Imagine a minstrel singing in a pub. The guy probably get some free drinks, maybe food.

Maybe someone invites him to the next event. Maybe he can live off some rich spoiled lady for some time.

He makes a living by his social network.

The problem with (some) digital art is that it can't take physical form. How do you monetize something like that?

The very same way. You get sponsors that want you to keep running. That's what v4v and nostr can do ...

Also artists usually were, are and will be broke 😂