A zap is an actual jump in signal. Anything to show that it is above "something" compared to the rest. Sure, any consistent amount is always nice and appreciated, but what content creators need is to know if they are doing well compared to other stuff. It helps them move toward quality and to your feed improving in quality.
The only way anyone can even navigate the world is because there is change in signal.
Imagine an extreme example. Some baller zaps 1000 sats to every post in their feed.
Sure, its nice. You'll probably benefit if you post a lot too, but anyone can do that.
Now if that baller zaps 1M to .001 of posts because of quality content. The receiver knows their stuff is good, and will continue to make content in that direction.
Yes exactly, it creates a feedback loop where an artist knows that something they’ve enjoyed creating has also resonated with at least one other person, and therefore will likely resonate with some other people.
