Bluesky has introduced blue verification checkmarks for its approved users, featuring a unique round design to resemble its logo. The platform aims to expedite the verification process by empowering trusted entities, like the New York Times, to grant these checkmarks to their members. Bluesky retains oversight by having its moderation team review verifications for authenticity. This approach seeks to balance efficiency and trust, yet raises concerns about the potential effectiveness and comprehensiveness of the verification system in the social media landscape.
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.
Though it will show a more traditional checkmark on the profiles of some other accounts: Well, in order to scale its verification process, and reduce the onus on Bluesky's team to verify every approved profile.
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