Developed by Sebastian Vogelsang, the creator of the popular Skeets app, Flashes aims to shake up Instagram's dominance by offering a decentralized approach to photo sharing. In the context of a sudden change in Meta's positions, Flashes comes with a unique proposition: combine the power of Bluesky's AT protocol with a user experience focused on photo sharing.
A new vision of photo sharing
Flashes isn't just copying Instagram. The app fundamentally rethinks the photo sharing experience by leveraging Bluesky's decentralized infrastructure. Users can share up to four photos per post and videos of up to one minute. This voluntary limitation encourages creativity and spontaneity, rather than overdoing content.
The strength of Flashes lies in its seamless integration with the Bluesky ecosystem. Every photo shared on Flashes automatically appears on the main Bluesky newsfeed. Comments synchronized between the two platforms create a fluid and unified conversation. This innovative approach allows users to maintain a consistent presence on both platforms without additional effort.
A development based on the Skeets experience
The announced success of Flashes doesn't come out of nowhere. Sebastian Vogelsang draws on the experience gained with Skeets, his alternative Bluesky client which already has more than 30,500 downloads. This solid foundation allows it to accelerate the development of Flashes while guaranteeing a successful user experience from the launch.
The application benefits in particular from advanced accessibility features developed for Skeets. Visually impaired or blind users will benefit from an optimized experience, demonstrating Vogelsang's commitment to a truly inclusive social network. This careful attention to specific user needs sets Flashes apart from traditional photo-sharing apps.
A redesigned economic model
The application will be free to use, but will offer premium features via a subscription system. Skeets users will not be penalized: a unified subscription system will provide access to the premium features of both applications.
-Advanced features will include bookmarks, drafts, advanced filtering options and rich notifications. This transparent approach to the business model contrasts with the sometimes aggressive monetization practices of traditional social networks.
The future of Flashes looks bright. Vogelsang is already planning the launch of an application dedicated to videos, called Blue Screen. This expansion demonstrates a long-term vision to create a complete ecosystem of decentralized social applications on the AT protocol.
The public testing phase is quickly approaching. Interested users can follow the official Flashes account on Bluesky to participate in the TestFlight program and preview the application. The official launch is expected in the coming weeks.
- Flashes reinvents photo sharing on Bluesky with a decentralized approach and seamless integration into the existing ecosystem
- The app leverages Skeets' expertise and offers advanced accessibility features
- Launch is imminent with a transparent economic model based on an optional premium subscription
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