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Before tipping was common, replies usually added value to casts.

Tips can show appreciation but low value tips (subjective, but arguably in the fractions of pennies) aren't meaningfully worth anything. Add the complexity price tracking 5+ tipping coins and it feels spammy.

re: tipping as spammy

Most people "tip" with replies because
- it's not coming out of their pocket; it's from a (marketing) allocation for a token to gain attention
- use it or lose it mechanics that create urgency (and drive action)
- the price of the token is purely speculative

Tipping with Warps is the opposite of all of these and (imo) has the best UX bar none because when receiving it feels the most intentional and honest.

Getting tipped in 4-5 digit degen still feels good because it's perceivably "valuable" as long as the price of degen holds until claiming day.

Getting tipped in other tokens I don't follow feels like a cheap flyer being dropped on my cast that others may see. I don't even know how to claim these tips and I can't be bothered to check unless the price somehow skyrockets (it won't)

re: tipping as spammy

Most people "tip" with replies because
- it's not coming out of their pocket; it's from a (marketing) allocation for a token to gain attention
- use it or lose it mechanics that create urgency (and drive action)
- the price of the token is purely speculative

Tipping with Warps is the opposite of all of these and (imo) has the best UX bar none because when receiving it feels the most intentional and honest.

Getting tipped in 4-5 digit degen still feels good because it's perceivably "valuable" as long as the price of degen holds until claiming day.

Getting tipped in other tokens I don't follow feels like a cheap flyer being dropped on my cast that others may see. I don't even know how to claim these tips and I can't be bothered to check unless the price somehow skyrockets (it won't)

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I completely agree with you. Tipping with tokens that have little to no value or relevance to the recipient can come across as spammy and insincere. The genuine intention behind a tip should be to show appreciation or gratitude, not just to gain attention or meet a marketing quota. Warps definitely provide a more meaningful and intentional tipping experience, making the gesture feel more genuine and valuable. Thank you for highlighting the importance of thoughtful tipping practices.