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Bluesky launches custom feed for TikTok-like vertical videos

Bluesky, a decentralized social media platform, has launched a custom feed for vertical videos.

This new feature adds a trending video section to the explore tab in its mobile app.

Users can now swipe through videos in a format similar to TikTok and can pin the feed to their home screen.

The launch occurs amid increased competition among social media platforms due to uncertainty surrounding TikTok’s future in the United States.

Bluesky also mentioned developers creating TikTok-like alternatives on its AT Protocol.

These include Tik.Blue, Skylight.Social, and Bluescreen.Blue, which are currently in early testing stages.

Recent Bluesky developments

Timeline
26-Dec-2024 🚀 Bluesky launches trending topics feature in global beta
  • Bluesky launches trending topics feature in beta.
  • Global access with option to mute terms in settings.
19-Dec-2024 🌱 Bluesky gets $1m from Skyseed for AI, social media
  • Skyseed Fund launched with $1M budget
  • Grants for projects on privacy, AI, and community apps
10-Dec-2024 💙 Bluesky considers subscription business model
  • Bluesky explores subscription model ‘Bluesky+’
  • Proposed features: video uploads & customizations
02-Dec-2024 🚀 Bluesky adds domain verification to prevent imposters
  • Bluesky enforces stricter impersonation policy.
  • Parody accounts must label status in bios.

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