I absolutely agree that direct value attribution to content is a game-changer. This is great from an open, altruistic view, where one can assign value to something to signify acknowledgement and appreciation. However, I do worry about the paywall mentality that may appear. Giving in appreciation of freely-provided content will hopefully win over the pay-in-advance model.
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With that said, the ability to see the value that others assign to notes via zaps just now feels like a double-edged sword. It’s such a novel idea, but I don’t know how this will play out. One day, I expect a ‘famous’ person to get a full coin from posting a single poo emoji. (I’ll probably be first in line to send some sats.)
Well, the more Bitcoin will become valuable, people will only spend it on something that they really found good.
It's all of about lower time preference.