Bluesky Introduces Username Protection and Enhanced Notifications

The latest update safeguards old usernames for verified accounts and adds new tools to improve user interactions.

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.