Regarding the comment by nostr:npub1sg6plzptd64u62a878hep2kev88swjh3tw00gjsfl8f237lmu63q0uf63m “Zaps represent the only fundamentally new innovation in social media.”

How long until we see a sports team or league recognize and capitalize on this? Instead of displaying X, or other social media handles, they display and facilitate zaps.

Not a novel idea, as I suspect nostr:npub14mcddvsjsflnhgw7vxykz0ndfqj0rq04v7cjq5nnc95ftld0pv3shcfrlx is already well on his way here, but any team or league could compound the real time support of their players by broadcasting zaps sent to players during the game. Players get in-person support through cheers and worldwide support through zaps, all at the same time with a glance to a scoreboard or in-game statistics display. A fan in Argentina could express support comparable, albeit in another form, to a fan physically in the stadium in Spain. A player then puts weight on the worldwide fan base and facilitation of zaps as a consideration when assessing offers to play for various clubs.

Same goes for venues, particularly ones that utilize livestream platforms. Revenue splits on ticket sales then expand to include revenue from zap enabled shows, thus differentiating and attracting talent.

Is anyone actively working on this? I’d like to research this thought further and understand any development already underway.