ATProto spaces: A new extension to ATProto that enables non-public data
Bluesky has released an alpha version of 'ATProto Spaces,' a new protocol extension designed to support non-public data. This update allows for private interactions like gated forums and subscription-only content while maintaining the decentralized, portable identity features of the original ATProto.
Why it matters
This represents a significant shift for decentralized social protocols, moving beyond purely public data to support more complex, private, and commercial application use cases.
The biggest update to atproto since it first launched is available as an alpha that you can develop on, starting right now!
This project has been a long time coming, as evidenced by the many names it’s had (first private data , then permissioned data , briefly buckets , and now atproto spaces ). From early chatter on the forum , to the first development diary back in February, to the full proposal , the design of the protocol has evolved through the feedback, contributions, and discussion of the ecosystem. This is a big undertaking, not just for the Blueksy team but for the entire Atmosphere.
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