What is Skylight Social?
Skylight Social is a decentralized short-form video app built on the AT Protocol (like Bluesky), giving users control over their content and connections.
Problem
Users rely on centralized social media platforms for short-form video content, facing lack of control over content and connections and centralized data ownership.
Solution
A decentralized short-form video app where users create/share videos while retaining ownership via AT Protocol integration, e.g., porting content across platforms and customizing algorithms.
Customers
Content creators, digital privacy advocates, and tech enthusiasts seeking autonomy over their data and decentralized social experiences.
Unique Features
Built on AT Protocol (Bluesky’s framework) for interoperability, user-owned data repositories, and censorship-resistant content sharing.
User Comments
Empowers creators with true ownership
Seamless cross-platform content portability
Transparent algorithm customization
Early-stage technical complexity
Niche appeal compared to mainstream apps
Traction
Launched on ProductHunt with 500+ upvotes; integrated with AT Protocol’s ecosystem (used by 250k+ Bluesky users); no disclosed revenue/MRR.
Market Size
Decentralized social media market projected to reach $8.3 billion by 2030 (Grand View Research, 2023).
