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The emergence of Blue Sky traces back to its roots in Twitter, particularly influenced by a pivotal paper titled "Protocols Not Platforms," authored by tech journalist Mike Maznik. This paper outlined a vision for social media that prioritizes decentralization and user control, shifting away from centralized models that can compromise authenticity and limit user agency.
Jay explains that while he did not work for Twitter, his expertise in decentralized social networks initially drew him to the Blue Sky project. This approach aims to create a decentralized protocol that underpins various social media applications, allowing users to choose their experiences and migrate between different platforms seamlessly.