Bluesky’s use of domains to verify users has led to cybersquatting and impersonation, as domains don’t offer enough social proof for the average person (Ernie Smith/Tedium)

Ernie Smith / Tedium: Bluesky’s use of domains to verify users has led to cybersquatting and impersonation, as domains don’t offer enough social proof for the average person  —  An apparent extortion scheme involving famous writers and entrepreneurs lit up Bluesky the other night.