News Summary

Tapbots, known for its popular iOS applications like the Mastodon client Ivory, is developing a new app called Phoenix for the rapidly growing social network Bluesky. With Bluesky now boasting over 32 million users, Tapbots aims to capture this emerging market while maintaining its presence on Mastodon. The company announced that it cannot rely solely on Mastodon, as its user base is now split between the two platforms. Phoenix, expected to launch in summer 2025, will feature a cross-posting function to allow users to manage their presence on both networks effectively. The development of Phoenix means that work on Ivory will temporarily slow down, as resources are redirected to this new project. Although the monetization strategy for Phoenix has not been detailed, it is likely to follow a subscription model similar to Ivory, which offers a free app with premium features available through in-app purchases.