What we need next is someone with some programming talent to make a site like a pool, but you buy shares of a masternode. So when masternodes are much more expensive, they could still be divided down to a reasonable level. This would also allow someone who was not computer savvy to invest in masternodes, which is optimal.
I suggest the software not be based on anything existing, so it could become a darkcoin advantage over the competition. It seems pretty simple though, you buy shares for 1DRK, then it has some screens for stats and it pays out dividends much like MPOS.
I'm very happy you brought up this venue. I was thinking along the same lines.
Basically, it turns such 'Masternodes-pools' into 'Saving Accounts'.
Ordinary users will be able to deposit DRK, and gain interest... just like they do in their bank, and withdraw at any moment.
Tech professionals will be able to run 'masternode-pools' and gain fees, without the need to put down a heavy investment.
This sounds like a very healthy economy.
Booyakasha!