Jack Dorsey, co-founder of Twitter and former CEO, resigned in 2021 and has since left the board of Bluesky, a decentralized social media network he helped create, fund, and promote. Bluesky started as a small research project within Twitter in 2019 before becoming its own platform in 2022. The company aims to establish a common operating standard for social media platforms that allows apps to work across them.
In recent years, Dorsey had been on Bluesky’s board since it separated from Twitter two years ago. However, when asked if he was still on the board, Dorsey responded with a simple “no.” Additionally, he posted on social media about the importance of defending rights using freedom technology provided by X.
The following day, Bluesky released an official statement on their website expressing gratitude to Dorsey for his funding and contributions. They mentioned their ongoing search for a new board member who aligns with their dedication to building a social network that prioritizes user control.
Dorsey’s involvement in X and Bluesky is not limited to his time on the board; he is also known for his public support for the platform through his social media activity. He recently unfollowed over 2,000 accounts and made comments regarding government surveillance. Despite this, he only follows three accounts on X: Elon Musk, Edward Snowden, and Stella Assange. This public support for X contrasts with his past criticism of Elon Musk’s leadership.
Aside from his involvement in X and Bluesky, Dorsey is also known for founding fintech company Block which is under investigation by the Department of Justice due to allegations of compliance issues. Despite this news report during Block’s recent earnings call; Dorsey dismissed it indicating ongoing business activities.