What is Skylight? Here’s what you need to know about the TikTok alternative

TikTok faces potential bans and algorithm changes, prompting users to seek alternatives. Skylight, a new short-form video platform, emerged as a competitor after TikTok faced a brief U.S. shutdown. Founded by Tori White and Reed Harmeyer with backing from Mark Cuban, Skylight utilizes the decentralized AT Protocol. This protocol allows users to transfer content and followers to other compatible platforms, avoiding content lock-in. Decentralization also makes Skylight resistant to bans, as content can be easily moved to another AT Protocol platform. Skylight features human-curated feeds, offering transparency compared to opaque algorithmic curation on platforms like TikTok. Users find Skylight functionally similar to TikTok, with familiar scrolling, liking, and commenting features. However, Skylight currently lacks the extensive content library of TikTok due to its recent launch. Despite this, Skylight's user base is growing, reminiscent of Bluesky's initial stages, suggesting potential for significant expansion. Its decentralized nature and transparent curation offer a promising alternative for content creators concerned about control and censorship.