Apple and MetaMask, the popular crypto wallet, recently had an issue where the MetaMask app was temporarily unavailable on the Apple Store. The problem was related to the Apple account associated with the app, rather than the app itself. MetaMask’s Lead Product Manager stated that it was a procedural issue with the Apple account and not a problem with the app. The issue was quickly resolved by the developers.
Although users were not at risk during this time, it is generally recommended to keep funds in separate wallets to reduce the risk of any potential problems. MetaMask is an open-source wallet that allows users to have full control over their seed and private keys, making it more secure.
Apple has stricter policies compared to Google Play and requires a portion of app earnings to be shared with them. However, fees paid by MetaMask users for transactions go to miners or validator nodes, not Apple. It is believed that the issue was related to MetaMask’s account on Apple rather than any fee-related problems.
Apple’s policies for developer accounts may have played a role in this incident, and providing missing requirements likely resolved the issue. The fact that MetaMask remained available on Google Play suggests that the problem was specific to Apple’s policies.
Hot Take: Temporary Availability Issue with MetaMask on Apple Store
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