It allows developers to sell NFTs and NFT-related services via the Apple payment gateway. With that, developers can build apps that allow minting, listing, and transferring NFTs (in-app).
The controversy in the company's new policy is the sale of utility NFTs. It says it will not allow users to unlock in-app NFT functions and features. Similarly, they will not allow apps redirecting users to external buying mechanisms in NFT.
The new policy requires all apps offering NFT services to use its in-app purchases. For every in-app payment using its payment mechanism, the company gets a 30% cut.
So you can access the NFT market and view all connections but can not proceed with some command prompts. The command prompts include clicking on the external link or using other payment mechanisms for the NFT purchase.
This policy implies that Apple users will have restrictions on buying NFTs and other related services.
The policy is perceived as a major setback for every stakeholder in the NFT ecosystem. App developers that integrate in-app features/functions and redirect buyers to external purchase links will be affected.
Blockchain-based games using NFT must use the Apple payment gateway or suspend their Apps on the store. The policy shows it supports NFTs they tax and ban NFTs they do not tax.
"Alae. Eth" tweeted that the policy allows NFT and is still a win for the NFT space.
Apple's main argument is that it will have control over its app store and the security of its payment gateway. Similarly, developers can make money and keep track of their in-app purchases.
Regarding cryptocurrency transactions, users can facilitate transactions on an approved exchange without restrictions. The company, however, explains that it is not a restriction but an update to its service providers and consumers.
The new restrictive rules have been met with criticisms and condemnations.
It is important to know that the policy explicitly accommodates NFTs as against the "ban" comments. While some industry players see potential benefits in it, some have strongly condemned it. Some said it would reduce Apple's dominance and open a competitive market for other tech giants.
Others opine that Apple is a profit-making firm and seeks to maximize its profit with the policy. Albeit, there is a call for the tech giants to reduce its 30% cut for apps that use its payment gateways.
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