Respondent ID | 12309515832 |
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End Date | 01/08/2021 7:52:41 PM |
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 | Toronto |
State/Province | Ontario |
Country | Canada |
What languages do you speak? (Please separate with commas so we can parse them) | English & Greek |
What is your occupation? | Non-technical Role or Other (please specify) |
Non-technical Role or Other (please specify) | Business owner of commercial flooring |
How many years experience in your field? | 8-15 |
What is the highest degree or level of school you have completed? | Some college |
Did you purchase xx coins in the xx coin sale? | No |
Are you an individual or a group? | Individual |
Node City | Toronto |
Node State/Province | Ontario |
Node Country | Canada |
For which networks have you ever operated a node? | |
What kind of improvements would you like to see in xx network nodes vs. previous nodes you have supported? | Have no experience. However, I am extremely eager to learn and participate is this great project. |
What are potential setbacks preventing you from operating an xx network node? | none |
What is the maximum upload bandwidth in megabits per second your node can provide? | 900 |
What is the maximum download bandwidth in megabits per second your node can provide? | 1500 |
What is a reasonable uptime estimate you can provide for your BetaNet node? | 95 |
Please estimate the cost of electricity in the geographic area where your BetaNet node will be running. | 10 cents 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?` | 15 |
In what type of environment would this server be located? | Personal Home |
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. | |
Do you have past experience deploying hardware servers in a datacenter? | No |
Do you already own sufficient hardware to meet the published xx network BetaNet Node specifications (found here)? | i9 10980, RTX 3070, ram 64gb I would have to upgrade the memory but that easy and not an issue. I will certainly meet the requirements if selected. |
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? | sick and tired of corps and govnt controlling almost everything and using our data to do so. I want to participate in something such as this that will make the world a better place with privacy. |
How did you originally hear about the xx network? | Word of Mouth |
Which current xx network communities are you a member of? | |
Are you an active member of those communities? | No |
What specifically, interests you about the xx network platform? | Because the project is based on privacy and security. |
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: | |
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 |
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What is the difference between decentralized networks and distributed networks, and where on the decentralization spectrum do you sit? | Decentralization is not centralized and controlled by any source nor can it be manipulated. Whereas, distributed is centralized and controlled by an individual, corp or govn't. |
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. | Quantum resistant technology utilizing the cmix. Too many centralized platforms. |
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? | It gets us away from the very poor and controlled system we have today. The fact that our data is being without our consent or control is scary! |
In your opinion, what threat, if any, do quantum computers pose toward decentralized systems? What about centralized systems? | Initially nothing would be secure from it if there are not systems/platforms that can deal with this issue. |
2 Likes
+1
Like the eagerness. Meets requirements. You have my vote.
Shows interest and meets all requirements. It’s a solid yes for me.
You have my vote
Good application, looks ready, got my vote.
Nice application, has my vote
Like what I read got my vote
Great application. +1 from me.
yes for him
Has my vote. Nice application
Thumbs up I
You look prepared, you have my vote.
Meets all needs, my support yes.
Very good, you have my support.
Great enthusiasm. Willing to upgrade memory. Yes vote from me.