Orange IX Node Application 12537578083

Respondent ID 12537578083
End Date 03/31/2021 2:48:06 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 Saint-Petersburg
State/Province
Country Russia
What languages do you speak? (Please separate with commas so we can parse them) English, Russian
What is your occupation? Full-Time Node Operator
Non-technical Role or Other (please specify)
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? No
Are you an individual or a group? Group (please identify legal organization name & structure)
Node City
Node State/Province
Node Country Russia, Netherlands, Kazakhstans, Belarus
For which networks have you ever operated a node?
  • Ethereum (ETH, ETC, etc)
  • Other (please specify): FreeTON, FILECOIN
What kind of improvements would you like to see in xx network nodes vs. previous nodes you have supported? doesn't matter, we plan to support different Blockchain projects, have good DevOps skills and wide range of server resources around the world
What are potential setbacks preventing you from operating an xx network node?
What is the maximum upload bandwidth in megabits per second your node can provide? 10000
What is the maximum download bandwidth in megabits per second your node can provide? 10000
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. 0,1$/kw
On a monthly basis, how much time can you publicly commit to dedicating toward governance if you were selected as a BetaNet node operator?` 30
In what type of environment would this server be located? Datacenter
If your server is located in your personal home, please specify the name of your Internet Service Provider (ISP).
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. ITGLOBAL.COM dedicated servers
Do you have past experience deploying hardware servers in a datacenter? We have 5 DC locations around the world, so we can setup any type of server hardware, usually we use branded hardware like CISCO UCS Servers, SuperMicro and so on.
Do you already own sufficient hardware to meet the published xx network BetaNet Node specifications (found here)? Supermicro AMD EPIC 7282, 32Gb RAM, NVIDIA TESLA T4, 960Gb EVO
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? We interested in your project, and want to discover more about it
How did you originally hear about the xx network? Telegram
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?
Outside of xx network communities, are you an active participant in other node or developer community groups? If so, which ones? our group is active member of FreeTON project
Have you ever attended a blockchain conference? If so, which one(s)? nope
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. 2-3
    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 promote quantum secure distributed systems
    • To earn xx coins
    • To contribute to a promising project
    • To undo the centralization of the internet by big tech companies
    • 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? Decentralized network does not have one center of management and control, it's not just distributed.
    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. Most interested is quantum specific
    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? They can centralize it back)

    Looks okay.

    I’d prefer to see application from individual rather than a group, but considering the (seeming) ability to provide high quality network service, I support it.

    I agree with the above comment

    I agree, application is great would just prefer individual over group. With that changed, has my vote.

    Not a group…individual and its a yes.