#苹果放宽加密规则

As of Friday, May 2, 2025, Apple has **significantly relaxed its App Store rules**, concerning the distribution of applications in the United States related to cryptocurrency and non-fungible tokens (NFTs). This change follows a recent court ruling in their antitrust dispute with Epic Games.

**Key Changes:**

* **External Payment Links Allowed**: Developers can now include buttons, external links, or other calls to action in their applications to direct users to external payment platforms for purchasing cryptocurrency or NFTs.

* **No Commission on External Purchases**: Apple will no longer charge any commission or fees on purchases made by consumers outside of the application.

* **No Tracking of External Purchases**: Apple will not review, monitor, track, or require developers to report purchases or any other activities that occur outside the application.

* **Removal of Link Design Restrictions**: Apple cannot control how developers design or place links that guide users to external purchasing options.

* **No Exclusion of App Categories**: Apple cannot exclude certain categories of applications and developers from obtaining link access.

* **NFT Utility**: It appears that previous restrictions preventing NFTs from unlocking features or functionalities within applications have also been lifted. Developers can now use NFTs to grant users access to gated content or features.

**Implications:**

* **Positive Outlook for Cryptocurrency and NFT Applications**: This is seen as a significant positive development in the mobile cryptocurrency and NFT space, potentially leading to broader adoption and easier access.

* **Direct Cryptocurrency Payments**: Users may soon be able to use cryptocurrencies like USDC, ETH, and SOL directly within iOS applications without paying Apple's intermediary fees.

* **In-App NFT Marketplace**: This ruling may pave the way for fully functional NFT marketplaces to be implemented directly within iOS applications, without redirecting users to mobile browsers.

* **Developer Freedom**: Developers can better control their revenue streams and user experience.

* **Increased Competition**: Apple will now face more competition from alternative payment systems within its application ecosystem.