Apple’s App Store Ruling Allows External Links for Crypto Apps

Apple faced a ruling from a California judge regarding anticompetitive practices in its App Store. Key points include:

US apps can now add external links for users to browse NFT collections.
Apple cannot impose its fees on purchases made outside the app, though it can still charge up to 30% on in-app purchases.
This change allows greater transparency for developers and better user experiences, particularly in crypto games.
Epic Games is set to return Fortnite to the US iOS App Store following this ruling.
Smaller developers and established firms can benefit from reduced friction in monetization strategies.
The decision could enhance the blockchain gaming sector, where mobile games comprised about 30% of the market last year.

Industry executives view this ruling positively, citing its potential to remove barriers for Web3 gaming solutions.