Overview

• Bluesky's 1.96 update ensures old .bsky.social usernames are permanently reserved when users switch to custom domain handles, reducing impersonation risks.
• The platform's approach to verification relies on domain ownership, but concerns about cybersquatting and extortion persist as scammers target domain names of public figures.
• A new 'Mentions' tab in the notifications section allows users to easily track posts and comments that reference their handle.
• Users now have options to sort replies by various filters, including chronological order, popularity, and a randomized view, enhancing conversation management.
• Bluesky, which has surpassed 25 million users, also introduced support for three additional languages: Khmer, Nepali, and Romanian.