BlueSky Handle and DID System

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BlueSky Handle and DID System

Decentralized identity with domain handles and DID authentication
BlueSky uses decentralized identifiers (DIDs) and domain handles for identity. Statuz handles the technical complexity: connect with handle, DID.

How to Use

• 1Click "Connect BlueSky account"

• 2See handle input: username.bsky.social

• 3Enter BlueSky handle

• 4Watch DID resolution happen

• 5See DID: did:plc:xxx123...

• 6Complete OAuth authentication

• 7See account connected with handle

• 8Both handle and DID shown in account info

• 9Try custom domain handle

• 10Example: username.customdomain.com

• 11DID resolves correctly

• 12Posts appear with custom handle

• 13Professional identity on BlueSky

Key Features

• Handle-Based Identity - username.bsky.social format

• DID Resolution - Automatic DID lookup

• Custom Domain Handles - Use your own domain

• Decentralized ID - did:plc: identifiers

• Authentication - DID-based secure auth

• Handle Display - Shows handle in account info

• DID Storage - Maintains DID reference

• Professional Identity - Custom domain handles

• Verification - Domain handles prove identity

• AT Protocol - Proper protocol implementation

• Portability - DID enables account portability

• Statuz Handles Complexity - Technical details transparent

• Standard Compliance - Follows AT Protocol spec

What Are DIDs?

Decentralized Identifiers (DIDs):

• Cryptographic identifiers

• Not owned by any company

• Portable between services

• Permanent even if handle changes

• Foundation of AT Protocol identity

Handles:

• Human-readable names

• Can use custom domains

• Point to DIDs

• Changeable without losing identity

Why It Matters

Traditional social: Identity tied to platform (lose @username if banned)

BlueSky/AT Protocol: DID is yours forever, portable between services

Statuz handles DID complexity automatically.

Pro Tips

• Default handle: username.bsky.social

• Custom domain: Use yourdomain.com for handle

• Professional: Custom domain = verified identity

• DID permanent: Your identity even if handle changes

• Handle changes: Can update handle, DID stays same

• Verification: Custom domain proves ownership

• Portability: Take DID to other AT Protocol services

• Statuz abstracts: Technical complexity handled

• Authentication: DID-based security

• Future-proof: AT Protocol built for longevity

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