| Respondent ID | 12328774546 |
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| End Date | 01/15/2021 8:00:24 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) | Office Manager |
| How many years experience in your field? | 8-15 |
| What is the highest degree or level of school you have completed? | Associates degree (for example: AA, AS) |
| 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? |
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| What kind of improvements would you like to see in xx network nodes vs. previous nodes you have supported? | Scalability, speed and community involvement. |
| What are potential setbacks preventing you from operating an xx network node? | Have nothing that will prevent me from operating a node. |
| 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? | 900+ |
| 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 |
| 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). | 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’m a big time gamer. Ryzen 3800, RTX 2080 super, EVO 970 plus, 64GB of ram |
| 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? | When I heard about this project and read the docs; I was blown away by the technology and the potential it has. This is something that is desperately needed in this world. AND I want to be a part of its growth. Aside from that I totally trust the person that recommended that I apply. |
| How did you originally hear about the xx network? | Bulldog told us about this project in a video conference. |
| Which current xx network communities are you a member of? |
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| Are you an active member of those communities? | Yes |
| What specifically, interests you about the xx network platform? | What it stands for and trying to implement. The need for our privacy and controlling our own data is more important than ever now! |
| Outside of xx network communities, are you an active participant in other node or developer community groups? If so, which ones? | Yes |
| Have you ever attended a blockchain conference? If so, which one(s)? | Online |
| 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. | Whatever is asked of me...if I am able to provide and help. |
| 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? | Distributed network consensus is not managed by a single entity as opposed to a centralized network, it still has consensus managing hubs that can be potential points of failure. In a decentralized network every node is equal and independent and consensus is managed by peers. I tend to lean towards decentralization, despite the inherent challenges I think it's always an option worth pursuing. |
| 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 focus on anonymity and integrity, Quantum resistance, David Chaum, a pioneer in the world of cryptography and digital currency. |
| 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? | Privacy should be a protection to the individual and its freedom, it is a basic right and should be preserved at all costs. In a world where this notion is being forgotten and personal data is used as a manipulation tool and as merchandise, Privacy by Default is of utmost importance in order to preserve those rights and prevent abuse of power. |
| In your opinion, what threat, if any, do quantum computers pose toward decentralized systems? What about centralized systems? | Quantum computers pose a threat to cybersecurity in general, although we are safe in an immediate future, the potentiality of this technology is overwhelming. Therefore quantum security is a topic that should be addressed as soon as possible in order to stay ahead of the threat, and fight the problem before it hits us. |
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Happy to have been chosen! If I can answer any questions or be of any assistance, please let me know!
Looking forward to being part of the movement!
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Cheers!
Very good application and seems to have some experience. I say yes.
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Looks great to me! You got my support Hodger! Excited to have you in the community.
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Like to c u here on the forum and involved. Shows your interest. Has all the requirements. You have my vote.
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I like your application, you have my vote.
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Lots of related experience and knowledge we could use, vote yes
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Lots of experience a yes for me
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I share your happiness. with us 
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Like what I see. It’s a yes, for me
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Experience is always great. I vote yes
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Looks good to me
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Good application, you have my support
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Good application, will be a yes vote
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Crypto savvy with good HW. Gladly vote Yes