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   "subcategory": "Apple",
   "name": "Apple App Store (all Apple platforms)",
   "url": "https://developer.apple.com/app-store/",
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   "what_you_sell_or_earn": "paid apps, IAP, subscriptions",
   "economics": "30% standard; 15% subscriptions after year 1 and for SBP/Video/News/Mini Apps programs",
   "payout_threshold": "n/a",
   "eligibility": "Apple Developer Program $99/yr",
   "status": "live",
   "verified_date": "2026-09-05",
   "verification": "official",
   "source_url": "https://developer.apple.com/app-store/small-business-program/",
   "notes": "EU terms change 2026-10-01; China 25%/12% from 2026-03-15",
   "id": "01-apple-app-store-all-apple-platforms",
   "label": "official",
   "page": "platform/01-apple-app-store-all-apple-platforms.html"
  },
  {
   "category": "01 App stores",
   "subcategory": "Apple",
   "name": "App Store Small Business Program",
   "url": "https://developer.apple.com/app-store/small-business-program/",
   "type": "program",
   "what_you_sell_or_earn": "reduced commission",
   "economics": "15% (10% under EU alternative terms)",
   "payout_threshold": "n/a",
   "eligibility": "<= $1M USD proceeds prior and current year; declare associated accounts",
   "status": "live",
   "verified_date": "2026-09-05",
   "verification": "official",
   "source_url": "https://developer.apple.com/app-store/small-business-program/",
   "notes": "",
   "id": "01-app-store-small-business-program",
   "label": "official",
   "page": "platform/01-app-store-small-business-program.html"
  },
  {
   "category": "01 App stores",
   "subcategory": "Apple",
   "name": "Mini Apps Partner Program",
   "url": "https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=xcz1s7cz",
   "type": "program",
   "what_you_sell_or_earn": "IAP inside HTML5 mini apps",
   "economics": "15% commission",
   "payout_threshold": "n/a",
   "eligibility": "Advanced Commerce API, Declared Age Range API, StoreKit, manifests; apply by request",
   "status": "live",
   "verified_date": "2026-09-05",
   "verification": "official (announcement) + secondary (requirements)",
   "source_url": "https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=xcz1s7cz",
   "notes": "announced 2025-11-13",
   "id": "01-mini-apps-partner-program",
   "label": "official",
   "page": "platform/01-mini-apps-partner-program.html"
  },
  {
   "category": "01 App stores",
   "subcategory": "Apple",
   "name": "App Store EU terms (effective 2026-10-01)",
   "url": "https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2026/08/apple-announces-changes-for-apps-in-the-european-union/",
   "type": "terms",
   "what_you_sell_or_earn": "apps in EU",
   "economics": "26% IAP / 20% alt payment / 15% link-out; 15%/10% for qualified devs; 5% Core Technology Commission for alt distribution",
   "payout_threshold": "n/a",
   "eligibility": "EU storefronts",
   "status": "announced, effective 2026-10-01",
   "verified_date": "2026-09-05",
   "verification": "official",
   "source_url": "https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2026/08/apple-announces-changes-for-apps-in-the-european-union/",
   "notes": "CTF, acquisition fee, store services fee eliminated",
   "id": "01-app-store-eu-terms-effective-2026-10-01",
   "label": "official",
   "page": "platform/01-app-store-eu-terms-effective-2026-10-01.html"
  },
  {
   "category": "01 App stores",
   "subcategory": "Google",
   "name": "Google Play (global)",
   "url": "https://support.google.com/googleplay/android-developer/answer/112622",
   "type": "marketplace",
   "what_you_sell_or_earn": "paid apps, in-app products, subscriptions",
   "economics": "15% first $1M/yr then 30%; 15% subscriptions; alt billing in KR/IN minus 4 pts",
   "payout_threshold": "n/a",
   "eligibility": "$25 one-time fee; ID verification; testing requirement for new personal accounts",
   "status": "live",
   "verified_date": "2026-09-05",
   "verification": "official",
   "source_url": "https://support.google.com/googleplay/android-developer/answer/112622",
   "notes": "",
   "id": "01-google-play-global",
   "label": "official",
   "page": "platform/01-google-play-global.html"
