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Earn While You Sleep! Earning Passive Income with Cardano, Solana, and Caged Beasts

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2 years ago

June 23, 2023

Passive income is money you earn without investing too much time and effort. It usually requires some upfront work, but once established, you can pretty much earn money while you sleep. Affiliate marketing, dropshipping, and real estate investments are some popular ways to earn passive income, but did you know you can grow your investments with cryptocurrencies as well?

It’s true! Through the process of staking, yield farming, and participating in referral schemes, you, too, can rake in the big bucks without getting off your couch. In this article, we look at how you can earn passive income with Cardano, Solana, and Caged Beasts (BEASTS).

Cardano’s Staking System

Cardano (ADA) is a decentralised computing platform and cryptocurrency that has a unique approach to validating transactions while minimising energy consumption. It also offers a lucrative opportunity for investors to earn passive income through staking.

Staking refers to the process of validating crypto transactions on the blockchain network. Participants earn additional cryptocurrency by contributing to the network. To stake Cardano, users can create an account on reputable crypto exchanges, deposit ADA tokens, navigate to their staking page, select a staking duration, enter the desired amount to stake, and confirm the choice. Staking benefits include passive income and active participation in the network, but it’s important to consider the potential drawbacks, such as market volatility and selecting a reliable staking pool or exchange. Popular options for Cardano staking include Binance, Kraken, Crypto.com, CEX.IO, and KuCoin, as well as dedicated wallets like Yoroi and Daedalus.

Solana’s Staking System

Solana (SOL) is an open-source platform that utilises blockchain technology to offer decentralised finance (DeFi) solutions. It uses a proof-of-stake mechanism to secure transactions and has created a broad ecosystem of decentralised applications that are responsible for millions of dollars.

Staking SOL can be done through a crypto wallet. First, choose a secure wallet that supports SOL staking, like the official Solana Wallet or Exodus. Acquire SOL tokens by purchasing them on a crypto exchange or transferring them from another wallet. Transfer the SOL tokens to the staking wallet and delegate them to a validator through the staking section of the wallet, following the provided instructions. Once delegated, you can start earning staking rewards, typically paid out weekly. Keep in mind that specific personal information and minimum deposit requirements may apply, so be prepared to provide the necessary details and understand the staking process.

Caged Beasts’ Referral Program

Caged Beasts (BEASTS) is a fresh face in the meme coin world, which has adopted an attractive marketing tactic for its presale that is now live. Caged Beasts doesn’t offer a staking function but instead has a referral system.

Users generate a unique referral code which they can share with their family and friends. Once they use the code, the referrer receives a 20% deposit in ETH, BNB, or USDT directly into their wallet. The referral recipient will also receive an extra 20% in BEASTS tokens.

Earning passive income has become easier and less labour-intensive with the rise of cryptocurrencies. By staking Cardano and Solana, users can earn incentives by supporting the network. Caged Beasts offers a referral program that rewards users for spreading the word. Whichever method you decide to choose, you’re sure to generate income without extensive effort.

Learn more about Caged Beasts:

Website: https://cagedbeasts.com

Twitter: https://twitter.com/CAGED_BEASTS

Telegram: https://t.me/CAGEDBEASTS

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Abia Takes Over Electricity Supply In 8 LGAs

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4 days ago

July 28, 2025

The Tide

The Abia State Government said it is finalising a deal with the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) to assume control of electricity supply in eight Local Government Areas currently outside the coverage of Geometric Power.

The move is part of a broader plan to achieve full electricity autonomy and enhance industrial growth across the state.

The Statement Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, made the disclosure while inaugurating professionals to serve on six strategic government boards, including the Abia State Advisory Council on Electricity, chaired by Dr. Sam Amadi, a former Chairman of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC).

In a statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Executive Governor, Ukoha Njoku Ukoha, Otti said the ongoing discussions with EEDC aimed to “island” the remaining eight LGAs—similar to the Aba ring-fenced area already powered by Geometric Power.

He added that the state intends to generate, transmit, distribute, and regulate electricity within its territory under the authority granted by the new Electricity Act signed into law in April.

“Electricity is so critical here because everything we are doing, particularly in the area of industrialisation, depends on electricity.

“In the next few months, we should be concluding a transaction with EEDC where we will pull the remaining eight local governments of the state out of EEDC and have them as an island, just like Aba”, the statement said.

The Governor explained that the plan to take over electricity supply in those areas is designed to eliminate dependence on national providers and improve service delivery across the board. Once completed, the deal will allow Abia to independently manage power supply in all 17 LGAs.

