Bluesky unveils new user verification model distinct from X and Meta

Bluesky, a new social networking platform, announced a different approach to user verification compared to traditional services like X and Meta. Instead of a pay-for-verification model, Bluesky plans to allow multiple verification providers to serve its community. Currently, users can verify their accounts by adopting a custom domain name. Bluesky is exploring a future where various entities can verify users based on their own criteria, such as universities or fan groups. This aims to create a more flexible verification system. Bluesky has seen significant growth, adding 8.7 million users since the U.S. presidential elections, bringing its total to 22.7 million. The company is also considering features to connect user profiles to their broader online presence, but no specific timeline has been set for these developments.