Tapbots Announces Phoenix: A New App for Bluesky Social Network
Tapbots, the renowned developer behind popular social media apps Tweetbot and Ivory, has unveiled plans for a new application called Phoenix, designed specifically for the Bluesky social network. The company announced that Phoenix is slated for release this summer, with a limited public alpha version expected to be available soon.
In a strategic move, Tapbots aims to support both Mastodon and Bluesky platforms simultaneously. The company has emphasized that this new venture does not signal a shift away from Mastodon, but rather an expansion of their social media app portfolio.
Tapbots has confirmed that development efforts for both Ivory (their Mastodon client) and Phoenix will continue concurrently. The company maintains that Mastodon, powered by the ActivityPub protocol, remains its primary focus and is viewed as the future of social media. However, Tapbots acknowledges the necessity of supporting both platforms due to a divided user base.
One of the key features of Phoenix will be its ability to facilitate cross-posting between Mastodon and Bluesky. Despite this functionality, Tapbots believes in preserving distinct experiences for each platform, opting against a unified app approach.
As anticipation builds for the app’s release, interested users can follow the official Phoenix account on Bluesky for the latest updates and developments. This move by Tapbots represents a significant development in the evolving landscape of decentralized social media platforms.
