Realistically nothing other than basic human needs have intrinsic value. We as humans choose what we give value to.

Having both reactions and zaps- I can see the value in that. Reactions for acknowledgement & zaps as a reward for top tier content, to me its still a great step forward, and progress from the norms weve created on other social media platforms.

My only concern with OnlyZaps, would be creating a P2W environment, a funnel for the biggest wallets, people only engaging with the biggest wallets in hopes of handouts, and potentially lowering overall engagement with your average user. A platform needs content + engagement to grow, its gamification for users, whether it's a reaction or a zap. It's a reward system that creates a positive feedback loop and people will continue to create, whether for reactions and a bonus if they receive a zap.

The people with large followings at this moment deserve the attention and zaps they receive, and they dish them out as well, but not every person with a name is them, nor shares their values. Many are in the social media realm for personal gain, and not the culture.

The current system is pretty good if I'm being honest, and it's still in it's infancy. I'm here to stay regardless of what route it takes.