"Here's something that you've never seen on Big Tech social platforms: the decentralized open social network Bluesky has integrated new technology from a startup called Germ Network in order to bring end-to-end encrypted (E2E) messaging to the Bluesky app. The move makes Germ DM the first private messenger that can be launched natively within the Bluesky app. Alongside the launch, Germ is also releasing new guidance that would allow other apps built on the underlying AT Protocol that powers Bluesky to do the same thing."
"The move is a notable example of how open social networking ecosystems work differently from the Big Tech platforms that dominate the space today, as new functionality and features can be developed by the community, not just by the company itself. Bluesky announced the integration with Germ earlier this month, noting that the experimental integration will allow Germ users to add a button to their profile so others can message them on Bluesky in an E2E encrypted environment."
Bluesky integrated Germ Network technology to bring end-to-end encrypted messaging to the Bluesky app, making Germ DM the first private messenger launchable natively within Bluesky. Germ is releasing guidance so other apps built on the AT Protocol can adopt the same capability. The experimental integration lets Germ users add a profile button so others can message them on Bluesky in an E2E encrypted environment. Germ's standalone app is in public beta on iOS in North America and Europe, with thousands of downloads and a fivefold jump in daily active users after the integration announcement. Germ uses Messaging Layer Security (MLS) and the AT Protocol.
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