Orange VII Node Application 12322573897

Respondent ID 12322573897
End Date 01/13/2021 7:52:16 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
What is your occupation? Non-technical Role or Other (please specify)
Non-technical Role or Other (please specify) Marketing
How many years experience in your field? 8-15
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?
    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? 500
    What is the maximum download bandwidth in megabits per second your node can provide? 900
    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. 10 cents per kw
    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
    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). Rogers
    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)? No
    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? Would be a great investment as we see and know technology/networks are the future, especially decentralized networks.
    How did you originally hear about the xx network? Family/friends
    Which current xx network communities are you a member of?
    • Facebook
    • BetaNet Forum
    Are you an active member of those communities? Yes
    What specifically, interests you about the xx network platform? Dealing with Quantum, the possibilities to create even more secure transactions
    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. 1-2 monthly
      Would you be interested in helping to lead the development of the next xx network community? Yes
      Why do you want to run a node in the xx network
      • To protect private personal communication around health and lifestyle issues from mass surveillance and abuse by centralized organizations
      • To promote quantum secure distributed systems
      • To earn xx coins
      • 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
      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. The use of quantum computing it will be more secure and faster, with our info and transactions.
      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? Our information is too easily accessible by the government and big corps. To have some sense of privacy with our information would be nice. everything now days has become centralized and controlled by both government and large corporations. It’s almost impossible to keep your data secure and private any longer. Just a little scary that they almost know every move we make now!
      In your opinion, what threat, if any, do quantum computers pose toward decentralized systems? What about centralized systems? There may a threat of data theft
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      I will be making sure I meet all requirements. Will be using CPU Ryzen 3900, GPU 2080 super, RAm 32GB, Evo 970. Excited to join the community

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      Looks good! Glad to see the Hardware you will be using, thanks for the quick update.

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      You have my support!

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      Very nice and glad to hear you in the forum. You have my support.

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      Good to see you here in the forum and involved. Good response as well. You have my support.

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      You have my support!

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      Looking good, you have my support.

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      Comment on hardware you will use completes a good application, you have my vote.

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      I agree with the above got my vote

      you ready Have a nice trip. You are with us for the beautiful future

      Has my vote. Thank you for updating rig specs.

      my vote

      You’ve got my vote

      It’s a yes for me

      Great application and a yes to me

      You have my support

      very good application my vote

      Good application, you have my vote.

      Looks good to me, has my vote!