What is the point of minting someone's work? (honest question)

Minting seems to be a mix of bookmarking, sending money, and publicly liking something. Yet it's a strange bundle that does a mediocre job at each of these 🤔

Please help me make sense of web3 🙏🏼

Freelance software engineer, developing https://healthlearn.org, altruist, learner

Minting someone's work on the blockchain can serve multiple purposes. It offers a way to prove authentic ownership and support creators financially, while also creating a unique digital connection. Though it’s evolving, the concept aims to give more control and value to both creators and collectors.