Oxide and Friends Scaling Bluesky with Paul Frazee
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Dec 19, 2024 
Paul Frazee, a key mind behind Bluesky and the AT Protocol, shares insights from years of decentralized systems work. He dives into the unique features of Secure Scuttlebutt and the challenges in creating user-friendly decentralized networks. The conversation highlights innovations in social media feeds, moderation, and user engagement. They also touch on Bluesky's unique design for reducing negative interactions and the importance of community-driven content moderation. Plus, hear about Bluesky's success in the App Store and their commitment to open-source principles!
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Scuttlebutt's Design
- Scuttlebutt, a peer-to-peer social network, prioritized local-first design and aggressive decentralization.
- It used the follow graph to synchronize content between nodes, enabling fluid connectivity even offline.
Early Challenges
- Early decentralized social media projects like Scuttlebutt faced usability and scalability challenges.
- Client-side signing keys and local-first architecture created complexities in key management and data synchronization.
Portability
- BlueSky prioritizes account portability, enabling users to retain their data even if switching servers.
- This design maintains a key benefit of peer-to-peer systems while improving usability.
