I've pondered over whether VEARN's reward system actually sways the entire BBNaija voting outcome. Let's imagine ordinary users like you and me are caught in the excitement, earning points by voting for a favorite contestant—it feels motivating, right?

But in my experience, the impact is arguably superficial when considering the overall voting tally. While VEARN encourages more activity during voting periods, we're often talking about thousands, if not millions, of viewers voting. A handful using VEARN won't tip the entire voting scales, but sure, it creates buzz and keeps folks engaged.

It does raise eyebrows about whether it affects the "purity" of the voting process, given its slightly transactional spin. However, with transparency practices in place around vote counting, the core democratic process remains relatively intact.

So, while VEARN is a neat way to feel more invested in outcomes, and who doesn't love a reward for their clicks, I'd say it's not dramatically rewriting the voting rules of engagement—just adding a fun extra layer. We're still the audience, pumping life into the show with our votes.