In my opinion, this is half a step backwards because it removes the need for organizations to self-verify by setting their domains as a username. I'm afraid many just won't bother now, and users will be more reliant on Bluesky PBLLC to tell real accounts from fake accounts.
It would be way better if any organization could be a verifier, and users could individually decide which verifiers they trust.
Trust is everything. Social media has connected us in powerful ways, but it hasn’t always given us the tools to know who we’re interacting with or why we should trust them.
In 2023, we launched our first layer of verification: letting individuals and organizations set their domain as their username. Since then, over 270,000 accounts have linked their Bluesky username to their website. Domain handles continue to be an important part of verification on Bluesky. At the same time, we've heard from users that a larger visual signal would be useful in knowing which accounts are authentic.
Now, we’re introducing a new layer — a user-friendly, easily recognizable blue check. Bluesky will proactively verify authentic and notable accounts and display a blue check next to their names. Additionally, through our Trusted Verifiers feature, select independent organizations can verify accounts directly. Bluesky will review these verifications as well to ensure authenticity.
Blue checks issued by platforms are just one form of trust. But trust doesn’t come only from the top down; it emerges from relationships, communities, and shared context.
So, we’re also enabling trusted verifiers: organizations that can directly issue blue checks. Trusted verifiers are marked by scalloped blue checks, as shown below.
For example, the New York Times can now issue blue checks to its journalists directly in the app. Bluesky’s moderation team reviews each verification to ensure authenticity.
When you tap on a verified account's blue check, you’ll see which organizations have granted verification.
You can also choose to hide verification within the app — navigate to Settings > Moderation > Verification Settings to toggle it off. How to Get Verified on Bluesky
You can self-verify by setting your domain as your username. We highly encourage official organizations and individuals to do this.
During this initial phase, Bluesky is not accepting direct applications for verification. As this feature stabilizes, we’ll launch a request form for notable and authentic accounts interested in becoming verified or becoming trusted verifiers.
Most of the complaints I’ve seen were about Bluesky’s lack of a formal verification system.
They could never figure out how the current system of checking the username.
This is entirely third-party btw
They would be foolish to accept such a deal. Trump changes his mind on a whim.
He’s such a weird little creep
Extreme peaks and valleys are not actually a sign of good things to come.
SuperTuxKart is a neat indie game, but I really would not compare it to Mario Kart or try to recommend it as a substitute.
I switched from lemmy.ml to lemm.ee because I didn't want to deal with that
C'est la vie.
I have nothing against piracy. I'm just lazy.
God forbid men have hobbies smh