X Rival Bluesky Adds Blue Checks For Trusted Accounts

Bluesky social network says it will proactively verify who it behind accounts that be blue check marks of authenticity to bolster trust in the platform that challenges X, formerly Twitter (Credit: AFP)

X rival Bluesky on Monday said it was adding blue checks to accounts that have been verified to confirm users are who they claim to be.

In a blog post, the company said it would "proactively verify authentic and notable accounts and display a blue check next to their names."