LIGHT, CAMERA, FLASH!

We'll it's really "Flashes" the new emerging social media platform that draws comparisons to Instagram, but with a unique twist. Here's what we know about this upcoming app:

Flashes is being developed as an Instagram-like alternative built on top of Bluesky's AT Protocol.  Bluesky is similar to X.

The app will utilize Bluesky's social graph for its posts, allowing users to leverage their existing Bluesky audience.

Unlike Instagram, Flashes aims to offer a simpler photo-sharing experience, free from AI-driven content and unusual suggestions that people are getting tired of.Flashes is not intended to be a direct clone of Instagram and will likely lack many features currently on the popular platform.

The app is primarily designed for photo sharing among Bluesky users, tapping into the nostalgia for a more straightforward social media experience1.

Flashes is expected to launch before mid-February.

The timing of Flashes' development coincides with significant changes in the social media landscape, including shifts in content moderation policies on platforms like Meta and X and users are looking for a new platform, that has checks and balances.

While Flashes is still in development, it represents a growing trend of decentralized social media alternatives that aim to provide users with more control over their online experiences. As the app nears its launch, it will be interesting to see how it competes with established platforms and other emerging alternatives in the ever-evolving social media ecosystem.It will be interesting to see new players in the digital space.