I researched PIVX yesterday. it's interesting but something doesn't connect for me. i.e. they have been around for a couple of years but their SEO (searches are not working). and their roadmap is only in arrears. i don't get a good feeling yet on PIVX.

With regard to Bitsend, they've been around, but i haven't see a clearer roadmap.

therefore i'd stay away from them until more becomes clear. - because setting up a masternode even at the lower market cap Mn's you still need $1K-$2K to get a masternode up and running. if your okay with the risk then okay.