Bluesky Releases Important Update Addressing Verification Concerns and Enhancing User Experience

Bluesky’s latest update addresses an important verification problem

Bluesky has rolled out an update that fixes a significant issue that could have led to impersonation on the decentralized social network. The update ensures that when users verify their identity with their own domain, their original .bsky.social username will no longer be freed up.

Previously, going through the authentication process would have made the user’s original .bsky.social name available again, which means they would have had to sign up once more to secure their old handle and avoid it being scooped up by impersonators. This was a major problem that arose after the service welcomed an influx of new users in recent months.

A third-party analysis found that 44 percent of Bluesky’s 100 most-followed accounts already have a doppelganger, further emphasizing the need for effective verification measures. In response to these issues, Bluesky has implemented stricter impersonation policies and requires parody, satire or fan accounts to label themselves as such in both their handles and bio.

In addition to addressing the verification problem, this latest update also adds a “Mentions” tab in notifications, making it much easier for users to find replies to their posts. The app now also features a new button that allows users to choose how replies are displayed, enabling them to view them either in a linear order or as threaded discussions.

This update marks another step forward in Bluesky’s efforts to address the issues surrounding identity and impersonation on its platform.

Source: http://www.engadget.com