Why we moved our Bluesky data to Eurosky
Summary
Waag Futurelab explains migrating Bluesky data to Eurosky’s Personal Data Server (PDS) to gain greater control over their presence on Bluesky's AT protocol. A PDS stores your personal data within the AT Protocol on a server you choose or trust, allowing migration without losing digital identity or data and reducing platform dependency in a federated model. Eurosky is presented as a European provider of PDS hosting focused on transparency, privacy, and digital sovereignty. The piece discusses why the move was made, noting concerns about decentralisation vs. platform centralisation, Bluesky's governance and funding model, and the role of moderation. It also highlights the Fediverse and Mastodon as preferred decentralised networks, and mentions Waag's own Mastodon instance waag.social with around 500 active users. The article invites readers to explore decentralised options and links to related profiles and accounts.