@Jack (Dorsey) quits Instagram, putting the first name handle up for grabs
Jack Dorsey deleting his Instagram account and the potential availability of the @jack handle.
Key points:
- Jack Dorsey, co-founder of Twitter and former CEO, has deleted his Instagram account, which had the coveted @jack handle.
- Dorsey stopped using Instagram after it was sold to Facebook and Twitter's attempt to buy it was rejected.
- The timing of the account deletion is interesting as Instagram now competes with Twitter, but Dorsey has backed other social networks that compete with Twitter.
Hint on Elon Musk: Elon Musk's acquisition of Twitter (now X) is mentioned in relation to Dorsey retaining a stake in the company.