Can Bluesky's AT Protocol build the decentralized social media ecosystem the Fediverse aspires to?
Briefly

Skylight, a startup backed by billionaire Mark Cuban, is launching its mobile app as an alternative to TikTok after just 10 weeks of development. Utilizing the AT Protocol technology that also supports Bluesky, Skylight aims to offer a familiar short-form video experience, including in-app editing and social features. This launch is timely amid concerns about TikTok's potential ban in the U.S. The co-founders hope Skylight will capitalize on this moment and provide users a more open social media platform.
Skylight, a new startup backed by Mark Cuban, aims to provide a more open alternative to TikTok, launching its mobile app after only 10 weeks of development.
Amid TikTok's potential ban, Skylight emerges as a promising app built on the AT Protocol, offering features similar to its predecessor, but with greater openness.
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