The future of social media might not be about platforms, but protocols. So says Bluesky, as its CEO Toni Schneider and COO Rose Wang argue their case at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026.
As the giants entrench themselves, Bluesky stands as a beacon of hope for a new social web built on open standards. It’s an ambitious project, with CEO Schneider declaring ‘a decade of exciting work ahead’ to create a more connected world.
Rose Wang sees this shift as vital; after all, she argues, it's tough for behemoths like Facebook and Twitter to pivot away from AI dominance.
For those attending TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, tickets are available now, with prices rising soon. But the real question is: can this protocol-driven approach finally democratise social media?
