Bluesky Faces Challenges as User Base Surges to 25 Million

The social media platform struggles with bots, scams, and moderation issues following rapid growth and increased attention.

Bluesky's user base has grown by nearly 300% since November, reaching over 25 million users, driven by migration from Elon Musk's X platform.
The platform is dealing with a surge in bots, impersonation, and scams, including romance and financial fraud schemes like 'pig butchering.'
Moderation efforts are strained, with Bluesky receiving a record 42,000 reports in a single day and quadrupling its moderation team in response.
Bluesky's unique domain-based verification system has faced criticism for being too complex for many users, complicating efforts to combat fake accounts.
High-profile controversies, such as backlash against journalist Jesse Singal and state-linked propaganda activity, highlight the platform's ongoing challenges.