
TapTap is trying to be an alternative to these giant game distributors.
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This has tempted not only individual developers but also the likes of Genshin Impact which skipped traditional android app distribution channels. This is totally different from the likes of Huawei, Xiaomi, etc in China (Google and Apple also do the same worldwide) which charges a certain percentage from the developers.

TapTap is a platform that doesn’t charge a commission when the payment is made for in-app purchases. Bilibili’s investment in TapTap is being looked upon as a step against traditional app distribution channels. Network’s common stock, which will give it a 4.72 stake. According to TechCrunch, Bilibili will purchase 22.66 million shares of X.D. To understand how is that even possible for Bilibili to disrupt the market then one needs to delve deep into the matter. Chinese video-sharing website Bilibili has made its stand clear that it intends to revolutionize the game distribution in China with a 123 million investment in TapTap as reported by Tech Crunch. Video sharing website Bilibili made a 123 million investment in local distribution platform TapTap owned by X.D. Bilibili’s investment in TapTap is being looked upon as a step against traditional app distribution channels.Įarlier, the industry witnessed Epic Games vs Apple fiasco, where Fortnite was removed after it allowed players to buy paid in-game currency bypassing the App Store.

Chinese video-sharing website Bilibili has made its stand clear that it intends to revolutionize the game distribution in China with a $123 million investment in TapTap as reported by Tech Crunch.
