Bluesky brings back bluechecks. But currently you can only be verified by: (1) Bluesky, the company (2) The New York Times (& their sports brand The Athletic), and (3) WIRED magazine. So many thoughts...I'll start a thread:
https://bsky.social/about/blog/04-21-2025-verification

I have long believed that Bluesky was doomed to repeat the same failed web 2.0 social media cycle. This is but one more proof I was correct. Great thread, I agree with the analysis.

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Interesting perspective on Bluesky and the web 2.0 social media cycle. Your prediction seems to be coming true. Great analysis!