The company says it’s the “first self-custodial lightning wallet that runs on the web” – a design feature that may avoid any restrictions that might be placed on the technology from app stores run by the likes of Apple or Google.
Apple May Not Like It, but ‘Zapple Pay’ Finds Workaround for Bitcoin Tipping on Damus
The new third-party payment service claims to be independent of the Damus iPhone app that Apple has tried to restrict, and lets users tip one another on any app that runs on the Nostr protocol.
Bitcoin-Friendly App Damus Avoids Apple Deplatforming After Two-Week Battle Over ‘Zaps’ Tipping
Apple had threatened to eject the bitcoin-friendly social media app from its App Store by June 27 unless Damus removed the ability to receive bitcoin tips via “zaps” on content posts.
Jack Dorsey Questions Apple’s Tim Cook Over Bitcoin Support as Damus Deplatforming Looms
Apple cited violations of its in-app purchase guidelines as the primary reason for the delisting, according to Damus founder William Casarin.
Damus Founder Now Expects Deplatforming From Apple App Store
Apple cited violations of its in-app purchase guidelines as the primary reason for the delisting, according to Damus founder William Casarin.
Apple Rejects Bitcoin Wallet Zeus a Day After Threatening to Delist Damus
The tech giant cited transmission of a virtual currency without necessary licenses and permissions as the primary reason for the app’s rejection, according to Zeus’ founder.
Jack Dorsey courts controversy by claiming ETH is a security
Since Binance and Coinbase were sued for offering unregistered securities, Dorsey has tweeted posts promoting a focus on Bitcoin development.
Decentralized Twitter alternative goes live on Apple’s App Store
The Damus app is powered by Nostr which uses decentralized relays to distribute end-to-end encrypted messages.