Hey @jammey! Thanks for your interest. The point of this initiative is to give an unexpected boost to the Curation Rewards of those that actively Curate new posts. Check out the previous edition for a more detailed explanation of the project. For a broad overview of the mechanics of Curation, see the Steem website
To answer your specific question: A minnow benefits by upvoting before the guaranteed boost and the support of wealthy Steemians that would like to reward active Curation. Depending on your Steem Power and the % weight of your vote, your Curation Reward can increase by 8 to 20 times compared to your average upvote.
Hey @jammey! Thanks for your interest. The point of this initiative is to give an unexpected boost to the Curation Rewards of those that actively Curate new posts. Check out the previous edition for a more detailed explanation of the project. For a broad overview of the mechanics of Curation, see the Steem website
To answer your specific question: A minnow benefits by upvoting before the guaranteed boost and the support of wealthy Steemians that would like to reward active Curation. Depending on your Steem Power and the % weight of your vote, your Curation Reward can increase by 8 to 20 times compared to your average upvote.