Orange IV Node Application 12080658165

Respondent ID 12080658165
End Date 10/15/2020 5:40:51 PM
language en
If you have previously applied to be a node please provide us with your application ID.
City/Town Oxford
State/Province
Country UK
What languages do you speak? English
What is your occupation? Non-technical Role or Other (please specify)
Non-technical Role or Other (please specify) Accountant
How many years experience in your field? 8-15
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 Botley
Node State/Province Oxfordshire
Node Country UK
For which networks have you ever operated a node?
  • Other (please specify): None
What kind of improvements would you like to see in xx network nodes vs. previous nodes you have supported? No idea, yet.
What are potential setbacks preventing you from operating an xx network node? Cost
What is the maximum upload bandwidth in megabits per second your node can provide? 14.3
What is the maximum download bandwidth in megabits per second your node can provide? 70.9
What is a reasonable uptime estimate you can provide for your BetaNet node? 30
Please estimate the cost of electricity in the geographic area where your BetaNet node will be running. £0.15p 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? Personal Home
If your server is located in your personal home, please specify the name of your Internet Service Provider (ISP). Sky
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? No
Do you already own sufficient hardware to meet the published xx network BetaNet Node specifications? No
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? I want to be part of something revolutionary. And I’m bored.
How did you originally hear about the xx network? Telegram
Which current xx network communities are you a member of?
  • Twitter
Are you an active member of those communities? Yes
What specifically, interests you about the xx network platform? Privacy. It’s that sort of world that I want to live in.
Outside of xx network communities, are you an active participant in other node or developer community groups? If so, which ones?
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:
    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? Yes
    Why do you want to run a node in the xx network
      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?

      Hi there, can you upgrade your internet connection? And if so, 30% uptime is not a reasonable uptime as you suggest.Maybe a typo?
      The last 5 questions are optional,true, but it is important for the community. So if possible please do.
      The best,

      :rofl:

      Any way to increase your upload?

      Just so you’re aware of the specs. They can be found on page 3-4 of Beta Node Handbook

      Bandwidth and HW specs need to be met.

      Can you meet the requirements?