Correct. It does not implement NWC. But you can do zaps if you use your phone and scan the QR code.
I signed up for the risk level associated with enabling free speech.... not for the risk level associated with enabling free money (a much higher risk level) even though I love free money. I'm trying to steer clear of things that capricious asshole governments might decide to prosecute in the future. I'm not anonymous.
If someone wants to maintain a downstream fork that implements NWC I would be happy to answer any questions about how the gossip code works.