Orange IX Node Application 12528487693

Respondent ID 12528487693
End Date 03/27/2021 9:10:52 AM
language en
If you have previously applied to be a node please provide us with your application ID. Second-time applicants will be highly considered. You can email us at [email protected] if you don't know your application ID.
City/Town Montee Paiement
State/Province Quebec
Country Canada
What languages do you speak? (Please separate with commas so we can parse them) French, English
What is your occupation? Non-technical Role or Other (please specify)
Non-technical Role or Other (please specify) Super intendant
How many years experience in your field? 16+
What is the highest degree or level of school you have completed? Master’s degree (for example: MA, MS, MEng, MEd, MSW, MBA)
Did you purchase xx coins in the xx coin sale? Yes
Are you an individual or a group? Individual
Node City Secteur Oiseau Bleu
Node State/Province Quebec
Node Country Canada
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? Need sufficient hardware, currently do not have but am willing to purchase.
    What is the maximum upload bandwidth in megabits per second your node can provide? 900 mbps
    What is the maximum download bandwidth in megabits per second your node can provide? 900 mbps
    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. 0.20 cents kWh per day
    On a monthly basis, how much time can you publicly commit to dedicating toward governance if you were selected as a BetaNet node operator?` 80
    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). Bell
    If your server is located in a Datacenter, please specify the name of the company hosting it. Nodes will not be allowed to run on Hetzner. If you do, you will not receive compensation.
    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 (found here)? CPU, RAM and GPU, has to be setup
    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
    Why do you want to be a node? to participate in the growing xxnetwork community, and be a part in its future development.
    How did you originally hear about the xx network? Twitter
    Which current xx network communities are you a member of?
    • Twitter
    • Discord
    • Facebook
    • BetaNet Forum
    Are you an active member of those communities? Yes
    What specifically, interests you about the xx network platform? mainly its privacy and security
    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? Examples would be node setup & on-boarding review vlog post, bi-weekly twitter update, medium review of on-going node operational process, etc. 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 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?
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      Please specify what hardware you intend to use if selected.

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      Application looks knowledgeable and interested, has my approval!

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      CPU 3700, GPU 2080ti super, RAM 32 GB and EVO 980 pro 1TB + 250GB

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      Great application. Got my support

      Please tell us about your views on the use of network for illegal purposes.

      Should anything be done to mitigate or prevent that?

      A yes from me.

      Based on your response and interest, you have my support!

      Has my support

      Engaging and responsive along with a good application always has my vote of yes.

      :+1:t2::+1:t2:

      Good response and hardware got myvote

      glad to see your response about hardware. U have my support