What is Bluesky? How to get on the waitlist for this decentralized Twitter alternative

Bluesky is a decentralized social network, meaning it runs on its open-source Authenticated Transfer Protocol, where servers can interact with one another. And to appeal to Twitter users, the app's interface looks very similar to Twitter.

The app has yet to roll out fully, so there's not a lot of information about the app's details. But from what we know, Bluesky users can post text and photos and like or repost other people's content. Like Twitter, users can add a header image, a profile picture, and a bio and can see each other's follower counts.

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Bluesky says its AT Protocol allows users to own their online identity and move their account from one provider to another. According to Bluesky's blog, users have complete control over their algorithm, to give them autonomy over their experience on the app.