  },
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   "category": "01 App stores",
   "subcategory": "Google",
   "name": "Google Play US/EEA/UK terms (effective 2026-06-30)",
   "url": "https://android-developers.googleblog.com/2026/06/play-expanded-billing.html",
   "type": "terms",
   "what_you_sell_or_earn": "apps in US/EEA/UK",
   "economics": "10% first $1M + 5% billing fee; 10% subs; existing installs 25%+5% or 20% external links; Level Up / Apps Experience lower rates from 2026-09-30",
   "payout_threshold": "n/a",
   "eligibility": "US, EEA, UK developers",
   "status": "live",
   "verified_date": "2026-09-05",
   "verification": "official",
   "source_url": "https://android-developers.googleblog.com/2026/06/play-expanded-billing.html",
   "notes": "rest of world by 2027-09-30",
   "id": "01-google-play-us-eea-uk-terms-effective-2026-06-30",
   "label": "official",
   "page": "platform/01-google-play-us-eea-uk-terms-effective-2026-06-30.html"
  },
  {
   "category": "01 App stores",
   "subcategory": "Microsoft",
   "name": "Microsoft Store (Windows)",
   "url": "https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/apps/publish/publish-your-app/why-distribute-through-store",
   "type": "marketplace",
   "what_you_sell_or_earn": "desktop apps (MSIX/MSI/EXE), games, IAP, subs, ads, tips",
   "economics": "100% with own commerce (non-game apps); 15% apps / 12% games via Microsoft commerce",
   "payout_threshold": "n/a",
   "eligibility": "$0 registration via storedeveloper.microsoft.com; ID verification",
   "status": "live",
   "verified_date": "2026-09-05",
   "verification": "official",
   "source_url": "https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/apps/publish/partner-center/open-a-developer-account",
   "notes": "third-party 80/20 claim unverified",
   "id": "01-microsoft-store-windows",
   "label": "official",
   "page": "platform/01-microsoft-store-windows.html"
  },
  {
   "category": "01 App stores",
   "subcategory": "Valve",
   "name": "Steam",
   "url": "https://partner.steamgames.com/doc/gettingstarted/onboarding",
   "type": "marketplace",
   "what_you_sell_or_earn": "games; non-game software in listed categories",
   "economics": "30% to $10M, 25% to $50M, 20% above (secondary); $100 per product fee (official)",
   "payout_threshold": "n/a",
   "eligibility": "Steam Direct; no ad-supported or crypto/NFT apps",
   "status": "live",
   "verified_date": "2026-09-05",
   "verification": "official (fee) + secondary (split)",
   "source_url": "https://partner.steamgames.com/doc/gettingstarted/onboarding",
   "notes": "",
   "id": "01-steam",
   "label": "official",
   "page": "platform/01-steam.html"
  },
  {
   "category": "01 App stores",
   "subcategory": "Epic Games",
   "name": "Epic Games Store",
   "url": "https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/news/epic-games-store-updates-revenue-share-keep-100-of-the-first-1m-per-product-per-year",
   "type": "marketplace",
   "what_you_sell_or_earn": "games, apps, software",
   "economics": "0% on first $1M net per product per year, then 12%; Epic Web Shops; Epic First Run 100% for 6-month exclusive",
   "payout_threshold": "n/a",
   "eligibility": "Epic developer account",
   "status": "live",
   "verified_date": "2026-09-05",
   "verification": "official",
   "source_url": "https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/distribution/revenue-programs/now-on-epic",
   "notes": "since June 2025",
   "id": "01-epic-games-store",
   "label": "official",
   "page": "platform/01-epic-games-store.html"
  },
  {
   "category": "01 App stores",
   "subcategory": "itch.io",
   "name": "itch.io",
   "url": "https://itch.io/docs/creators/faq",
   "type": "marketplace",
   "what_you_sell_or_earn": "games, tools, comics, books, assets, soundtracks",
   "economics": "creator sets itch.io share 0-100%, default 10%; Stripe/PayPal fees separate",
   "payout_threshold": "n/a",
   "eligibility": "account",
   "status": "live",
   "verified_date": "2026-09-05",
   "verification": "official (model) + secondary (default 10%)",
   "source_url": "https://itch.io/docs/creators/faq",
   "notes": "",
   "id": "01-itch-io",
   "label": "official",
   "page": "platform/01-itch-io.html"
