Bluesky is reportedly now set to introduce a blue check verification system, according to recent updates to the app’s public GitHub repository.
This new system is expected to function differently from the verification model used by Twitter, now rebranded as X.
The proposed verification process will involve multiple organizations acting as “trusted verifiers,” allowing them to issue blue checks directly to notable accounts.
This decentralized approach suggests that Bluesky aims to broaden the verification landscape beyond just its internal team.
The anticipated announcement could come as early as April 21, 2025, based on a blog post linked in a recent pull request.
Currently, Bluesky allows users to verify their accounts by linking them to official websites.
However, CEO Jay Graber has indicated that the platform plans to explore additional verification methods.
The new system will feature a distinct icon: a blue circle with a white checkmark for verified users, while trusted verifiers will have scalloped blue circles with a white checkmark.
Notably, major news organizations like The New York Times may soon have the capability to verify users within this system.
Other users will be able to see which organizations granted verification by tapping on the blue check.
Bluesky’s verification strategy contrasts sharply with X’s approach, which has faced criticism for diluting the value of blue checks through a subscription model.
While X initially focused on verifying popular accounts, the platform has since allowed both paying and non-paying influential users to receive verification.
Overall, Bluesky’s strategy aims to foster a more inclusive and comprehensive verification process, although the effectiveness of this decentralized model remains to be seen.,
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