Bluesky 1.60 update adds a new butterfly logo, public posts visible without logging in now, more

tech.hindustantimes.com:

Ahead of the Christmas weekend, the popular decentralized social media platform Bluesky has rolled out a new update. The Bluesky 1.60 update comes with some major additions and redesigns. The platform now has a new logo, ditching its old blue sky with white clouds in favor of a butterfly. The company said that the decision to change its logo came after it saw users organically use the butterfly emoji to indicate their Bluesky handles. Alongside, the platform has also made its posts public (unless users opt out), meaning anyone can see posts and search for posts without needing to be logged in or even own an account. The platform continues to be an invite-only, however.

Bluesky announced the update in a post from its official handle, and said, “App Version 1.60 is rolling out now. We have a new logo! Bluesky is emerging from its cocoon of clouds to transform into a social butterfly”. The new logo can be seen in two different colors — a blue butterfly on a white background, and a white butterfly on a blue background.

In a blog post, the company explained its reason for redesigning the logo. It stated, “Why did we choose a butterfly? Well, of course, it flies. But more importantly, it is a symbol of change and transformation. Early on, we noticed that people were organically using the butterfly emoji to indicate their Bluesky handles. We loved it, and adopted it as it spread. The butterfly speaks to our mission of transforming social media into something new”.

But what if you do not like the new logo? The post has an answer for that too. “The great thing about an open network is that anyone can build on top of it and customize it further! Maybe you like birds more. Well, someone could build BirdSky, and you could switch to