Some months ago I saw @lloyddavis [post](https://steemit.com/tuttle/@lloyddavis/tuttle-coin-via-grantcoin-social-meetup-rewards) about [Grantcoin](http://www.grantcoin.org/get-grantcoin/basic-income/?referral-code=ej74g43dgi). It's yet another cryptocurrency with some basis in Bitcoin, but is supposed to be moving to proof of stake this year to be less energy intensive. They share out a percentage of what is available to anyone who wants it as a form of basic income. All you have to do is set up an account and it gets paid in without you doing anything else. I only did this so a week or so ago and already have a few dollars worth.

![Grantcoin](http://www.grantcoin.org/wp-content/uploads/Grantcoin-logo-with-slogan.png)

There's a generous referral bonus of 100% for each recruit for the first year, so by signing up a few people you could get a nice amount, assuming [the price](https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/grantcoin/) doesn't fall dramatically. You can use [my link](http://www.grantcoin.org/get-grantcoin/basic-income/?referral-code=ej74g43dgi) if you want. I will see how it goes, but will look at giving some to good causes.

You can use [Ekata](https://ekata.social/) for the on-line wallet and this includes various social features (groups and messaging). I've not used those as yet, but if some people I know sign up then it may be useful. I've been looking at various ways to get some passive income, including those linked in my signature. They only make me pennies, but may be worth something in the long run. You really can't expect to get much for almost no work, but Grantcoin is paying better than most and I don't have to keep visiting ad-filled sites to get my share.

There are also desktop and mobile wallet apps.

My Eobot cloud mining is generating 1 Steem every couple of weeks, but I did buy a fair bit using what I got from other faucets. That will keep running for a few years and should eventually be in profit.

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I'm Steve, the geeky guitarist. Get free cryptocurrency at <a href="http://www.grantcoin.org/get-grantcoin/basic-income/?referral-code=ej74g43dgi">Grantcoin</a>, <a href="http://moondoge.co.in/?ref=8664b36d5124">Moondoge</a>, <a href="http://moonbit.co.in/?ref=603edc10a045">MoonBitcoin</a> or <a href="https://www.eobot.com/user/513333">Eobot</a>. You can earn from chat using <a href="https://www.wowapp.com/w/steevc/Steve-Clark">WowApp</a>. If you use these I get a small reward. You can recruit others to do the same.</p>