The statement emphasised that the State Government views reliable electricity as a foundation for economic development and industrialisation, with the power reform effort serving as a central pillar in its broader reform agenda highlighting the critical role of the Electricity Advisory Council in overseeing Abia’s power transition.

Responding, the Commissioner for Power and Public Utilities and Co-Chair of the Electricity Advisory Council, Engr. Ikechukwu Monday, expressed gratitude for the opportunity, pledging to leverage the council’s expertise to help the government meet its electricity goals.

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‘Gas Shortages, Infrastructure Deficiency, Bane Of Power Sector Growth’

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4 days ago

July 28, 2025

The Tide

Former Power Minister, Prof. Bart Nnaji, has said that until Nigeria fulfills investment commitments in gas infrastructure that would sustain adequate gas supply to thermal power stations, the growth of the power sector would continue to experience generation shortfall.

Nnaji said in the next two decades power generation in the country would be dominated by gas fired plants.

He attributed Nigeria’s persistent gas shortage to inadequate investment in gas infrastructure and called for more support from both government and the private sector.

Speaking at the 2025 Oriental News Conference, with the theme “Integrating Nigeria’s Gas Potential into Strategic Energy Transition Initiatives”, Thursday, in Lagos, Nnaji, who also doubled as Chairman of the event, said the country’s gas sector remained underdeveloped due to insufficient investment in extraction, transmission and transportation.

Addressing stakeholders from across the oil and gas value chain, including key government officials, Nnaji said “The focus should not rest solely on government-led efforts — the private sector must also play a vital role.

“What we need is for the government to act as a true enabler, offering the necessary support for infrastructure and gas harvesting. It’s baffling that with over 210 trillion cubic feet of gas, we still face local shortages.

“We’re unable to produce sufficient quantities to support operations across the country. Though operations improved this year, they weren’t previously at full capacity. A seventh train is underway, but we need more gas.”

According to him, Nigeria’s history of mining and exporting coal before abandoning it reflects a wider pattern of resource neglect.

The former power minister, who stated that gas-fired plants were critical to Nigeria’s power generation, stressed the need for a reliable supply to ensure thermal plants operate effectively.

He noted that Geometric Power Ltd, which he chairs, is among the companies generating electricity through thermal sources.

“For effective supply from thermal plants, an adequate and reliable gas supply is vital. While we have hydro power, gas-fired plants remain dominant and will likely stay that way for the next ten to twenty years”, he said.

While acknowledging the role of renewable energy in rural electrification, Nnaji stated that Nigeria’s baseload power must continue to come from gas or hydro sources, noting, however, that hydro power comes with limitations that require regional cooperation.

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NUPRC Blames Out Service Trunk Lines On Vandalism … As Rivers NUJ Promises Development Journalism

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4 days ago

July 28, 2025

The Tide

The Port Harcourt Regional Coordinator, Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), Dr. Musa Zagi, has blamed the out of service of its several Trunk Lines on act of vandalism.

Zagi expressed the reservation while playing host to a Courtesy Visit by the Rivers State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), in his office, in PortHarcourt, recently.

Lamenting the increasing incidents of what he described as wilful destruction of trunk lines, Zagi expressed regret over the frenzy for compensation, despite the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA).

He insisted that the vandalisation of the nation’s oil and gas facilities has contributed to the setbacks in the sector as it has also resulted to the out of service state of most of its trunk lines.

Zagi noted with dismay the decrease in production in the faces of increased population and expenses, adding that it has also led to increased trucking on the roads and all, at the detriment of the nation’s economy.

“Regrettably, production is decreasing while expenses and population are on the rise. This has incidentally increased trucking on our roads, since almost all our trunk lines are out of service. It is in this light that your visit to us becomes apt”, he stated.

While lauding the Rivers NUJ for initiating the visit, Zagi urged the Union to, through its reportage, sensitise the people on the need to eschew wilful vandalisation of the nation’s oil and gas facilities.

He said, “again your decision to change the narrative from incident reportage to developmental journalism should be commended by all. We are excited by that cheering news”.

Earlier, the Chairman of the Rivers State Council of the NUJ, Comrade Paul Bazia-Nsaneh, noted the crucial role of the NUPRC in managing the oil and gas industry, the heartbeat of the nation’s economy and stressed the need for partnership for greater productivity.

Bazia-Nsaneh stated that the Council under his leadership was poised to change the narratives of journalism from incident reportage to development journalism.

In his words, “We are moving away from incident or negative reportage to development journalism.

“NUJ, therefore, is open to partnering with you in that regard, having known the crucial role NUPRC plays in regulating the oil and gas, especially the upstream”.

By: Lady Godknows Ogbulu