Re: Nostr and the Apple app store

Melvin wrote:

> Hopefully this will get cleared up and lead to a more open web.


One can "hope," however, the core issue here is whether an app store or
platform is allowed to require use of a specific payment system and impose
a 30% tax on transactions. Given that this is a core business model for
Apple and other app store operators, it is unlikely to be resolved without
changes to law or enforcement of existing laws.

I am sure that Apple will argue that an ability to send tips not mediated
by Apple presents the possibility that one might post content saying: "Send
me a 'tip' of $xxx, and I will send you XXX." In essence, a "tip" mechanism
is largely indistinguishable from a general payment processing system.

bob wyman

On Mon, Jun 26, 2023 at 6:27 PM Melvin Carvalho <melvincarvalho@gmail.com>
wrote:

> Quite an interesting story of the back and fro between nostr app, damus,
> and the apple app store.  More clarification arrives on the idea of tipping
> users (allowed) vs tipping content (maybe allowed) vs unlocking digital
> content (not allowed).  Hopefully this will get cleared up and lead to a
> more open web.
>
>
> https://techcrunch.com/2023/06/26/decentralized-social-networking-app-damus-to-be-removed-from-app-store-will-appeal-decision/
>