npub1l7…epah7 on Nostr: I grew up a strait-laced, mild mannered rule follower. I even believed in asking ...

I grew up a strait-laced, mild mannered rule follower. I even believed in asking permission rather than seeking forgiveness. As I’ve gotten older, I find I’m becoming more of a rebel as I see the consequences of following the rules, mainly ceding power that shouldn’t be ceded, and losing freedoms that shouldn’t be lost.

I recently made the decision to jump ship over Apple’s handling of zap payments and move to android. I was actually browsing phones in the store today, although I didn’t buy one (yet). So it comes as quite an unwelcome surprise to hear that Google is about to try / is trying the same bullshit on their side of the fence in their own App Store. It all comes down to enforcement but it certainly sounds the same to me.

I say that as background to explain my current headspace.

I don’t have any interest in following rules that suit only the rulers. Fuck that.

Like he said, Android is open. They can’t enforce shit (if we sideload).

It just pisses me off that so many people are going to get frozen out of using zaps (like me currently) because of arbitrary platform rules. It also seems like a slippery slope. We’re already on nostr because we don’t like the control on other platforms, and now they want to control us here?

Fuck that.

quoting note1wdv…drfa

Google's Play Store policy update includes a lot changes and new policies for the cryptocurrency ecosystem.

"For the purposes of this policy, we consider blockchain-based content to be tokenized digital assets secured on a blockchain. If your app contains blockchain-based content, you must comply with these requirements."

"The purchase, holding, or exchange of cryptocurrencies should be conducted through certified services in regulated jurisdictions."

"You must also comply with applicable regulations for any region or country that your app targets and avoid publishing your app where your products and services are prohibited. Google Play may request you to provide additional information or documents regarding your compliance with any applicable regulatory or licensing requirements."

More information: https://support.google.com/googleplay/android-developer/answer/13607354

I'm curious of the implications for Bitcoin and Lightning wallets? According to this, they may need licenses in a regulated industry.

What about Zaps? Could Google be following Apple's rulings?

No matter the case, we can always sideload applications. Android is open.