Orange IX Node Application 12540889554

Respondent ID 12540889554
End Date 04/01/2021 3:26:25 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 Odessa
State/Province
Country Ukraine
What languages do you speak? (Please separate with commas so we can parse them) Ru, En, Ukraine
What is your occupation? Full-Time Node Operator
Non-technical Role or Other (please specify)
How many years experience in your field? 4-7
What is the highest degree or level of school you have completed? Associates degree (for example: AA, AS)
Did you purchase xx coins in the xx coin sale? No
Are you an individual or a group? Individual
Node City Odessa
Node State/Province Odessa
Node Country Ukraine
For which networks have you ever operated a node?
  • DASH
  • Bitcoin (BTC, BCH, etc)
  • Other (please specify): Solana, XRT, CRO, Bitcoin Core forks
What kind of improvements would you like to see in xx network nodes vs. previous nodes you have supported? Easy install to a regular user (mass adoptions and decentralization), transparency and non-manipulation for personal overgain
What are potential setbacks preventing you from operating an xx network node? i think nothing
What is the maximum upload bandwidth in megabits per second your node can provide? 1gb+
What is the maximum download bandwidth in megabits per second your node can provide? 1gb+
What is a reasonable uptime estimate you can provide for your BetaNet node? 98
Please estimate the cost of electricity in the geographic area where your BetaNet node will be running. ~5-8 cent kwh night\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?` 100
In what type of environment would this server be located? Personal or DC. I'll see what's more profitable, rather DC
If your server is located in your personal home, please specify the name of your Internet Service Provider (ISP). Briz
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. hostkey
Do you have past experience deploying hardware servers in a datacenter? OVH Infra-2, Infra-1. Hetzner AVx41...AVx61 Nvme. ~12 dedicated servers atm + ~10 VPS Contabo
Do you already own sufficient hardware to meet the published xx network BetaNet Node specifications (found here)? 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: RTX 3070, Ryzen 3900x, 2Tb NVMe
Why do you want to be a node? profit, gaining new knowledge, being a member of a new community
How did you originally hear about the xx network? xx collective
Which current xx network communities are you a member of?
  • Twitter
  • Telegram
  • Discord
  • Facebook
  • BetaNet Forum
Are you an active member of those communities? Yes
What specifically, interests you about the xx network platform? GPU node skill
Outside of xx network communities, are you an active participant in other node or developer community groups? If so, which ones? Solana, CRO, XRT atm
Have you ever attended a blockchain conference? If so, which one(s)? Kyiv BlockChain conference 2017-2019, Odessa meetups
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. 10 more
    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 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 help build David Chaum's vision of a decentralized world
    • To help build true digital cash to fuel a decentralized economy
    What is the difference between decentralized networks and distributed networks, and where on the decentralization spectrum do you sit? Decentralization is a consensus that cannot be manipulated
    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. High requirements for nodes and their operators guarantee blockchain stability
    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? Freedom is above all else! Privacy is an important component of freedom.
    In your opinion, what threat, if any, do quantum computers pose toward decentralized systems? What about centralized systems? Quantum computers are organized differently and solve completely different problems. To date, there is no threat. Thx u )
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    not bad=)

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    Got my vote , :+1:

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    Good, qualified application

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    Looks good to me

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    Seems good.

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    Good job!

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    Looks good for my vote

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    Awesome! That’s node guru!

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    Awesome!

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    very good

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