6.1.0. Benefits of Hosting a Masternode
By hosting a masternode on your computer, you become a node operator who enjoys the following three benefits:
(1). Passive income
When you set up a masternode, the blockchain rewards you handsomely by minting cryptos. These cryptos are good sources of passive income. A node operator receives continuous block rewards for his operation as long as he hosts the masternode.
(2). Investment Risk Mitigation
Masternodes provide an opportunity to hedge the risk of investing in volatile crypto assets. They do this by providing predictable returns to node operators who are thus incentivized to run the network.
(3). Governance Rights
People running nodes for a cryptocurrency often do have governance right to vote on decisions pertaining to the network. So, while they benefit from passive income, node operators do also enjoy being a part of the overall success of the network.