A decent general primer about Blurt, although I think there are some errors:
- "if you vote between 15 and 30 minutes, you can maximize your returns" - I believe as long as you vote after 5 minutes, there is no difference, and no way to "maximize" the curation reward.
- "be careful your voting power should not drop below 80%" - I debunked this longstanding myth here, but in short, it doesn't matter how low your voting power gets, you'll still earn the same amount of curation rewards. The ONLY thing that matters is that you never allow your voting power to hit 100% because that's when you are missing out on potential rewards.
- "Another way to generate passive income on Blurt is through delegating Blurt Power (BP). This allows you to lend your BP to others while receiving a share of their curation rewards." - 100% of the curation rewards generated by the delegated BP goes to the curator, and the delegator gets nothing. So this is not a potential source of passive income.
- Lastly, your post title is incorrect, because you didn't answer that question in your post.
My own observation is that if it's possible to get rich on Blurt, there would be record of it occurring. In other words, the question could be answered in the same way as the question "has anyone ever become rich with Blurt?" In over 4 years, it has not happened, though thousands have tried. That doesn't mean it's impossible, but it looks as though at least for now, it's very difficult.
Thank you very much for your detailed feedback!
I really appreciate that you took the time to clarify some technical points regarding Blurt mechanics.
Curation rewards timing – You're absolutely right, the crucial threshold is after 5 minutes. My phrasing regarding "maximizing" the return could have been clearer. Thank you for pointing that out!
Voting Power myth – That’s actually new information for me! I had not come across it in this form before. I’ve already read your post and found it very insightful—thank you for sharing it.
Delegation rewards – You’re correct: officially, 100% of the curation rewards generated by delegated BP go to the curator. However, delegators don’t necessarily come away empty-handed. In some cases, private agreements, manual compensations, or incentive structures exist where delegators receive benefits—such as a share of rewards or other perks. So while the blockchain itself might not automatically reward the delegator, indirect income opportunities are often possible. It's worth checking the specific agreements.
Post title critique – Fair point. My intention was more to explore the question from a broader angle, rather than definitively answer it. However, I did summarize my personal conclusion in the final section of the post:
The answer depends on how much effort, strategy, and patience one is willing to invest. While Blurt may not make you a millionaire overnight, it can become a solid additional income stream when used wisely.
Still, I understand your point that the title could have been clearer in reflecting that nuance.
Additionally, just a small side note for context:
Both Blurt and Hive originate from the same base—the Steem blockchain—though they have evolved into separate projects with different rules and communities. They share structural similarities but are not the same. Feel free to fact-check this history; it’s quite interesting.
Based on your feedback, I have made several corrections and adjustments to the post to improve its accuracy. Thanks again—it helps not only me but also the community! Always happy to exchange ideas.