There's not going to be any quick money, though Shard Mines do generate decent SPS (for now). The cost to start them is prohibitive and I won't be parting with a huge amount of TC's to kick start mine (I have 3 occupied).

I feel plots may go down even further after people realise what as sink this is going to be. Too many short term people around, and if new to crypto the long-term mentality takes time to start working.