<div>Hi everyone! I’m <strong>Sebastian</strong>, the developer behind <a href="https://www.flashes.blue" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Flashes for Bluesky</a> - a <strong>3rd party app for the </strong><a href="https://bsky.social/about" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>Bluesky</strong></a><strong> social network</strong> that makes it easy to share and explore photos and videos.
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<div>Right now, <em>Flashes</em> is only available on iOS, but I want to change that. <strong>Android </strong>users deserve a great Bluesky photo-sharing experience too! That’s why I’m launching this GoFundMe campaign to fund Android development. With your support, I can bring <em>Flashes</em> to Android as soon as possible.
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<div><strong>The Goal</strong>
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<div>I’m aiming to raise <strong>$40,000</strong> to cover development costs and ensure a high-quality, accessible Android release.
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<li>First beta in <strong>3–4 weeks</strong> (basic features)
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<li>Full version <strong>within ~2 months</strong> (if all goes well)
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<div>I’m an independent developer, and while I’ve been working on <em>Flashes</em> solo, developing for Android takes time and resources. This funding will help cover development costs, testing, and everything needed to make Flashes work smoothly on Android.
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<div><strong>Breaking Away from Big Tech</strong>
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<div><em>Flashes</em> isn’t just another photo app—it’s part of something bigger. Bluesky and the AT Protocol (ATProto) give users <strong>control over their data</strong>, breaking away from the closed, ad-driven ecosystems of Big Tech.
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<div>On Bluesky, your posts, your network, and even your account aren’t tied to one company—<strong>you decide where to host your identity</strong>. <em>Flashes</em> is built with that same mindset: <strong>No tracking, no ads</strong>—just a simple, beautiful way to share and enjoy photos.
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<div><strong>Why Support This?</strong>
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<li>You get <em>Flashes</em> on Android—sooner rather than later!
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<li>It keeps the app independent and <strong>ad-free</strong>.
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<li>Bluesky grows with better apps for everyone.
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<li>You’re supporting an <strong>open</strong>, federated social web.
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<div><strong>How You Can Help</strong>
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<li><strong>Donate</strong>—every contribution, big or small, helps!
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<li><strong>Share</strong> this campaign with friends &amp; fellow Bluesky users.
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<li><strong>Spread the word </strong>on Bluesky, Twitter, Mastodon, Instagram, Threads and beyond.
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<div>I appreciate every bit of support, and I can’t wait to bring <em>Flashes</em> to Android with your help! Let’s make this happen together!
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<div>Thank you so much,
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<div>Sebastian
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