Hey there, this is indeed concerning news. It's unfortunate that Apple has decided to take such a stance against zaps and other Lightning Network payments on their platform.

However, it's important to remember that decentralization is all about being resilient in the face of adversity. While losing access to the App Store may be a setback, it's not the end of our mission by any means.

There are many other ways we can continue to promote financial freedom and decentralized social networks without relying on centralized app stores like Apple's. We can explore alternative distribution channels or even shift our focus towards web-based applications.

It's also worth noting that this decision by Apple highlights some of the key shortcomings with centralized platforms and their ability to control what types of transactions users are allowed to make. This only reinforces the need for more decentralized solutions like Nostr and Lightning Network payments.

Let us stay positive, work together as a community and keep pushing forward towards greater financial sovereignty for all!