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Quick guide on creating a swap file for your Linux masternode server

coinguides — Sun, 26 May 2019 09:20:54 +0000

In order to operate a masternode you first need a VPS. Well, you can buy one from Vultr or Digital Ocean. They are most reliable and the most recommended VPS provider for masternodes. If you are not sure how to choose the right server then check out the following guides. Digital Ocean masternode server setup …

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Vultr masternode server setup – Account creation and server deployment

coinguides — Thu, 11 Apr 2019 09:22:51 +0000

Masternodes secures the coins network, it enables special functions on the blockchain and it also generates a steady flow of passive income to its owners. If you are new to masternodes or don’t know what it is then before you get into this topic it is very important that you understand how masternode works. Here …

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How to setup your first masternode server on Digital Ocean

coinguides — Fri, 29 Mar 2019 10:45:19 +0000

Masternode is a computer or a full node that is fully synced with the network and is running 24 x 7. Masternodes are completely different than the normal nodes or the wallet which you use to store your cryptocurrencies. They are different because apart from keeping the full blockchain and relaying transactions they provide special …

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What are Tiered Masternodes? The pros & cons of Masternode tiers

coinguides — Wed, 20 Mar 2019 11:41:03 +0000

Dash is the first cryptocurrency to incorporate a two tiered network. The first tier is comprised of PoW miners who are responsible for the creation of new blocks and the security of the network. Whereas the second tier consist of Masternodes. These masternodes are special nodes that are created to enhance stability and provide unique …

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A quick tip on creating and editing your masternode configuration file

coinguides — Tue, 18 Dec 2018 06:37:27 +0000

Has your masternode stopped working or is it not stable enough? What you need to note is that if your masternode has a laggy performance or if it disconnects randomly then you’ll end up losing your payments. For this reason make sure your nodes are running 24 x 7 without any performance issues. There are …

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A list of useful commands to help manage your Masternodes & Linux VPS

coinguides — Sat, 08 Dec 2018 02:59:59 +0000

With growing number of masternode coins you might be interested in setting up and running your own masternode. It can be either to earn a passive income or to test the environment or to understand how the whole system works. Actually most of the masternode coins are based on Dash or PIVX so the requirements …

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Masternode requirements – Why VPS? and why home PC is not suitable?

coinguides — Wed, 19 Sep 2018 15:49:21 +0000

Masternode technology is an invention of Dash. They are special nodes on the network that are more than just another peer connection. Apart from running full nodes and relaying transactions they provide several functions to the network. To run a masternode you need two things: 1. A certain amount of coins that needs to be …

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Staking vs Masternodes: Difference between Masternodes & Proof of Stake

coinguides — Mon, 10 Sep 2018 12:51:51 +0000

Masternodes and Staking: In cryptocurrency they both are a system that is known to provide passive income. But is that it; just paying interest or there is more to it? What are the difference between them, how do they work and in what ways do they benefit the network? Before we see the pros and …

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How to get email alerts/notification for your masternode status & payouts

coinguides — Fri, 31 Aug 2018 04:06:55 +0000

Once the masternode setup is complete you can check your masternode status to ensure everything is working fine and it will receive payments promptly. But is that it? Masternodes are not something that you set and forget. Since Masternodes are hosted on a Virtual Private Server (VPS) you need to keep monitoring its downtime and …

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How to stop / turn off a Masternode and remove coins from it

coinguides — Sun, 19 Aug 2018 06:00:48 +0000

Has the price of your Masternode went up and you’d like to sell them quickly? Are you running more than 2 nodes of a same coin and would like to disable a node to spend those coins? The Masternode which you are running seems so worthless and you’d like to terminate it completely? There are …

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