I found your youtube channel only very recently while I was browsing for more Jordan Peterson after I saw his interview with Cathy Newman.
It's great to see you over here on steem!
Before asking what gives DTube its value, let's ask what gives Youtube it'ts value. It is obviously not the advertisement. It's the content.
About 14 years ago, I learned how to programm from a Youtube series. Today I work as a programmer and I am more then ready to pay for good content, it pays my salary after all. Also, I am absolutely willing to upvote some shitty video if it promises some good content for the future. Even just because it might motivate you to be productive.
You are the value, bro ;)