Orange IV Node Application 12116270515

Respondent ID 12116270515
End Date 10/28/2020 5:24:07 AM
language en
If you have previously applied to be a node please provide us with your application ID.
City/Town Lelystad
State/Province Flevoland
Country Netherlands
What languages do you speak? Dutch English German
What is your occupation? Non-technical Role or Other (please specify)
Non-technical Role or Other (please specify) Showroom bilder
How many years experience in your field? 16+
What is the highest degree or level of school you have completed? None (Self-Taught)
Did you purchase xx coins in the xx coin sale? No
Are you an individual or a group? Individual
Node City Lelystad
Node State/Province Flevoland
Node Country Netherlands
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? None
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? 1000
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. 21 cents a 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?` 1
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). Kpn
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’m believer in privacy and I like to have some passive income as well. Is privacy not normal
How did you originally hear about the xx network? Word of Mouth
Which current xx network communities are you a member of?
  • Discord
Are you an active member of those communities? No
What specifically, interests you about the xx network platform? That there will be massive shift in privacy and also on a micro level payments scale
Outside of xx network communities, are you an active participant in other node or developer community groups? If so, which ones? No that’s not a option for me
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? 1 articles
    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 private personal communication around health and lifestyle issues from mass surveillance and abuse by centralized organizations
    • To earn xx coins
    • To contribute to a promising project
    What is the difference between decentralized networks and distributed networks, and where on the decentralization spectrum do you sit? Decentralized networks wil give back the power to the people. Distributed by who Is always the question. I’m really a believer in this goods
    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. Which solutions? They don’t tickle the box on the 4 keywords speed privacy scalable security
    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? Becouse its our right
    In your opinion, what threat, if any, do quantum computers pose toward decentralized systems? What about centralized systems? We don’t know where quantum computers are and how they are used at this moment. But it is a threat if they create a quantum network

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

    Are you able to get this together and running?

    HW specs please.

    I will buy everything new from the list off specs.
    Thanks for reviewing my application.
    Mvg Rene

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    If you promise that there will be iron, but only really not vps, I am ready to vote,