The company will not respond to verification requests unless an account is selected, raising questions about how applications are vetted. Bluesky's approach aims to avoid being a centralized authority by involving independent Trusted Verifiers. Meanwhile, an alternative platform, Deer.Social, offers a more democratic verification process, allowing users to choose their verifiers. This provides an option for those who prefer a decentralized system. Bluesky's verification introduction could impact its culture, which has so far differentiated itself from platforms like Twitter/X and Threads.
Key takeaways:
- Bluesky has introduced a verification process for "notable and authentic" accounts through an online form, allowing organizations to become Trusted Verifiers.
- Verification on Bluesky includes domain-based self-verification, with over 270,000 accounts adopting this method.
- The criteria for notability on Bluesky are not clearly defined, relying on indicators like professional recognition and media coverage.
- Bluesky's verification approach contrasts with other social networks by decentralizing verification through Trusted Verifiers and allowing domain-based self-verification.