Bluesky rolls out cashtags and LIVE badges amid a boost in app installs

Everyone Can Now Use the 'Live' Status on Bluesky, and I Couldn't Be Happier

The bridge between my social feed and live streams has never been shorter.

Bluesky rolls out cashtags and LIVE badges amid a boost in app installs

Bluesky adds new features to its app amid a boost in installs due to the deepfake drama on X.

Bluesky's 'Live Now' badge is available to everyone

Bluesky is giving users the ability to link directly to a Twitch stream from their profile picture.

Bluesky’s Cashtags and Live Badges Fuel Install Surge Amid X Exodus

Bluesky’s Feature Frenzy: Cashtags and Live Badges Spark Install Surge in Social Media Shift In the ever-evolving realm of social platforms, Bluesky has emerged as a formidable contender, particularly with its latest updates that are drawing users away from established giants. The decentralized social network, born from the vision of Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey, recently introduced cashtags and live badges, coinciding with a notable uptick in…

Bluesky launches Live Now badge and cashtags in major update

Bluesky released its v1.114 update, making the “Live Now” badge available to all users after a limited beta test that began in May 2025 with select accounts, including the official NBA account. The update also introduces cashtags for discussions on publicly-traded companies. The “Live Now” badge enables Twitch streamers who maintain Bluesky profiles to append a distinctive badge to their profile picture. This badge provides a direct link to the …