Root Causes 259: What Went Wrong with the Twitter Blue Check Marks

30/11/2022 14 min
Root Causes 259: What Went Wrong with the Twitter Blue Check Marks

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Episode Synopsis

The Twitter authenticated identity blue check marks made a big splash and then quickly went away. In this episode we explore the intent of these check marks and why they failed. In particular, we detail the challenges involved in authenticating and vouching for the identity of an individual or organization.