Orange Node Application 11825681415, submitted on 07-24-2020

Respondent ID 11825681415
Application Date 07/24/2020 9:26:58 AM
Application Language English
Applicant City VLEUTEN
Applicant State/Province UTRECHT
Applicant Country NETHERLANDS
What languages do you speak? Dutch, English
What is your occupation? Finance Consultant
How many years experience in your field? 16+
What is the highest degree or level of school you have completed? Bachelor’s degree (for example: BA. BS)
Did you purchase xx coins in the xx coin sale? No
Are you an individual or a group? Individual
Node City VLEUTEN
Node Province UTRECHT
Node Country NETHERLANDS
For which networks Have you ever operated a node? None
What kind of improvements would you like to see in xx network nodes vs. previous nodes you have supported? n/a
What are potential setbacks preventing you from operating an xx network node? Security risks
What is a reasonable uptime estimate you can provide for your BetaNet node? 85
Please estimate the cost of electricity in the geographic area where your BetaNet node will be running. EUR 0.21 / 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?` 50
What is the maximum upload bandwidth in megabits per second your node can provide? 1000
What is the maximum download bandwidth in megabits per second your node can provide? 250
In what type of environment would this server be located? Personal Home
Do you have past experience deploying hardware servers in a datacenter? No
Specs
Why do you want to be a node? Participate in a community that focuses on true privacy and the creation of the most secure and scalable e-currency.
How did you originally hear about the xx network? xx collective
Which current xx network communities are you a member of? Telegram
Are you an active member of those communities? No
What specifically, interests you about the xx network platform? Promise of a true privacy, both in communication and in e-currency transfers.
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: Instructional video content: -
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?
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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Assuming the server specs meet the Revised BetaNet Node Hardware Requirements, you have my support :+1:

Hello, congrats with you being selected! A bit more answers on the questions would have been nice. But welcome! En weer een Nederlander!