Orange VII Node Application 12381507387

BetaNet Node Runner Applications
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Respondent ID 12381507387
End Date 02/04/2021 12:50:29 AM
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 Cape Town
State/Province Western Cape
Country South Africa
What languages do you speak? (Please separate with commas so we can parse them) English, German
What is your occupation? Non-technical Role or Other (please specify)
Non-technical Role or Other (please specify) Lawyer
How many years experience in your field? 16+
What is the highest degree or level of school you have completed? Professional degree beyond bachelor’s degree (for example: MD, DDS, DVM, LLB, JD)
Did you purchase xx coins in the xx coin sale? No
Are you an individual or a group? Individual
Node City Cape Town
Node State/Province Western Cape
Node Country South Africa
For which networks have you ever operated a node?
  • Ethereum (ETH, ETC, etc)
What kind of improvements would you like to see in xx network nodes vs. previous nodes you have supported? Community engagement for node operators and detailed health/operational dashboard. Love dashboard.xx.network already.
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?  200 MB
What is the maximum download bandwidth in megabits per second your node can provide? 200 MB
What is a reasonable uptime estimate you can provide for your BetaNet node? 98
Please estimate the cost of electricity in the geographic area where your BetaNet node will be running. 351-600 kWh is set at R165c per 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?` 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). Afrihost
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. N/A
Do you have past experience deploying hardware servers in a datacenter? Yes (please describe)Worked with my husband on various fronts to build and host servers in datacenters. Self-taught for the most part.
Do you already own sufficient hardware to meet the published xx network BetaNet Node specifications (found here)? Exceeding XX Network Node Handbook 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:Ôªø N/A - already have hardware exceeding node specs
Why do you want to be a node? Contribute to the xx network infrastructure. A firm believer in the xx network and want to do my part to by running an xx network node.
How did you originally hear about the xx network? Word of Mouth
Which current xx network communities are you a member of?
  • Twitter
  • Telegram
Are you an active member of those communities? Yes
What specifically, interests you about the xx network platform? Scaling, secure messaging and the future of Dapps on xx network
Outside of xx network communities, are you an active participant in other node or developer community groups? If so, which ones? Ethereum
Have you ever attended a blockchain conference? If so, which one(s)? Blockchain Africa
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
    • 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 promote quantum secure distributed systems
    • 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
    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.
    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? Absolutely!!! This is the future.
    In your opinion, what threat, if any, do quantum computers pose toward decentralized systems? What about centralized systems?
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    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.

    In your opinion, what threat, if any, do quantum computers pose toward decentralized systems? What about centralized systems?

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    Overall a good application. You have my vote.

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    Agree. Have my vote as well

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    Decentralised networks have distributed nodes operating as a single system. Distributed networks have distributed nodes but with multiple entry points, data storage etc.

    The primary value proposition for xx is privacy by designs and a scaleable blockchain. These are two primary differences between xx and other blockchains.

    The threat of quantum is still far away but could potentially cause issues in the future for non-quantum crypto algorithms.

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    thanks for reply, you have my vote too.

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    Great response and good to c u involved in the forum. You definitely have my vote.

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    Thanks for joining us :slight_smile: I support you my friend. :wink: stay with us. the community is growing and spreading around the world. that’s great!