#account-verification

#account-verification

Bluesky has gained over 20 million new users, mainly from Twitter refugees, leading to both excitement and challenges with impersonation scams.

Bluesky's latest update allows verified users to automatically secure their default usernames, reducing the risk of impersonation and cybersquatting.

Bluesky has increased its moderation capacity significantly while addressing impersonation and handle-squatting issues as user demand rises.

Bluesky's rapid growth necessitates the implementation of account verification to combat widespread impersonation.

Telegram's new third-party account verification aims to enhance safety and authenticity on the platform by allowing verified public figures to verify others.

Telegram introduces third-party account verification and NFTs.

New features include enhanced search filters and emoji reactions.

Twitch temporarily restricted account sign-ups from Israel and Palestinian territories to prevent graphic content uploads, later acknowledging and correcting the error.

Bluesky Social is addressing growing impersonation issues with new policies for parody accounts and stricter measures against identity churning.