#Bluesky

Atproto Spaces, formerly known as “the permissioned data protocol,” is a new extension to atproto that enables non-public data. The alpha is now officially open. Here’s how to develop with it and what to expect as we work towards the full release.

A new home for the infrastructure Bluesky runs on the open network — including Jetstream v2 with network replay, a new Jetstream SDK, and a lex-based TypeScript SDK

Bluesky now owns the AT Protocol trademark to help make sure it can be used as widely and responsibly as possible.

Old web forums were poorly coded and rough around the edges, but maybe we gave up on them too quickly in the social media era.

Bluesky will be getting “communities” sometime this year, according to head of product Alex Benzer. They will be built on the decentralized AT Protocol that underpins Bluesky.

Chad Whitacre, a key open-source voice, retires from tech to rebuild offline community just as Bluesky reaches 44 million users. The platform shows strong registration growth but faces retention and engagement challenges in 2026.…

Fires have burned nearly a million acres in Nebraska this year. Are even more the solution?

Politicians across the spectrum want more housing. Apartments are a great answer, because they also slash carbon emissions in a big way.

Ten candidates are vying for two seats on the Georgia Public Service Commission in the May 19 primary. Early voting is already underway. The commission oversees utilities, including telecommunications, natural gas, and electricity, and has final say over…

Gardeners across the country are flocking to climate-resilient native plants as concerns about extreme heat, flooding, and pollinators grow.

Climber Alex Honnold is best-known for his daring feats, recently scaling Taiwan’s Taipei 101 tower live on Netflix, but he’s more typically climbing some of the world’s most challenging natural landscapes.…

Cryptocurrency mines are being repurposed as data centers to power the AI boom, sparking a regional backlash.

An InfoAmazonia investigation found patterns of illegal gold laundering in the Tapajós River basin in Pará state, where Indigenous communities like the Munduruku people face mercury contamination from mining activity.

Fervo Energy's IPO could raise $1.8 billion and mark a turning point for geothermal power and the renewable energy industry.

The move comes at a time when many state environmental budgets have been slashed.

As demand for critical minerals surges, Indigenous leaders and Amnesty International say mining is advancing without tribal consent.