Orange IV Node Application 12060840159

Respondent ID 12060840159
End Date 10/08/2020 7:40:42 PM
language en
If you have previously applied to be a node please provide us with your application ID.
City/Town Maitland
State/Province Ontario
Country Canada
What languages do you speak? English, French
What is your occupation? IT
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? Associates degree (for example: AA, AS)
Did you purchase xx coins in the xx coin sale? No
Are you an individual or a group? Individual
Node City Maitland
Node State/Province Ontario
Node Country Canada
For which networks have you ever operated a node?
  • Bitcoin (BTC, BCH, etc)
  • Other (please specify): XRP
What kind of improvements would you like to see in xx network nodes vs. previous nodes you have supported? Docker container deployments
What are potential setbacks preventing you from operating an xx network node? None.
What is the maximum upload bandwidth in megabits per second your node can provide? 1000
What is the maximum download bandwidth in megabits per second your node can provide? 10000
What is a reasonable uptime estimate you can provide for your BetaNet node? 99
Please estimate the cost of electricity in the geographic area where your BetaNet node will be running. 12.9/KWH
On a monthly basis, how much time can you publicly commit to dedicating toward governance if you were selected as a BetaNet node operator?` 40
In what type of environment would this server be located? Datacenter
If your server is located in your personal home, please specify the name of your Internet Service Provider (ISP).
If your server is located in a Datacenter, please specify the name of the company hosting it.
Do you have past experience deploying hardware servers in a datacenter? Senior manager for a large Canadian ISP. Been in the ISP industry for 22+ years. Have built out national networks, VMware infrastructure, thousands of servers including vm and bare metal
Do you already own sufficient hardware to meet the published xx network BetaNet Node specifications? Multiple carrier grade servers available to dedicate
Do you have hardware you would like to use but does not meet the stated BetaNet node specs? If so, please provide specs on that hardware below:
Why do you want to be a node? Crypto believer. Want to support the XX network
How did you originally hear about the xx network? Word of Mouth
Which current xx network communities are you a member of?
  • Twitter
  • BetaNet Forum
Are you an active member of those communities? No
What specifically, interests you about the xx network platform? Very interested in privacy aspects. I am involve in security and encryption on a daily basis
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)? No
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:
  • Livestream/broadcast video content: Live XRP trading stream
As part of growing the xx network community, are you willing to create content as part of operating an xx network BetaNet node? How much content on a monthly basis? No
Would you be interested in helping to lead the development of the next xx network community? No
Why do you want to run a node in the xx network
  • To protect the privacy of political speech
  • To protect private personal communication around health and lifestyle issues from mass surveillance and abuse by centralized organizations
  • 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?
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.
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?
In your opinion, what threat, if any, do quantum computers pose toward decentralized systems? What about centralized systems?

You have my support.

You have my support! P.S. Love your bandwidth! Got me drooling! :wink:

Has my support as well.

Good app. You have my vote.

Very good application, support granted :+1: