means for how you connect with people online.

Note that Bluesky is still in an early stage, and many big changes are anticipated from the project. Answers here are accurate as of the time of writing, and will indicate the company’s future plans where possible.

  • Is Bluesky just another Twitter?
  • How is Bluesky for privacy?
  • How do I find people to follow?
  • Is Bluesky in the fediverse?
  • Is the Bluesky network decentralized?
  • How does Bluesky make money?
  • How does moderation work?