Thoughts on Bluesky Verification

Steve Klabnik: “[April 21, 2025], Bluesky rolled out blue checks. And, I was given one. Now, I’m not the biggest fan of this sort of feature, however, I also don’t really think this kind of feature is for me. I really like the idea of domain verification; I have been like “oh okay that’s coming from a .gov account” from time to time. But I don’t think most people really think about domains the way that programmers do. I have wanted to update my “How does Bluesky work?” post for a while now, but I’ve been super busy. So, let’s ignore the product question for now, and focus on the technical question. How does verification work?..”

See also TechCrunch – “Bluesky announced on Monday that it is rolling out blue check verification, confirming previous rumors that this feature was on its way to the platform. Like Twitter’s original blue check (RIP), Bluesky’s blue check will verify that notable accounts are legitimate, making it easy for users to trust that an account’s posts are real. In its earliest phase, Bluesky will work with a select few “Trusted Verifiers,” which are independent organizations that can verify accounts as members of their team. For example, a company could verify members of its public relations team with blue checks, making it easier for users to see that these people can be trusted as sources of company news. Bluesky says that its moderation team will verify each new verification to validate authenticity…”