93 | Why Millions have Left Twitter/X, and Where Everyone is Turning To

Regardless of your political views, you're probably glad the election season is over. This episode isn't about the presidential election or politics, but it does explore a major domino effect that followed it: the mass exodus from Twitter/X. In this solo episode, Grace shares the explosive rise of Bluesky, a new platform capturing millions seeking an alternative to Elon Musk's X (formerly Twitter). We'll discuss: The defining features that set Bluesky apart from its competitors The reasons behind the mass migration, fueled by dissatisfaction with X The implications of Bluesky's decentralized structure for user control and data ownership How Bluesky plans to sustain itself financially while maintaining a user-friendly experience The challenges and ethical considerations of decentralized social media Whether you're a tech enthusiast or simply curious about the future of online communication, this episode promises to inform and inspire. Discover how Bluesky could reshape our digital interactions and what it means for established platforms like X. ————————————————————————————————————————————-   Sources: https://www.theverge.com/2024/11/13/24295484/bluesky-15-million-users-social-media-x-musk https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2024/nov/16/what-is-bluesky-and-why-are-so-many-people-suddenly-leaving-x-for-the-platform-elon-musk https://fortune.com/2024/11/14/x-elon-musk-leaving-election-trump-threads-bluesky-social-media-fragmentation/ https://www.newsnationnow.com/business/tech/new-x-terms-and-conditions-leads-to-exodus-of-users/ https://www.newsweek.com/celebrities-leaving-x-elon-curtis-midler-lemon-trump-election-win-twitter-1985578 https://www.independent.co.uk/tech/bluesky-status-elon-musk-explaine-b2647724.html https://www.zdnet.com/article/now-you-can-watch-blueskys-explosive-user-growth-in-real-time/   Follow Tech Unlocked for more career tips: Instagram: @techunlockedpod Twitter: @techunlockedpod TikTok: @techunlockedpod Connect with Grace: https://www.instagram.com/gracemacjonez/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/gracemacjones/   Enjoyed listening to this episode? Please leave a review on Apple and Spotify. Questions about sponsorship? Email us [email protected]