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Bluesky launches verification system for high-profile users

April 21, 2025April 21, 2025

Social media platform Bluesky has launched its own version of the social media verification badge to certain high-profile users.

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Philanthropists push to liberate Bluesky technology from Bluesky

March 3, 2025January 13, 2025

“Free Our Feeds” would make sure the AT Protocol, the underlying framework of the Bluesky social network, remains open.

Viewpoint: Is Bluesky really the better social platform?

December 31, 2024

Bluesky’s decision to implement a “hard block” and associated block leaderboard compound the confirmation silo issues that plague other social platforms.

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What does Bluesky’s surge in popularity mean for journalism?

December 23, 2024

Reporters and editors are fleeing the unfriendly waters of X/Twitter for the level-headed Bluesky — is that a good thing?

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Bluesky hints at subscription offering, possible new features

December 9, 2024

Bluesky is weighing the launch of several new features that would likely be baked into a premium plan.

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Bluesky is convincing users to ditch X (Twitter) and Threads

November 26, 2024November 24, 2024

The service that puts users in control of their social experience has grown to 20 million accounts. Now, it has to figure out how to keep the lights on.

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Bluesky appoints Mike Masnick to board of directors

August 6, 2024

An emerging tech platform convinces a long-time watchdog of the industry to switch sides.

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Bluesky grows to 5.6 million users, will launch DM and video features

May 14, 2024

The service is also prioritizing more anti-harassment tools to help users weed out trolls.

The logo of social media platform Bluesky. (Graphic by The Desk)

Social media platform Bluesky grows to 3 million accounts

January 16, 2024

Bluesky has eclipsed 3 million registered accounts; the platform has hired a moderation team to help it sift through problematic posts.

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