Not saying curation will cease to exist completely but I don't think it will be increasing any time soon..

Yup, especially if your content is not aimed at a specific app or high-staked account with an interest in that arena. Blogging about your breakfast is on the way out for sure.

My entitlement formula is pretty simple: Your own vote x 10 = daily entitlement.

If you are doing better than that then you are fortunate and hopefully adding value here.