Respondent ID | 12318879241 |
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End Date | 01/12/2021 3:50:52 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 & Swedish |
What is your occupation? | Non-technical Role or Other (please specify) |
Non-technical Role or Other (please specify) | Pharmacist |
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 | 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? | Don’t know yet. |
What are potential setbacks preventing you from operating an xx network node? | None at the moment. |
What is the maximum upload bandwidth in megabits per second your node can provide? | 500+ with upgradable options |
What is the maximum download bandwidth in megabits per second your node can provide? | 500+ with upgradable options |
What is a reasonable uptime estimate you can provide for your BetaNet node? | 90 |
Please estimate the cost of electricity in the geographic area where your BetaNet node will be running. | Approx 10 cents pkw |
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 |
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). | Bell Fibre |
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)? | I have some equipment GPU RTX 2070 super, but need to upgrade if selected to run a node. No issues upgrading to the full specifications. |
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: | No |
Why do you want to be a node? | Being a pharmacist I can tell you that there is very little left that’s private for the individual. We as individuals need to take back control of our privacy and data. I want to be a part of something that helps achieve this and believe the xx network is working towards these goals. |
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? | David Chaum’s involvement, cmix technology, sounds like this is a community driven network. Finally to help bring this project to fruition. |
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: | |
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. | Live streams, review data, review blogs, etc. |
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? | The essence of a decentralized network is that there should be as many independent nodes as possible. By starting the node, I am one of them. This is how I contribute to decentralization. |
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. | Your own view of how the network should be arranged is the most valuable choice. |
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? | People are tired of being constantly monitored by the browser and other systems. We are tired of being slaves to the system, we want to be free. |
In your opinion, what threat, if any, do quantum computers pose toward decentralized systems? What about centralized systems? | To be honest, it is difficult for me to try to predict what will happen in the case of mass distribution of quantum computers. We'll see if that happens ) |
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+1
You have my support. Have fun!
Looks like a willing participant. You have my vote.
Good application, you have my support.
experienced accept;)
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Good application
You got my vote
Like what I see. I vote yes
Nice application, a yes from me.
Has my vote
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Willing to upgrade if chosen. Yes vote
I vote yes