Orange II Node Application 11896940238, submitted on 08-12-2020

Respondent ID 11896940238
Application Date 08/12/2020 2:33:28 PM
Application Language English
Applicant City Chaumont-Gistoux
Applicant State/Province WB
Applicant Country Belgium
What languages do you speak? French, Dutch, English
What is your occupation? Non-technical Role or Other (please specify)
How many years experience in your field? 16+
What is the highest degree or level of school you have completed? Bachelor’s degree (for example: BA. BS)
Did you purchase xx coins in the xx coin sale? Yes
Are you an individual or a group? Individual
Node City Chaumont-Gistoux
Node Province WB
Node Country Belgium
For which networks Have you ever operated a node? none
What kind of improvements would you like to see in xx network nodes vs. previous nodes you have supported? In comparison with the BTC : more stable crypto with energy saving. Fully anonymous.
What are potential setbacks preventing you from operating an xx network node? Government new laws. TO AVOID
What is a reasonable uptime estimate you can provide for your BetaNet node? 96
Please estimate the cost of electricity in the geographic area where your BetaNet node will be running. 200€/month
On a monthly basis, how much time can you publicly commit to dedicating toward governance if you were selected as a BetaNet node operator?` 90
What is the maximum upload bandwidth in megabits per second your node can provide? 100
What is the maximum download bandwidth in megabits per second your node can provide? 400
In what type of environment would this server be located? Datacenter
Do you have past experience deploying hardware servers in a datacenter? Yes (please describe), I have some friends who are operating in Data Center. I will easily join if I ask them.
Do you already own sufficient hardware to meet the published xx network BetaNet Node specifications (found here)? Yes (Please list specs)
Specs Asus MB, AMD Ryzen 7 2700x, RTX 2070 mini, RAM 32GB, Samsung 970 PRO SSD 1TB, 100mbit up / 100mbit down
Why do you want to be a node? Want to be part of the future worldwide crypto
How did you originally hear about the xx network? Word of Mouth
Which current xx network communities are you a member of? Facebook, LinkedIn
Are you an active member of those communities? Yes
What specifically, interests you about the xx network platform? I believe in the concept David Chaum is launching. BTC is too expensive to produce and will disappear
Outside of xx network communities, are you an active participant in other node or developer community groups? If so, which ones? no
Have you ever attended a blockchain conference? If so, which one(s)? yes i'm following Andreas Antonopoulos
Do you have past experience managing communities or creating content to be distributed across social media? Please enter details for all with which you are comfortable or have experience: Other forum management: Retail professional marketing surveys
As part of growing the xx network community, are you willing to create content as part of operating an xx network BetaNet node? Examples would be node setup & on-boarding review vlog post, bi-weekly twitter update, medium review of on-going node operational process, etc. once a month
Would you be interested in helping to lead the development of the next xx network community? Yes
Why do you want to run a node in the xx network? To protect private personal communication around health and lifestyle issues from mass surveillance and abuse by centralized organizations, To earn xx coins, To help build David Chaum's vision of a decentralized world, To contribute to a promising project, To undo the centralization of the internet by big tech companies, To help build true digital cash to fuel a decentralized economy, To reverse the political centralization of legal, police, and military organizations which favor the wealthy and powerful
What is the difference between decentralized networks and distributed networks, and where on the decentralization spectrum do you sit? Don't want to be assisted and managed by states and bank organizations
As best as you can given currently available information, please describe the value proposition of the xx network platform and how it differs from other current blockchain solutions. The reward is interesting. Electric consumption seems to be in line with the ecological trend and I believe in the creator of the xx coin
Privacy by Default is a goal of the xx network Platform. In your opinion, why is Privacy by Default critical for the future of the internet? Big Brother is watching us !!!!! Don't agree
In your opinion, what threat, if any, do quantum computers pose toward decentralized systems? What about centralized systems? Which one? only centralisation is a danger for liberty
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This is a good applicant.

definitly this guy should join ;=)

You have my support!