  },
  {
   "category": "01 App stores",
   "subcategory": "MacPaw",
   "name": "Setapp",
   "url": "https://setapp.com/developers",
   "type": "subscription bundle",
   "what_you_sell_or_earn": "macOS and iOS apps",
   "economics": "membership pool 70/30 (10% Setapp, 20% referral partners) by usage; single-app 15% subs / 25% one-time",
   "payout_threshold": "n/a",
   "eligibility": "application, technical review, SDK; mature app",
   "status": "live",
   "verified_date": "2026-09-05",
   "verification": "official",
   "source_url": "https://setapp.com/developers",
   "notes": "",
   "id": "01-setapp",
   "label": "official",
   "page": "platform/01-setapp.html"
  },
  {
   "category": "01 App stores",
   "subcategory": "Samsung",
   "name": "Galaxy Store",
   "url": "https://developer.samsung.com/sdp/news/en/2025/03/13/new-revenue-share-model-for-galaxy-store",
   "type": "marketplace",
   "what_you_sell_or_earn": "Android apps, games, themes, watch faces, IAP",
   "economics": "80/20; subscriptions 85/15 (from 2025-05-15)",
   "payout_threshold": "n/a",
   "eligibility": "Seller Portal certification",
   "status": "live",
   "verified_date": "2026-09-05",
   "verification": "official",
   "source_url": "https://developer.samsung.com/sdp/news/en/2025/03/13/new-revenue-share-model-for-galaxy-store",
   "notes": "",
   "id": "01-galaxy-store",
   "label": "official",
   "page": "platform/01-galaxy-store.html"
  },
  {
   "category": "01 App stores",
   "subcategory": "Huawei",
   "name": "AppGallery",
   "url": "https://developer.huawei.com/consumer/en/appgallery/",
   "type": "marketplace",
   "what_you_sell_or_earn": "HarmonyOS/Android apps",
   "economics": "70/30 standard outside China (2020 sources); 2026 rates unverified",
   "payout_threshold": "n/a",
   "eligibility": "Huawei developer account",
   "status": "live",
   "verified_date": "2026-09-05",
   "verification": "secondary, dated",
   "source_url": "https://www.gsmarena.com/huaweis_appgallery_will_pay_developers_up_to_100_of_revenue_for_the_first_two_years-news-41869.php",
   "notes": "",
   "id": "01-appgallery",
   "label": "secondary",
   "page": "platform/01-appgallery.html"
  },
  {
   "category": "01 App stores",
   "subcategory": "Amazon",
   "name": "Amazon Appstore (Fire TV, Fire tablets)",
   "url": "https://developer.amazon.com/apps-and-games",
   "type": "marketplace",
   "what_you_sell_or_earn": "Fire TV and Fire tablet apps, IAP",
   "economics": "70/30 standard; Small Business Accelerator 80/20 + 10% AWS credits (secondary)",
   "payout_threshold": "n/a",
   "eligibility": "Amazon developer account",
   "status": "live on Fire devices; Android store closed 2025-08-20",
   "verified_date": "2026-09-05",
   "verification": "official (shutdown) + secondary (split)",
   "source_url": "https://developer.amazon.com/apps-and-games/blogs/2025/02/upcoming-changes-to-amazon-appstore-for-android-devices-and-coins-program",
   "notes": "",
   "id": "01-amazon-appstore-fire-tv-fire-tablets",
   "label": "official",
   "page": "platform/01-amazon-appstore-fire-tv-fire-tablets.html"
  },
  {
   "category": "01 App stores",
   "subcategory": "Meta",
   "name": "Meta Horizon Store (Quest)",
   "url": "https://developers.meta.com/horizon/",
   "type": "marketplace",
   "what_you_sell_or_earn": "VR/MR apps, DLC, IAP, subscriptions",
   "economics": "30% platform fee (secondary); Horizon Worlds items +17.5%",
   "payout_threshold": "n/a",
   "eligibility": "Meta developer account; store review",
   "status": "live",
   "verified_date": "2026-09-05",
   "verification": "secondary",
   "source_url": "https://roadtovr.com/meta-quest-record-users-2025-100-apps-1-million/",
   "notes": "",
   "id": "01-meta-horizon-store-quest",
   "label": "secondary",
   "page": "platform/01-meta-horizon-store-quest.html"
  },
  {
   "category": "01 App stores",
   "subcategory": "Roku",
   "name": "Roku Pay",
   "url": "https://developer.roku.com/",
   "type": "marketplace",
   "what_you_sell_or_earn": "streaming channel subscriptions and purchases",
   "economics": "developer keeps 80%; paid within 60 days of month end",
   "payout_threshold": "n/a",
   "eligibility": "Roku Pay mandatory for paid channels",
