Atproto has launched the alpha of Spaces, a new protocol extension that enables non-public data storage and syncing while maintaining portable identity and interoperability. This marks the biggest update to the atproto protocol since its launch, adding capabilities for private data like settings, bookmarks, and subscription-only content. SDKs, sample apps, and a hosted PDS are now available for developers.
Background
Atproto is the decentralized social protocol underlying Bluesky, designed to enable open, interoperable social networking. It has historically stored only public data, making this expansion into private data a significant architectural shift.
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- Lobsters
- Published
- Aug 21, 2026 at 08:32 PM
- Score
- 7.0 / 10