Orange Node Application 11839049475, submitted on 07-28-2020

Respondent ID 11839049475
Application Date 07/28/2020 2:36:18 PM
Application Language English
Applicant City Hellevoetsluis
Applicant State/Province
Applicant Country Nederland
What languages do you speak? Dutch, English, German
What is your occupation? IT
How many years experience in your field? 16+
What is the highest degree or level of school you have completed? None (Self-Taught)
Did you purchase xx coins in the xx coin sale? No
Are you an individual or a group? Individual
Node City Hellevoetsluis
Node Province
Node Country Nederland
For which networks Have you ever operated a node? Xrp
What kind of improvements would you like to see in xx network nodes vs. previous nodes you have supported? Ease of use
What are potential setbacks preventing you from operating an xx network node? Potential costs
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. 50
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? 31 mbps
What is the maximum download bandwidth in megabits per second your node can provide? 82 mbps
In what type of environment would this server be located?
Do you have past experience deploying hardware servers in a datacenter?
Specs
Why do you want to be a node?
Which current xx network communities are you a member of?
Are you an active member of those communities?
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?
Have you ever attended a blockchain conference? If so, which one(s)?
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:
Would you be interested in helping to lead the development of the next xx network community?
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?

Would you be able to upgrade your connection speeds to meet the Revised BetaNet Node Hardware Requirements?
Also, a few blanks filled in might help :+1: