You can now apply for verification on Bluesky

Bluesky is intensifying its verification efforts by allowing users to apply for blue checkmarks through a multi-page Google Form. While the company aims to verify accounts that are active, secure, authentic, and notable, the criteria and review process remain unclear, with applications potentially overwhelming their small team. The form also asks users to specify their category, though Bluesky notes its criteria is evolving based on feedback and doesn't guarantee verification even if basic requirements are met. This approach, after previously resisting in-house systems due to impersonation issues, could pose significant challenges for Bluesky as it scales with over 36 million sign-ups.