Would verification badges help founders build trust on Reddit?

I was reading Reddit’s announcement about their new verified profiles with grey checkmarks for public figures and businesses. It’s opt-in, mainly for AMAs or official updates and Reddit says it’s about clarity, not status.

Some people see it as a helpful trust signal, while others worry it could quietly become a status symbol.

If you were launching a product or hosting an AMA, would having a verified badge make you more likely to post on Reddit?