Hi @toadie
Yes. Some of them will credit users with cash, tokens, or points when shared. I just didn’t think to do so.
My main limitation is geolocation. Last year I tried to get started with Helium, but living around a small population isn’t that great for many of those listed.
Here are some I use and can recommend (affiliate links provide credit both ways):
– Honeygain—as mentioned location matters, so I make only about $50 a year. Earnings can range from $30 to $300 a year.
– Packetstream.io - also about $50/yr.
The bandwidth usage is noticeable. My ISP upload is 300/Mbps. I run them on my home lab’s Thinkcentre Tiny using Docker containers so they run 24/7.
Honeygain and Packetstream is proven and pays out in cash, while Grass.io is more speculative and pays in crypto.
I’m also on the waitlist for Timpi interested in these nodes:
As you know, I’ve been looking into setting up an NAS in my home lab. I’m hoping for 10TB to 20TB and then I’ll setup Storj or Sia (storage networks) These reward uptime and reliability more than location, which makes them a good regional‑agnostic way to monetize spare disk and outbound bandwidth.