Blacksky

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bluesky

Open source

atproto

rust

An AT Protocol implementation built in Rust and prioritizing the community building efforts of marginalized groups; especially prioritizing Bluesky's community of Black users after which the project is named.

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Amount disbursed

$38,960.59

Tags	# of Expenses	Amount
no tag	48	$38,672.92
moderation	1	$287.67

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894

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$47,116.82

Tiers	# of Contributions	Amount
one-time	419	$19,478.94
recurring	475	$17,637.88

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Blacksky is an open source software project that relies entirely on user subscriptions. If you want to help build community-owned social media infr... Read more

$2,689.30 USD of $7,500 USD / month raised (36%)

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$7 USD / month

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$1,000 USD since Sep 2024

Erica Joy

$1,000 USD since Nov 2024

Mina Markham

$1,000 USD since Nov 2024

Julia Evans

$1,000 USD since Nov 2024

mauilion

$1,000 USD since Dec 2024

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Richard

$724 USD since Sep 2024

Linda Maepa

$630 USD since Nov 2024

Bryan Newbold

$600 USD since Sep 2024

Vicki

$500 USD since Nov 2024

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$500 USD since Nov 2024

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$400 USD since Nov 2024

Andrew Wilson

$350 USD since Dec 2024

Mike McCue

$297 USD since May 2025

cybersecdiva

$250 USD since Nov 2024

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GitHub Sponsors

$1,181.94 USD since Apr 2024

Planetary

$300 USD since Dec 2024

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Erica Joy

$1,000 USD

Mina Markham

$1,000 USD

Julia Evans

$1,000 USD

mauilion

$1,000 USD

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$1,000 USD

Richard

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$724 USD

Linda Maepa

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$630 USD

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Bryan Newbold

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$600 USD

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$500 USD

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Announcing the Umoya Fellowship – Supporting Blackskyers at ATmosphere Conference

Dear Blacksky Community,We are excited to share an incredible opportunity made possible by Linda Maepa (Gogo Pebets...

Published on March 3, 2025 by Rudy Fraser

[No action required at this time] Blacksky Algorithms, Incorporated

Hello Community, You’re receiving this notification because you are one of Blacksky’s nearly 700 donors. Thanks to your help and financial support, Blacksky has achieved a level of scale that surpasses what many thought was possible. Here a...

Published on January 25, 2025 by Rudy Fraser

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About Blacksky Algorithms

Blacksky Algorithms is building a decentralized, community-driven future for social media. We develop open-source tools and infrastructure based on the AT Protocol, enabling users to take control of their social experience. Our mission is to create a safer, more inclusive digital space—particularly for marginalized communities—by giving them the power to moderate, curate, and shape their own online environments.

At Blacksky, we believe in open-source, interoperability, and user agency. Our work includes:

Custom Feeds & Moderation Tools – We power a public feed on Bluesky that showcases community-driven content while filtering out harmful actors. Our tools help communities define and enforce their own moderation policies.
Decentralized Social Infrastructure – We are developing a full-featured implementation of the AT Protocol, including a Personal Data Server (PDS), relay infrastructure, and custom feed algorithms.
Public Safety & Digital Resilience – Our open-source projects prioritize digital safety, particularly for communities that face online harassment and misinformation.

Blacksky is a growing movement, shaped by the needs of the people who use it. Our work is supported by individual contributors, mutual aid principles, and partnerships with organizations that share our vision. We are proud to be a part of the future of decentralized social media, where communities have the tools, power, and autonomy to build the online spaces they deserve.

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Rudy Fraser

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