Orange Node Application 11801010307, submitted on 07-17-2020

Respondent ID 11801010307
Application Date 07/17/2020 3:41:59 AM
Application Language English
Applicant City Kaunas
Applicant State/Province
Applicant Country Lithuania
What languages do you speak? Lithuanian, English
What is your occupation? IT
How many years experience in your field? 8-15
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? Individual
Node City Kaunas
Node Province
Node Country Lithuania
For which networks Have you ever operated a node? Bitcoin (BTC, BCH, etc)
What kind of improvements would you like to see in xx network nodes vs. previous nodes you have supported? Privacy, transaction speed, anonimity
What are potential setbacks preventing you from operating an xx network node? No known setbacks
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. 0.15 USD/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?` 10
What is the maximum upload bandwidth in megabits per second your node can provide? 400-600 Mbps
What is the maximum download bandwidth in megabits per second your node can provide? 400-600Mbps
In what type of environment would this server be located? Personal Home
Do you have past experience deploying hardware servers in a datacenter? Yes (please describe), Media streaming server
Specs
Why do you want to be a node? I'm looking for innovative projects and i see potential in xx network. Also it's easy for me to get necessary equipment.
How did you originally hear about the xx network? Word of Mouth
Which current xx network communities are you a member of? Telegram, Facebook
Are you an active member of those communities? No
What specifically, interests you about the xx network platform? Innovative ways to creat private chat platform
Outside of xx network communities, are you an active participant in other node or developer community groups? If so, which ones? SAFE NET https://safenetforum.org/
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? No
Why do you want to run a node in the xx network? To promote quantum secure distributed systems, 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, 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. Speed and privacy
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? With a current situation, personal data is more and more exploited by the third parties without any control, which is unfair. Owner must have right to control who can use his data and get the fair reward for his data usage.
In your opinion, what threat, if any, do quantum computers pose toward decentralized systems? What about centralized systems?
2 Likes

Assuming the server spec meet the Revised BetaNet Node Hardware Requirements, you have my support

1 Like

Thank you for support, i’m really looking forward to see how this project develop in the future and i’m feeling enthusiastic about it.

I’ve already made prelim build which only need order confirmation and then few days to deliver.

1 Like

Good candidate, you have my vote.

Have my vote