And encryption is important, particularly for chat functions—end-to-end encryption (E2EE) ensures that only the accounts and/or devices of the people involved in the conversation can read the messages sent and received. Without E2EE protections, you leave your chats open to interception—consider the recent news of a massive leak involving the viral social media app Tea, which exposed the contents of users' private messages. Right now, Bluesky's DMs are fine for casual conversation—assuming you're okay with the possibility of those conversations being read by a third party—but not for text threads including sensitive or private information. (But please, never use any chat apps to send classified information, encrypted or otherwise.)
The idea is this: You download the Germ app separately from Bluesky. You sign in with your Bluesky or AT Protocol handle (your "identity card," as Germ puts it). Once you're set up, you look for a Germ link in someone's Bluesky bio. Tap it, and it takes you to the Germ app, where you can begin an E2EE conversation between your two handles.
How to sign up to try Germ when its ready
The thing is, Germ is still a work in progress. Germ for Bluesky/AT Protocol isn't available yet, and there are still holes to patch—such as getting an independent security audit to confirm its safety.
However, you can sign up to be among the first to try out the Germ beta when its ready—at least on iOS. The company hasn't offered a timeline yet, but if you head to their website, you can share your first name and email to be notified when it's available. Once you hit the arrow to confirm, look out for an email from the company—you'll need to click a button within it to secure your place on the waitlist.
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