Running a Masternode: Setup, Buying Shares, Earning ‘Interest’

Running a Masternode: Setup, Buying Shares, Earning ‘Interest’

With a current return-on-investment of 10-18% annually, many are wondering how to launch a Dash masternode. Luckily — unlike in the world of mining — detailed information on how to begin is not difficult to come by. But for interested investors who don’t own 1000 Dash now and won’t in the foreseeable future, what is a protocol-level, decentralized solution for the long-term? Masternode: A Basic Overview. A Dash masternode requires only two things: a basic computer and 1000 Dash in a single address. The computer can be a home setup, a Virtual Private Server (VPS), or a masternode-specific....


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