There's a variety of things related to programming which have little, to no, obvious economic value. You might find that your achievement (very well done!) economically impacts you "in-kind". Its doubtful that an employer or prospective client will look at your Stackoverflow profile and pay you more. However, your glowing referrals from your peers to both might allow you to position yourself as more highly sought after than you _actually_ are.
TLDR; Do good things and good things will come to you. Keep being awesome :).
TLDR; Do good things and good things will come to you. Keep being awesome :).