Orange IV Node Application 12127485793

Respondent ID 12127485793
End Date 10/31/2020 2:40:47 PM
language en
If you have previously applied to be a node please provide us with your application ID.
City/Town almere
State/Province flevoland
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) Accountant
How many years experience in your field? 1-3
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 Almere
Node State/Province flevoland
Node Country Netherlands
For which networks have you ever operated a node?
  • Other (please specify): non
What kind of improvements would you like to see in xx network nodes vs. previous nodes you have supported? non
What are potential setbacks preventing you from operating an xx network node? very expansive hardware
What is the maximum upload bandwidth in megabits per second your node can provide? 500
What is the maximum download bandwidth in megabits per second your node can provide? 500
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). Vodafone
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: No i will buy everything new
Why do you want to be a node? I'm a single mom and i really care about my daughter off 10. I'm concerned about the data they track off her and the profiling. I want to support a better world for her with options to choice the apps.
How did you originally hear about the xx network? Word of Mouth
Which current xx network communities are you a member of?
  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn
Are you an active member of those communities? No
What specifically, interests you about the xx network platform? Privacy to the next generation
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? 1/2 times a month
    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
    • Other (please specify): make a better world for my doughter
    What is the difference between decentralized networks and distributed networks, and where on the decentralization spectrum do you sit? i didn't knew we have a option still last month.So i'm 200% off decentralization to privacy
    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. speed private security scalability What i read in the short time its not there. Rubylounge is a very good frend and he told me to read about this project. im so happy that i did.
    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? it means privacy is standard. I'm single but i a way i'm not there reading over my back and know my private live
    In your opinion, what threat, if any, do quantum computers pose toward decentralized systems? What about centralized systems? its already controlled
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    :clap:

    Specs can be found on page 3-4 of Beta Node Handbook

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    You have my support !

    If you are getting correct hardware, I’m voting for you as well!

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    You have my vote if you get the required HW.

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    You have my vote. Good for you and your daughter!

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    Has my support

    :smiley: :smiley: Hi hi, thank you all for the votes and trust.
    If I am selected then I will buy all the hardware. It is a lot of money for me, but I have some savings.
    Would be great to join! :smiley:

    Great motivation and application. Has my vote for the final selection!