There is now a much easier, managed BTC2 masternode hosting service available for 1.99 euros per month at https://ihostmn.com/hostmn.php?coin=BTC2 - follow the instructions on that website, making sure to send the 1000 BTC2 only to your local wallet's receiving address. We haven't tested it ourselves yet but so long as you don't send the BTC2 outside of your own wallet, you can't lose it.