I used to think like you but in the end people will do what they want with their money and it's their money and we have and should have no say.
It's up to the devs and whales to actually give motivesand reasons for people to hold and power up. Or at least not power down their author rewards, lol.
For now, the only reason to do that is to tip your friends and authors you enjoy. 4 years have proven that this is simply not enough.
Suggestions?