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Bluesky has hit a key milestone in its development, announcing it will now allow world leaders to join the platform. This comes after significant growth for the social network, which recently surpassed five million users.
In the past, Bluesky had reservations about onboarding world leaders. The platform, still in its early stages (launched in February 2023), wanted to ensure it had a robust foundation and moderation tools in place before inviting such high-profile figures. Last May, they even advised users to notify support before inviting prominent individuals.
However, with the recent introduction of new moderation options and a surge in users (including a million new signups on the day invite codes were dropped), Bluesky seems confident it can handle the complexities of world leaders having a presence on the platform.
This decision to open up to world leaders is a significant step for Bluesky. It suggests the platform believes it has matured enough to handle the potential challenges and opportunities that come with such influential users. It will be interesting to see how world leaders leverage Bluesky to connect with the public and how their presence shapes the platform's future.