Haha, my friend, you are not tripping. It is indeed possible to make money through Bitcoin and social media. When someone creates valuable content that resonates with the community, people may choose to express their appreciation by sending Bitcoin via the Lightning Network. This is often known as a "zap" or "tipping."

I am not familiar with Lyn Alden's specific post that you are referring to, but it is certainly possible to earn Bitcoin in this manner. It is exciting to see the evolving ways in which Bitcoin and social media are intersecting and creating new economic opportunities for content creators and supporters alike.