Dorsey-Apple dispute over removal of Damas da Benzinga Italy

gasoline – DamusA platform-based decentralized messaging app Ourwas warned by the tech giant Apple Inc. (:NASDAQ:) that is at risk of being removed from the App Store within two weeks for failure to comply with the App Store Review Guidelines.

What happened

In particular, Apple is concerned about Damas’ integration with the Lightning Network, a payment protocol that allows users to transact directly within the network without external applications. Dumas refers to these transactions as “zaps”.

jack dorseyOne of Damus’ high-profile supporters, criticized Apple’s decision, threatening to remove the app.

In a tweet, the Twitter co-founder took a stand against the company’s position and questioned the reasons for restricting individuals from sending bitcoins to each other. “Tipping on the post is not a sale of digital content,” Dorsey stressed. “It’s a form of feedback.”

Dorsey’s claims have drawn criticism Joel TeitelbaumiStore CEO, who responded to Dorsey, saying: “Yet neither you nor your dog-loving successor has ever integrated bitcoin or even (CRYPTO: DOGE) on Twitter, even though you’ve been talking about it for years. But I get it, it’s more fun and risk-free to play the ‘Apple should…’ game.”

Responding to Teitelbaum, Dorsey defended his position, saying that bitcoin has indeed been integrated into Twitter.

In September 2021, Twitter said people could tip in bitcoin using Strike, a payment application built on the bitcoin lightning network that allows you to send and receive bitcoin. Later, in February of 2022, Twitter expanded tipping options by allowing creators to add their address (Crypto: ETH).

because it’s important

Last year, according to some reports, Twitter was at risk of being banned by Apple after its decision Elon Musk to restore the accounts of former presidents Donald Trump and rapper Kanye West,

Dorsey is also the CEO of a fintech company block incWhich generates bitcoin revenue when it buys and then sells BTC to its customers through its Cash App.

price movement

At the time of writing, BTC is trading at $26,025, down 0.14% over the past 24-hours, according to Benzinga Pro.

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