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Bluesky is getting blue checkmarks and an official verification system


Bluesky plans to grant blue checkmarks to “authentic and notable” accounts.

For example, when former President Barack Obama joined Bluesky in recent weeks, his handle did not use a custom domain, which understandably led many users to question whether the account was authentic. Under Bluesky’s new system, the company will proactively verify certain accounts and add a prominent blue checkmark to their profile. Bluesky didn’t say what other organizations will be able to participate in the program, but added that it will review verification from third-parties in order to “ensure authenticity.”

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