Orange VII Node Application 12373535860

Respondent ID 12373535860
End Date 02/01/2021 3:04:07 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 Nijmegen
State/Province Gelderland
Country Netherlands
What languages do you speak? (Please separate with commas so we can parse them) Dutch,English
What is your occupation? Non-technical Role or Other (please specify)
Non-technical Role or Other (please specify) Student
How many years experience in your field? 4-7
What is the highest degree or level of school you have completed? Graduated Secondary or High School, or equivalent
Did you purchase xx coins in the xx coin sale? No
Are you an individual or a group? Individual
Node City Nijmegen
Node State/Province Gelderland
Node Country Netherlands
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? Nothing I guess
    What is the maximum upload bandwidth in megabits per second your node can provide? 1000
    What is the maximum download bandwidth in megabits per second your node can provide? 1000
    What is a reasonable uptime estimate you can provide for your BetaNet node? 97
    Please estimate the cost of electricity in the geographic area where your BetaNet node will be running. 0.21 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?` 6
    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). T-Mobile
    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: I have a 4gb AMD videocard but I saw it is not working with that. So I would buy one like suggested at the link from question 23.
    Why do you want to be a node? I really like the privacy aspect of the XX network! The possible profits also! true=true
    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?
      What specifically, interests you about the xx network platform? The privacy aspect and thus the metadata shredding.
      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:
      • Group messaging curation / management (telegram, whatsapp, etc): Just with college friends (serious and fun)
      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. I like to review articles. How many depends on my schedule, 1 or 2 maybe 5.
      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
      • To protect the privacy of political speech
      • To protect private personal communication around health and lifestyle issues from mass surveillance and abuse by centralized organizations
      • To earn xx coins
      • To help build David Chaum's vision of a decentralized world
      • 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
      • To reverse the political centralization of legal, police, and military organizations which favor the wealthy and powerful
      • Other (please specify): This is what the Gen Z wants
      What is the difference between decentralized networks and distributed networks, and where on the decentralization spectrum do you sit? I am definitely on the decentralized side.
      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, Scalable, Metadata shredding, Back up of a famous cryptographer
      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? Thanks God I never experienced it, but without privacy, it would be like living in a country with way to much control of their citizens.That you can't move freely or speek freely.
      In your opinion, what threat, if any, do quantum computers pose toward decentralized systems? What about centralized systems? If quantum computers falls in the wrong hands it can do damage on a massive worldwide scale in every digital aspect/branch.

      I support you.

      You have my support if you could clarify your hardware.

      Overall a good application. You have my vote.

      Looks good. Have my vote

      Hi, I am thinking of buying the 2070super or the 3060TI.But I saw there is a waiting list for that card. So probably I will buy the 2070 super. Thank you for the comment :+1:

      Has my support. As long as HW requirements are met.

      Got my vote looks good