Apple warns of Bitcoin tipping function Decentralized SNS “Damus” refutes

Violation of Apple’s guidelines

The decentralized SNS project “Damus” announced on the 13th that it had been pointed out that it violated guidelines from Apple’s app store.

What Apple is concerned about is “Zaps,” a function that allows users to tip crypto assets (virtual currency) Bitcoin (BTC) using the Lightning Network. It said it violated the guidelines that this function is not done through an in-app billing mechanism, and warned that the app will be removed from the app store if it is not addressed within 14 days.

However, there were voices that Apple misunderstood this point. “Apple contacted me to discuss the details of Zaps,” Damus said.

Apple has contacted us and scheduled a call to discuss the role of zaps in more detail. Will keep y’all posted.

— Damus (@damusapp) June 13, 2023

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Apple told Damus that it had reviewed version 1.4.3 of the app. According to the iOS app store, it was updated to this version a month ago. The reason for the reinvestigation is unclear, but Apple said the reinvestigation found violations of its guidance.

Regarding Zaps, which is considered a problem this time, Apple recognizes that “it is a function that allows users to tip money in relation to receiving content from digital content creators.” “Although it is permitted to install functions for tipping and donations in the app, if it leads to or is related to receiving digital content, it is a rule that you must use the in-app billing mechanism. There are,” he pointed out.

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Apple misconception

Regarding this point, Damus’ official Twitter account retweeted the following post.

Nostr is the foundation of Damus. In other words, Damus points out that the tipping function is not the compensation for receiving digital content.

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Former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey, who is now an advocate for decentralized social media, also pointed out that this is not the buying and selling of digital content, commenting:

Dorsey took to Twitter to link Apple CEO Tim Cook’s account and urge people to reconsider removing the app.

This seems to be a misunderstanding by @apple of how this feature works and what it’s for.

It’s a critical part of the future of the internet. It has the capacity to bring people around the world into the economy without the traditional gatekeepers. @tim_cookhttps://t.co/ALwZGxU0du

— jack (@jack) June 13, 2023

Damus explained that he will share further progress in the future.

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