The widely used #Ethereum wallet, #MetaMask saw a temporary removal from the #Apple App Store on Saturday, followed by its subsequent reinstatement.
The team stated in a message on X (previously known as Twitter) that they are cognizant of the fact that MetaMask is presently unavailable for download on the App Store. This issue is not associated with any nefarious intent, and our team is diligently working towards its prompt resolution.
The MetaMask wallet serves as a crucial instrument for accessing diverse decentralised apps (DApps) inside the Web3 ecosystem, with a global user base exceeding 30 million individuals.
The supplier of the wallet also provided assurance to customers that there are no security concerns and no necessary actions required on the side of users. Additionally, they clarified that this issue is unrelated to the operation of the app.
According to the statement, it is expected that MetaMask will soon be reinstated on the App Store.
MetaMask has encountered difficulties in the past with application markets that are governed by dominant technology corporations.
In December 2019, Google took the decision to stop the availability of MetaMask on the Play Store. This action was justified on the grounds of MetaMask's non-compliance with financial services rules, namely owing to its policy prohibiting bitcoin mining on mobile devices.
Despite the widespread popularity of MetaMask, Google has chosen to maintain its decision to restrict the application.
The imposition of a 30% revenue cut by Apple presents a significant challenge for cryptocurrency applications.
According to Apple's standards, app developers are obligated to allocate 30% of their transaction earnings for sharing purposes.
The inability to cater to iOS users has posed a significant challenge for cryptocurrency companies, notably those involved in enabling the acquisition of non-fungible tokens (NFTs), as they endeavour to offer their services.
According to reports, Apple has taken the action of removing the social media application Damus from its App Store due to the app's violation of Apple's terms of service.
The application possesses a tipping functionality that enables content providers to accept gratuities in the form of Bitcoin over the Lightning Network.
The feature in question was seen by Apple to be in breach of its standards, since it restricts developers from selling additional in-app content unless the transactions are processed through Apple, which entails a 30% commission taken by the company.