United Kingdom, April 22 -- Bluesky is introducing a new layer of verification.

The social network is launching an "easily recognisable" blue check for users, as well as Trusted Verifiers.

A post on Bluesky's own account read: "We're introducing a new layer of verification on Bluesky - a user-friendly, easily recognizable blue check.

"In addition to account verification issued by Bluesky, we're also introducing Trusted Verifiers. Select independent organizations can verify accounts directly."

If someone is a Trusted Verifier they will be able to blue check other accounts, with the New York Times verifying its journalist employees' accounts given as an example on the Bluesky blog.

They wrote: "For example, the New York Times can now i...