Bluesky’s finally caving in—well, sort of. They’re rolling out those coveted blue checkmarks, but only for the ‘authentic and notable’ crowd. Remember when they swore off centralized verification? Yeah, times change. It’s all about fighting impersonation and keeping the peace, especially with big names like Barack Obama hanging around. (Because nothing says ‘trust me’ like a little blue badge, right?) 💰
Their old domain-based system? Let’s just say it wasn’t winning any awards for simplicity or effectiveness. Now, they’re not just doing the verifying themselves—they’re letting ‘trusted organizations’ jump in too, with a fancy ‘scalloped edge’ badge to show for it. The New York Times is already on board, which means their journalists can skip the line. Talk about VIP treatment.
Even with all these shiny new features, Bluesky’s not giving up on custom domains. But here’s the kicker: those badges are like golden tickets at first—super limited. Once they’ve got their ducks in a row, they’ll open up a request form for the notable and the trusted. It’s a bold move, but hey, Bluesky’s all in on building a community that’s as real as it gets. 🚀
