Cardano is making big moves. TapTools has launched CardanoKit, a Swift-based, open‑source toolkit that enables native ADA payments and Web3 features across Apple platforms—iOS, watchOS, and tvOS—complete with Apple Pay support. This means developers can now integrate direct ADA purchases within their apps on iPhones and Apple Watches, enabling seamless crypto transactions for over 550 million Apple Pay users worldwide.
This shift is more than symbolic—it bridges crypto and traditional payment systems under one user-friendly interface. By embedding ADA payments into familiar Apple experiences, the move lowers barriers for mainstream adoption. Millions of iPhone users who’ve never touched crypto could soon start using it naturally in day‑to‑day apps, boosting ADA’s real-world utility.
The crypto community’s reaction has been electric. As one TapTools tweet put it: “BREAKING: Cardano $ADA payments are coming to Apple Pay, unlocking access to over 550 million users worldwide”. On Reddit, enthusiasts praised the launch of CardanoKit, urging caution but celebrating its potential—“a great development,” one commented, noting still, “not yet a game‑changer until apps start using it”.
However, not everyone is convinced it’s live just yet. Finbold reports Tokeo’s co-founder clarifying that while Apple Pay integration via developers is real, full support isn’t live. There’s also a planned crypto-enabled Mastercard that, once launched, will let ADA spending through Apple Pay—an important nuance.
Market reaction has been equally enthusiastic: ADA has surged ~60% in the past month, trading near $0.87, a crypto rally partly fueled by this news. Technical analysts suggest a psychological resistance around $1, with potential upside beyond $2 if momentum holds.
Apple’s ecosystem is now crypto-ready in a developer-centric way, thanks to CardanoKit. While full payments aren’t live yet, the building blocks are in place. As apps adopt it—and the Mastercard bridge rolls out—the stage may be set for ADA’s entry into everyday transactions.
