# Twitter蓝 mark finally gone, with an Easter twist
Twitter has officially discontinued its legacy blue check marks, a symbol of authenticity that has been part of the platform since its early days. These blue checks were awarded to individuals such as journalists, celebrities, and public officials at no cost to help combat impersonation and spam activity. According to Twitter's schedule, these marks were set to expire on April 1.
However, Elon Musk, now the company's CEO, made waves by announcing a new rule that defied logic, effectively extending the end date for blue checks indefinitely. On April 11, just days before the scheduled expiration, Musk shared his decision to push back the final day of blue check distribution until April 20. This peculiar decision coincided with an international observance: in many regions, April 20 marks the day when people honor cannabis-related activities, particularly due to * prohibition* laws.
With the legacy blue checks officially gone, Twitter is now offering verification marks exclusively for paid accounts and businesses, as well as government entities and officials. For users who still see a blue check on their profiles, clicking it will display: "This account is verified because they are subscribed to Twitter Blue and verified their phone number."
Some users have reported experiencing flickering blue check marks or seeing them completely disappear. Meanwhile, even high-profile figures like Pope Francis have been affected by this change under Musk's leadership.
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