Periwinkle provides a fully managed hosting service for Personal Data Servers on the AT Protocol, letting users claim custom domain handles without handling server setup, DNS, or backups. The platform automates domain verification, backs up data, and supports easy migration, giving creators and small communities a stable, portable identity on Bluesky and similar networks.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Users of the AT Protocol, including Bluesky, must run their own Personal Data Server (PDS) and manage DNS, identity verification, and data backups to maintain a portable social identity. Setting up and maintaining this infrastructure requires technical expertise that most individual users and small communities lack.
Solution
Periwinkle offers a managed hosting platform that operates a Personal Data Server on behalf of users, allowing them to claim a custom domain‑based handle (e.g., @username.customdomain.com) without handling server operations. The service automates DNS configuration, domain verification, and integration with the AT Protocol, providing a persistent Decentralized Identifier (DID) that remains stable even if the handle changes. Data is regularly backed up and protected, and users can migrate their account, followers, and posts in and out of the platform. Periwinkle also supplies documentation and step‑by‑step guides for popular DNS providers, simplifying onboarding for non‑technical users.
Target Audience
Primary customers are individual users, creators, and small communities on Bluesky and other AT Protocol applications who want a custom domain identity and hassle‑free data hosting, as well as developers building AT‑based services that require reliable PDS infrastructure.
Features
- Fully managed Personal Data Server (PDS) hosting, eliminating the need for self‑deployment or maintenance
- Custom domain support that maps a user’s handle to their own domain, enhancing brand identity and portability
- Automated DNS verification and setup guides for Cloudflare, Namecheap, GoDaddy, and other providers
- Regular data backup and export tools that ensure users retain control over their content and can migrate accounts
- Integrated support for Decentralized Identifiers (DID) to maintain a permanent, portable identity across the AT Protocol
- Comprehensive documentation and troubleshooting resources covering account migration, password recovery, and technical issues