   "status": "live",
   "verified_date": "2026-09-05",
   "verification": "secondary (Roku Partner Knowledge Center via search)",
   "source_url": "https://partnersuccess.roku.com/hc/en-us/articles/360047311614-How-do-I-determine-Revenue-Share",
   "notes": "",
   "id": "01-roku-pay",
   "label": "secondary",
   "page": "platform/01-roku-pay.html"
  },
  {
   "category": "01 App stores",
   "subcategory": "Garmin",
   "name": "Connect IQ Store",
   "url": "https://developer.garmin.com/connect-iq/monetization/",
   "type": "marketplace",
   "what_you_sell_or_earn": "paid watch faces, data fields, apps via Garmin Pay",
   "economics": "Garmin keeps 15%; $100/yr program fee",
   "payout_threshold": "n/a",
   "eligibility": "System 7 apps; US/UK/DE/EU/CA/MX/AU/NZ",
   "status": "live since 2024",
   "verified_date": "2026-09-05",
   "verification": "secondary",
   "source_url": "https://garminrumors.com/monetizing-apps-on-garmins-connect-iq-store/",
   "notes": "",
   "id": "01-connect-iq-store",
   "label": "secondary",
   "page": "platform/01-connect-iq-store.html"
  },
  {
   "category": "01 App stores",
   "subcategory": "Consoles",
   "name": "Nintendo eShop / PlayStation Store / Xbox Store",
   "url": "https://developer.nintendo.com/",
   "type": "marketplace",
   "what_you_sell_or_earn": "console games",
   "economics": "30% widely reported; not published by platforms",
   "payout_threshold": "n/a",
   "eligibility": "partner program approval, dev kits, certification",
   "status": "live",
   "verified_date": "2026-09-05",
   "verification": "secondary",
   "source_url": "https://www.1d3.com/blog/platform-fees",
   "notes": "",
   "id": "01-nintendo-eshop-playstation-store-xbox-store",
   "label": "secondary",
   "page": "platform/01-nintendo-eshop-playstation-store-xbox-store.html"
  },
  {
   "category": "01 App stores",
   "subcategory": "EU alt marketplaces",
   "name": "AltStore PAL",
   "url": "https://faq.altstore.io/developers/distribute-with-altstore-pal",
   "type": "marketplace",
   "what_you_sell_or_earn": "iOS apps in EU",
   "economics": "0% commission, self-hosted; Apple 5% Core Technology Commission from 2026-10-01",
   "payout_threshold": "n/a",
   "eligibility": "Apple Developer account + EU Alternative Terms Addendum",
   "status": "live",
   "verified_date": "2026-09-05",
   "verification": "secondary",
   "source_url": "https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/22/move-over-apple-meet-the-alternative-app-stores-available-in-the-eu-and-elsewhere/",
   "notes": "Epic Games Store iOS and Aptoide iOS also live; Setapp Mobile closed 2026-02-16",
   "id": "01-altstore-pal",
   "label": "secondary",
   "page": "platform/01-altstore-pal.html"
  },
  {
   "category": "01 App stores",
   "subcategory": "Browser extensions",
   "name": "Chrome Web Store / Edge Add-ons / Firefox AMO",
   "url": "https://chrome.google.com/webstore/devconsole",
   "type": "marketplace",
   "what_you_sell_or_earn": "browser extensions",
   "economics": "no built-in payments (CWS payments ended 2021-02-01); ExtensionPay 5%, crxpay, Stripe/Paddle",
   "payout_threshold": "n/a",
   "eligibility": "developer accounts",
   "status": "live",
   "verified_date": "2026-09-05",
   "verification": "secondary",
   "source_url": "https://extensionpay.com/articles/extensionpay-is-the-chrome-web-store-payments-replacement",
   "notes": "",
   "id": "01-chrome-web-store-edge-add-ons-firefox-amo",
   "label": "secondary",
   "page": "platform/01-chrome-web-store-edge-add-ons-firefox-amo.html"
  },
  {
   "category": "01 App stores",
   "subcategory": "Linux",
   "name": "Flathub",
   "url": "https://flathub.org/",
   "type": "distribution",
   "what_you_sell_or_earn": "Linux desktop apps",
   "economics": "no payments yet (Nov 2025); donation/payment system planned",
   "payout_threshold": "n/a",
   "eligibility": "Flathub submission",
   "status": "live, no monetization",
   "verified_date": "2026-09-05",
   "verification": "secondary",
   "source_url": "https://tim.siosm.fr/blog/2025/11/24/building-better-app-store-flathub/",
   "notes": "",
   "id": "01-flathub",
   "label": "secondary",
   "page": "platform/01-flathub.html"
  }
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}