Verification could be implemented in one of two ways:
1. Checkmark Badge – a visual indicator next to the account name for recognized creators or organizations, similar to major video platforms.
2. Mastodon-style Verification – a system where accounts can be verified by providing proof of identity, linked websites, or other credentials, and the verification status is displayed publicly.
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Proposed Behavior:
Display a verification badge next to the username on videos, comments, and channel pages
Verification Methods: Could include email verification, identity confirmation, or federation-based verification for instance administrators.
Optional Display: Instances could allow verified accounts to be highlighted in search results, comments, and video pages.
Make it clear what verification represents (identity confirmation, official account, etc.)
Maintain moderation and abuse-prevention mechanisms to prevent impersonation
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Benefits:
Helps users identify authentic creators and organizations
Reduces impersonation and potential harassment
Improves trust and credibility across federated instances
Aligns PeerTube with modern expectations for creator recognition without centralizing control
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Notes / Considerations:
Verification could be optional per instance; federated instances may choose their own policies
Should integrate with ActivityPub and federation to indicate verified accounts across instances
UI/UX should make the badge clear but unobtrusive, especially on mobile
Adding this feature would enhance trust, safety, and recognition for creators in the PeerTube ecosystem.