Based on the fact that nobody has replied to this thread, I can only assume there aren't a lot of Stakebox users, PIVX enthusiasts, or that this thread keeps getting buried under a mountain of shitposts in this section.
I have another question that I brought up before in another thread, but I can't find that thread: The PIVX wallet that came loaded on my Stakebox is now out of date. Does anyone know how to load a new version onto the SD card without having to have the Stakebox connected to the internet (which is the whole reason I haven't used it yet)?
There are different wallet types available on the PIVX site, and I think I recall someone telling me that the Linux version works for the Raspberry Pi. Does anyone know if that's the case?
Topic: Has anyone used a StakeBox for staking coins? (Read 116 times)
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I just got my PIVX stakebox in the mail, though I haven't set it up yet. Looks like a pretty slick piece of machinery, even if it is only a raspberry pi with a logo on its case.
My understanding is that you can use it via a wi-fi connection, but I'm wondering how reliable that is. I don't have my own internet connection and thus can't connect it with an ethernet plug. For my main PC I use a wi-fi adapter with a pretty good range and "borrow" the wi-fi from a business across the street. Don't know if I can do the same thing with the stakebox, but I'm guessing no. I may have to wait until I can spring for my own internet hookup.
I'm still interested to know if anyone's used a stakebox, not just for PIVX but for any PoS coin. The manufacturer does make stakeboxes for a lot of different coins.
I just got my PIVX stakebox in the mail, though I haven't set it up yet. Looks like a pretty slick piece of machinery, even if it is only a raspberry pi with a logo on its case.
My understanding is that you can use it via a wi-fi connection, but I'm wondering how reliable that is. I don't have my own internet connection and thus can't connect it with an ethernet plug. For my main PC I use a wi-fi adapter with a pretty good range and "borrow" the wi-fi from a business across the street. Don't know if I can do the same thing with the stakebox, but I'm guessing no. I may have to wait until I can spring for my own internet hookup.
I'm still interested to know if anyone's used a stakebox, not just for PIVX but for any PoS coin. The manufacturer does make stakeboxes for a lot of different coins.
Just to preface my question, I did some searching in the altcoin section before making this thread, and I came across a post from 2016 I made that clearly displayed my ignorance:
Nice list but we should vote to see how many of these are still around next year. I'll guess ONE
Yeah, I have the same thought. I just get the feeling that holding onto a coin and expecting a return by just letting it sit there is waaaay too good to be true. What am I missing here?
Now it's 2019 and I'm very much interested in staking coins, with a particular penchant for PIVX. I just found out about Raspberry Pi staking, but I think I'm far too computer-ignorant to set up one for staking--or at least it would take a hell of a long time. While researching this stuff, I came across stakebox.org, which makes StakeBoxes specific to a lot of PoS coins. I'm sure a lot of you know what they are, but I haven't found anyone on this forum ever mentioning them, nor could I find any reviews online.
Have any of you used one of these machines, and if so what was your experience with it? I'm wondering whether I should just buy one of these or try to set up a RPi unit on my own. Any advice would be appreciated.
Nice list but we should vote to see how many of these are still around next year. I'll guess ONE
Now it's 2019 and I'm very much interested in staking coins, with a particular penchant for PIVX. I just found out about Raspberry Pi staking, but I think I'm far too computer-ignorant to set up one for staking--or at least it would take a hell of a long time. While researching this stuff, I came across stakebox.org, which makes StakeBoxes specific to a lot of PoS coins. I'm sure a lot of you know what they are, but I haven't found anyone on this forum ever mentioning them, nor could I find any reviews online.
Have any of you used one of these machines, and if so what was your experience with it? I'm wondering whether I should just buy one of these or try to set up a RPi unit on my own. Any advice would be appreciated.
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