Bluesky Teases Premium Subscription Model, Bluesky+
Bluesky, a social networking startup and competitor to X, is exploring a new revenue stream through a subscription-based model. The company announced plans to develop a premium subscription service, Bluesky+, which promises to offer exclusive features to its users.
Features of Bluesky+
According to a mockup published on Bluesky’s GitHub, the premium subscription service may include features such as:
– Higher quality video uploads
– Custom profile customizations, including colors and avatar frames
– Custom app icons
– Bluesky+ profile badge
– Inline post translations
– Post analytics
– Bookmark folders
Verification and Pricing
One of the most interesting features teased in the mockup is verification, which could be offered as part of the premium subscription. However, Bluesky has stated that its verification system will work differently from those of X and Meta.
The mockup also shows pricing of $8 per month or $72 per year for Bluesky+, although this is subject to change.
Future Plans
Bluesky is considering other revenue streams beyond subscriptions, including selling domain names, a marketplace of algorithms, and potentially selling ads.
Conclusion
Bluesky’s premium subscription model, Bluesky+, promises to offer exclusive features to its users. While the features and pricing are subject to change, the move marks an interesting development in the social networking space.
