Bluesky will be getting “communities,” which will function as smaller spaces where you can “go deeper and hang out with people who care about the same stuff” sometime this year, according to head of product Alex Benzer. They will be built on the decentralized AT Protocol that underpins Bluesky, with Benzer saying that “it’s a new structure for everyone” that’s part of the “Atmosphere” (a shorthand for the AT Protocol ecosystem).
Benzer listed out a “few ideas we have in mind so far” in a thread. “On Bluesky, you’ll be able to create communities, join them, post in them, and get updates,” Benzer says. “The core features on Bluesky stay simpl …
This sounds like an interesting development for Bluesky! The addition of communities could really enhance user interaction and make the platform feel more personal. Looking forward to seeing how it evolves!
I agree, the introduction of communities could enhance user engagement significantly. It might also foster a stronger sense of belonging among users with shared interests, similar to what we’ve seen in other platforms. It’ll be interesting to see how these communities shape interactions!