Orange IV Node Application 12123871509

Respondent ID 12123871509
End Date 10/30/2020 9:32:24 AM
language en
If you have previously applied to be a node please provide us with your application ID.
City/Town Amersfoort
State/Province Utrecht
Country Netherlands
What languages do you speak? Dutch,English
What is your occupation? Non-technical Role or Other (please specify)
Non-technical Role or Other (please specify) Retired
How many years experience in your field? 16+
What is the highest degree or level of school you have completed? Graduated Secondary or High School, or equivalent
Did you purchase xx coins in the xx coin sale? No
Are you an individual or a group? Individual
Node City Amersfoort
Node State/Province Utrecht
Node Country Netherlands
For which networks have you ever operated a node?
    What kind of improvements would you like to see in xx network nodes vs. previous nodes you have supported?
    What are potential setbacks preventing you from operating an xx network node? Nothing
    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? 100
    Please estimate the cost of electricity in the geographic area where your BetaNet node will be running. 20 cents for 1000watts per 1 hour
    On a monthly basis, how much time can you publicly commit to dedicating toward governance if you were selected as a BetaNet node operator?` 10
    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). Ziggo
    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: I have a computer but it will be upgraded if I can be a node.
    Why do you want to be a node? To be able to support the network and to have a passive income as well.
    How did you originally hear about the xx network? Word of Mouth
    Which current xx network communities are you a member of?
      Are you an active member of those communities?
      What specifically, interests you about the xx network platform? That your data is erased thus having more privacy. Especially the companies are MISusing your private information which is ridiculous.
      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)?
      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: When I was still working I lead a team of colleagues
      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 piece to try and later can be more.
      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 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
      What is the difference between decentralized networks and distributed networks, and where on the decentralization spectrum do you sit? Of course decentralized because it would be a honest environment. No misuse by people with a title.
      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. Sending/Receiving information without anybody to know. And that will be available with the XX network,even on a mobile phone.That is great!
      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? I believe that people are more open minded when they know/realise that they have true privacy. So people would certaintly be different when they have true privacy.
      In your opinion, what threat, if any, do quantum computers pose toward decentralized systems? What about centralized systems? About quantum computing, I read some articles already about it but I need to read more about it

      Looks good, good answers. If you can have the right hardware, then you got my vote. :+1:

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

      You have my vote.

      Good application. I say yes.