Confirmed. The answer is you need to put in 600 BTC. FOr more information read here:
https://steemit.com/steemit/@compsci/200-likes-30-comments-usd5000-20-likes-3-comments-usd5-2-likes-1-comment-usd0-05
Some ultra master called "dantheman" and his friends control who gets paid.
RE: Do I have to buy 6 BTC worth of STEEM Power to be a blogger here?