Rudy Fraser
Founder of Blacksky, a community-driven project building on the AT Protocol focused on mutual aid, community-owned moderation and governance, and community-controlled social media infrastructure. New York–based organizer and technologist with roots in mutual aid, community finance, and neighborhood organizing.
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Dec 16, 2024 • 59min
Rudy Fraser - BlackSky - Next Generation of Social Media
In this discussion with Rudy Fraser, the mastermind behind BlackSky, we dive into his journey of creating a safe online space for Black communities on BlueSky. He shares insights on innovative moderation systems and community engagement strategies to combat online harassment. Rudy also tackles the technical challenges of scaling social media architecture and developing personalized feeds. Additionally, he explores sustainable funding models, highlighting his grassroots approach to ensuring financial stability while fostering a strong community ethos.
May 20, 2025 • 59min
Architecting a New Era of Community, with Blacksky’s Rudy Fraser
Rudy Fraser, Founder and CEO of Blacksky and a fellow at Harvard's Berkman Klein Center, discusses the vision of a decentralized social media landscape where communities, not algorithms, are in control. He shares insights on building vibrant online communities and the importance of mutual aid, discussing how personal data servers can safeguard user identities. Fraser explores innovative moderation strategies to foster trust and emphasizes creative fundraising models to support community initiatives. His passion for empowering users shines through as he charts Blacksky's independent path.
Sep 25, 2025 • 1h 5min
Rudy Fraser on Blacksky, Mutual Aid & Reclaiming Social Media
In this discussion, Rudy Fraser, founder of Blacksky and a dedicated organizer, shares his vision for a community-driven social media platform. He emphasizes the importance of mutual aid and community accountability in shaping algorithms and moderation. Rudy highlights lessons learned from the George Floyd uprisings and the need for democratic tools in financial systems. He also envisions an internet of autonomous communities that prioritize usability and collective governance, empowering users to shape their own social spaces.
Mar 3, 2025 • 38min
Building Middleware for Bluesky: A Conversation with Blacksky Founder Rudy Fraser
Rudy Fraser, founder of Blacksky Algorithms and a fellow at Harvard's Berkman Klein Center, dives into the world of social media middleware. He shares his inspiring journey from a childhood passion for video games to creating tools for user autonomy in digital spaces. The conversation reveals the challenges of building Black Sky, a platform designed for Black users, focusing on community support and effective moderation. Fraser emphasizes the importance of decentralized approaches to counter misinformation and foster safe online communities.
Mar 21, 2024 • 1h 2min
Decentered S1E6: Beautiful Blacksky with Rudy Fraser
Rudy Fraser discusses creating Black Sky, a custom feed for black voices on Bluesky. Topics include building personalized feeds, addressing platform flaws, benefits of decentralized platforms, risks of tech monopolies, and encouraging engagement in Blue Sky ecosystem.
