Orange IV Node Application 12105732629

Respondent ID 12105732629
End Date 10/24/2020 7:05:48 AM
language en
If you have previously applied to be a node please provide us with your application ID.
City/Town London
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) Lanlord
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 Hackney
Node State/Province London
Node Country UK
For which networks have you ever operated a node?
  • Other (please specify): None yet
What kind of improvements would you like to see in xx network nodes vs. previous nodes you have supported? I haven't supported nodes yet
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? I'm not sure
What is the maximum download bandwidth in megabits per second your node can provide? Not sure
What is a reasonable uptime estimate you can provide for your BetaNet node? 100
Please estimate the cost of electricity in the geographic area where your BetaNet node will be running. Not sure
On a monthly basis, how much time can you publicly commit to dedicating toward governance if you were selected as a BetaNet node operator?` 100
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). EE
If your server is located in a Datacenter, please specify the name of the company hosting it. no
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: I will get the hardware required, I currently use a Mac that holds 8GB
Why do you want to be a node? This is a great opportunity to be part of new technology as I see this as the future. I truly appreciate the service whereby you know you can have complete privacy, especially in times today and more people are working from home.
How did you originally hear about the xx network? Influencer Vlog
Which current xx network communities are you a member of?
  • Twitter
  • Facebook
Are you an active member of those communities? No
What specifically, interests you about the xx network platform? It came highly recommended
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:
    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
    • 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 promote quantum secure distributed systems
    • 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?
    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?

    Please complete last four questions
    For bandwidth plug your computer with a rj45 cable and do a speedtest or check your subscription name to your provider. Bandwidth is very important.

    Just to ensure you are aware. Specs can be found on page 3-4 of Beta Node Handbook