Utilizing PoS (Proof of Stake) coins in your portfolio can be a great way to make passive income. It can also be a bit of a pain if you don't have the right information. You can stake coins yourself on your own computer, but you have to run that computer 24/7. You can run a masternode yourself too, if you have a virtual server and some compiling experience. Some common PoS coins are $PIVX, $DASH, $LUX and $RDD. Other coins, like $KCS and $XLM pay a daily or weekly dividend. If this sounds easier to you, that's why I have them both as #1
If you hold Stellar Lumens, did you know that you could be making interest on them? Just download the Stellar Desktop Client and then login to your wallet and click on wallet address. Then click on inflation destination and set vote to: xlmpool.com. You will get free $XLM every Monday. No need to keep the wallet running. While this is a small payment, intended to cover inflation, it's better than nothing.
Ok, now let's move on to the top 4 staking platforms. Here is a graphic that I made, and then I will get into more detail about each platform:
So, it may look pretty cut and dry, but it is important to clarify some things. If you have a specific coin you want to stake, for instance $XP coin is only available for staking on Stake United.. If you have a specific coin you want to stake, your choices may be limited. Also, in general, having your coins in a shared masternode will pay better than just a pool, but this can vary depending on which platform you choose. Also, the transparency is still fairly limited on all of these, as it's a new thing and I suspect they want to protect themselves from liability. Some experimentation on your part may be required. They are mostly not in the United States and they do not have public faces behind them. That would be a great business if you made it, please contact me of you have capital, I want to work with you. Trust is all on you. I am in no way vouching for any of these, but here they are:
So, that's my opinion, and I am sticking too it. What's some of your experiences with these guys, or do you think I left someone out? Comment below.
Note for transparency: All of these programs have referral systems, and all links are ref links. More details can be found at https://CryptoNinja.co/staking