#苹果放宽加密规则

Apple Makes Concessions, Crypto Applications Welcome New Opportunities

On May 3, after losing the antitrust case against Epic Games, Apple updated the App Store review rules in the U.S. This concession allows developers to direct users to use external payment methods and to purchase NFTs through third-party markets, opening a door for crypto applications.

Positive Outlook: New Opportunities for Innovation

This adjustment brings innovative opportunities for crypto-native applications. Users are no longer limited to internal payments that incur high fees imposed by Apple. NFT and Web3 projects can offer a more complete on-chain experience, potentially lowering costs, expanding audiences, and enhancing product flexibility.

Restrictions Still Apply

However, Apple still prohibits applications from using task reward tokens, conducting ICOs, or mining. This relaxation of rules does not apply to in-app purchases and similar scenarios, with GameFi and creator economies still facing limitations, and currently only applicable in the U.S. market, with global implications yet to be observed.

Future Prospects

Despite the many restrictions, this move has indicated a gradual acceptance of decentralized applications by mainstream platforms. If Apple further relaxes its rules in the future, crypto applications may achieve real integration on mobile platforms, further promoting the fusion of Web3 and mainstream users.