- Bluesky said it plans to introduce payment features within a few months that let users buy and sell goods within the network, or tip posts they like with money. It was described as the first step of a revenue model that does not rely on advertising.
- CEO Toni Schneider and COO Rose Wang announced the plan on stage at the TechCrunch Disrupt event. This is a company announcement, and the original does not mention fees, pricing structure, or payout methods.
- Schneider said people are already selling goods and raising donations on the network. The direction is to create a way to financially support what people like, and to make it work not only on Bluesky but also in other apps.
- The company opposed the view that advertising inevitably ruins social networks, and argued that because Bluesky is a public benefit corporation (PBC), its company mission is central to its business strategy. This is management's claim and has not been confirmed as a result of actual operations.
O: This is worth a look for small business owners who sell goods directly or receive creator support on Bluesky, especially when they are deciding how to organize support and sales links before payment features arrive.
X: The source does not mention fees, settlement methods, or refund rules, and the timing is only a company plan for "within a few months," so the actual terms should be checked after launch.