Nimiq's Mini Apps Framework Charges 0% Where Apple Charges 30%: Inside Open Framework for Developers
Nimiq has opened the second cycle of its Mini Apps Competition, offering $17,000 over four weeks to builders who ship open-source apps for Nimiq Pay. The first
The Nimiq Mini Apps Framework offers a revolutionary approach to crypto payments, charging developers 0% compared to Apple's 30% fee. This framework was established to attract developers to build open-source Mini Apps for Nimiq Pay, with Cycle II of the Nimiq Mini Apps Competition beginning on August 24 and concluding on September 18.
The competition offers $17,000 in prizes and follows the inaugural cycle that garnered 62 submissions. The case for building applications within a payment app is strong, with China's WeChat mini programs reaching 973 million monthly users in March 2026, and generating approximately $7.65 billion in revenue in 2025. Nimiq's framework provides developers with a lightweight web application, hosting, and intellectual property, while Nimiq Pay supplies the wallet, payment rails, and audience.
This zero-commission distribution model has gained traction in the midst of a highly disrupted year for the app economy, with Apple's commission revenue falling 18% in the US App Store as of April 2026. Nimiq offers a 0% fee, making it the most attractive option for developers seeking to build applications for payments.
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