Bluesky, the new decentralized social network, has launched a new official account verification system, reminiscent of Twitter’s iconic verification system.
This decision arises in response to a growing problem of identity theft on the platform.
Until April 22, 2025, there was no method backed by Bluesky to verify accounts, raising concerns about the authenticity of profiles.
Bluesky launches an official account verification system to combat identity theft
The new verification system of Bluesky establishes three levels of identity: basic account, Trust Verifier, and Verified Account. The “Trust Verifiers” are accounts that, after being verified by Bluesky, have the ability to validate other accounts. For example, the Bluesky profile of the New York Times can verify the accounts of its journalists, similar to past practices on Twitter.
To achieve verification, Bluesky is working on verifying “authentic and notable” accounts, which will be identified with a distinctive symbol: a white mark in a blue circle. Verified accounts will have a blue mark with outlines denoting their status as Trust Verifiers. With a simple tap on the verified status, users will be able to see who granted the verification.
Although Bluesky has simplified the process of connecting a domain to an account, it still does not actively support verification requests. However, the platform has stated that it plans to allow future requests as the system is established and stabilized. This contrasts with other platforms, such as Threads, which directly adopt verifications from Instagram, owned by Meta.
The evolution of the verification system of Bluesky will be key to its growth and to address concerns about authenticity in the digital age. Observers are wondering what requirements will be established in the future and whether some form of identification will be required for the process.