I must have misunderstood the crypto non crypto question ....
For this question, I can say in the history of artists and creators, there are many who have toiled and laboured with their passion, going hungry, but they keep at it. Some will see the fruits of their labour in their lifetime. I don’t think it is exclusive to DTube
But what I have come to understand is this platform makes you creator, consumer and curator, at least at the moment. Maybe it will be different with mass adoption.
So engagement is driving it unless of course you are a whale or orca I suppose.
Anyways, I wish you all the best and I hope you get the answers that you are looking for.