do $degen tips have the same value as sending $degen?

I feel like they aren't, but wondering if it's explained anywhere

bringing /commerce onchain. protocol engineer. founder @slice @deframe

1 $DEGEN = 1 $DEGEN

it just doesn't come out of my pocket, it's allocated to you (by me) as part of the second airdrop

This is the proper response.  The only other issue is the time value of $Degen.  

The tips everyone gives here like this:
2000 $Degen

Will be allocated from airdrop 2 (20% of supply) which will start distribution beginning by claim at Degen.tips on February 29.