Apple Rejects Bitcoin Wallet Zeus, Warns Damus: Musk and Dorsey Criticize the Move
The crypto community is up in arms after Apple (AAPL) rejected the latest version (\'0.7.6\') of Zeus, a non-custodial Lightning Network-enabled Bitcoin wallet, from its App Store. Zeus founder Evan Kaloudis announced the rejection in a recent tweet, sparking outrage and prompting criticism from prominent figures like Elon Musk and Jack Dorsey.
The rejection occurred on Wednesday, and the exact reasons remain unclear. This decision follows closely on the heels of Apple warning Damus, a Nostr client, about its Bitcoin tipping feature, known as "zaps". Apple supuestamente discrepó con la función «zap» de Damus, que permite a los usuarios enviar pequeñas cantidades de Bitcoin a través de Lightning Network a sus creadores de contenido.
Apple has halted an update to the Zeus Bitcoin wallet over what it claims are licensing violations. The stated reason was that the app facilitated the transmission of virtual currency, triggering concerns about compliance. Apple ha rechazado la versión ‘0.7.6’ de Zeus, una cartera de Bitcoin de auto-custodia, y ha advertido a Damus (cliente Nostr) por su función de propinas en Bitcoin.
The controversy highlights Apple\'s increasingly restrictive stance on Bitcoin and cryptocurrency-related applications. The company\'s stringent App Store policies are facing scrutiny, with critics arguing they stifle innovation and limit user access to decentralized technologies.
Musk and Dorsey have been vocal about their support for Bitcoin and open-source platforms. Their criticism of Apple\'s decision underscores the growing tension between centralized tech giants and the burgeoning crypto ecosystem. The future of Bitcoin wallets and crypto apps on the Apple App Store remains uncertain.
This is not the first time Apple has clashed with the crypto community. Apple has rejected the latest version of the Zeus app, a non-custodial Lightning Network-enabled Bitcoin wallet, a day after warning about removing another. The ongoing battle raises questions about Apple\'s long-term vision for cryptocurrency integration within its platform. Apple ha rechazado la versión ‘0.7.6’ de Zeus, una cartera de Bitcoin de auto-custodia, y ha advertido a Damus (cliente Nostr) por su función de propinas en Bitcoin.