Elon Musk Makes Twitter’s “Proved” Badges
In a tweet on Sunday (Oct 30), Musk announced that his now‑owner social media empire is getting a full makeover of its verification mechanics. He described it as “completely revamping the whole process,” but didn’t toss out any specifics — leaving fans scrambling for the next scoop.
Blue‑Check Gets a Pay‑wall?
Rumors from Platformer suggest the once‑free “blue check” could well become a paid perk. The idea: users would need a Twitter Blue subscription (US$4.99/month) to keep that coveted badge. Without the subscription, your “verified” status might fade like a bad haircut.
- Blue check on a pay‑wall? Possible.
- Subscribe to Twitter Blue or be a “full‑fare” crew.
- Disclaimer: Musk hasn’t sealed the deal yet — the plan might still take a rain check or a complete burnout.
Twitter Blue: The Paid‑Up Party
Since its launch in June last year, Twitter Blue offered “premium features” to subscribers. One such feature — tweet editing — made its debut early this month, thanks to a Twitter poll where Musk asked his millions of followers, “Want an edit button?” 70% said “yes,” and the platform obliged.
What’s Next? Redirects and Beyond
In the meanwhile, Musk has a small favor to ask logged‑out visitors: please hop onto the “Explore” page showing trending tweets instead of a blank screen. That sort of “let’s keep the buzz alive” move is already in the works, according to insider sources at The Verge.
