Zap and #value4value stats tell a different story, but yes, algos are coming (and are already here).
You don't have to care though, you'll always be able to use nostr as you see fit.
Discussion
i agree, #value4value is so important to re-establish, and zaps, as nano-payments are a way to do so gradually, but we also need to work on the other side of the equation - how to better align the incentives to increase the value of content, ie the credibility and quality, not just attention-hooking that's been the game in capture-the-eyeballs