~17k views, +360 hours of reading time (2 min 30 sec average reading time per user)
What's the requirements to use this medium pay thing?
Do users have to pay to view the article? I don't think this works for me if it prevents HN visitors from reading it.
As a writer, you simply need to sign up for Medium Partner Program (and complete the KYC sending your ID, bank account details, etc.). They pay quite well (the first week of each month).
Medium gets revenues from premium users who pay $5 per month and distributes all the revenues based on views, reading time, etc.