I noticed this too, but I did read the end - there's more - which provides an explanation of sorts, along with a request for patience.

Anyway, the blog he refers to has been edited, so it now also includes the explanation...

I've posted a screengrab and a commentary of it here. https://medium.com/all-about-m/did-you-see-the-medium-update-on-earnings-3a4f6d49e1ed

Don't worry. I won't be paid for your read. 😆

But the information might be slightly reassuring. Maybe.