2026-01-16 19:31:26

Bluesky is making waves with its latest platform updates. The social network just introduced cashtags and LIVE badges, rolling out features designed to boost engagement and creator participation.

The timing couldn't be better—the app is experiencing a surge in installations right now. These new tools signal Bluesky's push to differentiate itself in the crowded social media space, offering users fresh ways to monetize content and highlight live streaming activity.

Cashtags let creators tag cryptocurrency or financial topics directly in posts, making it easier for followers to discover relevant conversations. LIVE badges mark users who are actively broadcasting, giving the platform a more dynamic feel.

With the uptick in downloads and these feature additions, Bluesky is positioning itself as an alternative worth exploring for those looking to explore decentralized social networks.

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ShibaSunglasses

· 2h ago

Bluesky is doing cashtags? Alright, at least it's more honest than Twitter... being able to directly tag crypto topics is indeed a bit interesting.

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GasFeeTherapist

· 10h ago

Cashtags are truly amazing; finally, there's a platform that understands us.

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NotSatoshi

· 10h ago

cashtags... Another feature trying to get us to tag crypto topics, speechless haha

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screenshot_gains

· 10h ago

Honestly, Bluesky's latest features are quite interesting; cashtags really hit me right in the heart.

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consensus_whisperer

· 10h ago

Haha, cashtags are indeed pretty good, but to be honest, can this thing really be used... --- Another attempt to snatch users from Twitter, I'm already tired of this routine --- Live badge doesn't seem to be anything new, does only Bluesky think of it? --- Wait, can they really get the creator economy going, or is it just another big talk... --- Why does it feel like all platforms are copying the same thing? It's a bit boring --- The crypto world is changing direction, their timing this time might be okay --- Cashtags? Isn't this just the crypto version of hashtags? That's interesting --- Recently, Bluesky has indeed gained more users, but how many will actually stay? --- Every time they talk about decentralization, but isn't it still operating in a centralized way

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RumbleValidator

· 10h ago

The concept of cashtags is not new; Twitter has already played with it. The key is how stable the Bluesky nodes are. No matter how loud the hype is before the user base grows, it's all empty.

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