| Respondent ID | 12583870949 |
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| End Date | 04/17/2021 1:20:52 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 | Ladner |
| State/Province | BC |
| 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) | Doctor |
| How many years experience in your field? | 16+ |
| What is the highest degree or level of school you have completed? | Doctorate or other terminal degree (for example, PhD, EdD) |
| Did you purchase xx coins in the xx coin sale? | No |
| Are you an individual or a group? | Individual |
| Node City | Ladner |
| Node State/Province | BC |
| 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? | A good community driven network with sound communication and reaching the milestones according to the schedules. |
| 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? | 950 |
| What is the maximum download bandwidth in megabits per second your node can provide? | 950 |
| What is a reasonable uptime estimate you can provide for your BetaNet node? | 95 |
| Please estimate the cost of electricity in the geographic area where your BetaNet node will be running. | .12 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?` | 30 |
| 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). | Telus |
| 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)? | Running a gaming rig: CPU Ryzen 7 2700x, GPU 3070, 64GB -3600mhz Crucial ram, MP600 pro 2tb memory, Asus X570-P motherboard |
| 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? | When I was told about this project with much enthusiasm, I couldn’t help myself from researching it. What I found was both extremely interesting and hit home for me. This technology and incredible potential and from the research I’ve done David Chaum has put together a very sound team. I would like to be part of this ecosystem and contribute where I can. |
| How did you originally hear about the xx network? | Word of Mouth |
| 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? | The scalability, speed, privacy and what the overall goal is. I like what this network represents. |
| Outside of xx network communities, are you an active participant in other node or developer community groups? If so, which ones? | I was but am no longer. Solana |
| Have you ever attended a blockchain conference? If so, which one(s)? | Yes in Vancouver |
| 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 |
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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. | Too many network platforms are not what they state they are. Yes there are many new one and more to come. But the fundamental fact is none really provide a full security and privacy. This is where I believe XX will be and can be different and thrive. |
| 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? | Each of us should have the right to our own privacy and controlling or metadata not by governments and corporations. |
| In your opinion, what threat, if any, do quantum computers pose toward decentralized systems? What about centralized systems? | It’s hard to say at this stage. However, I do feel that we should be prepared for it because if we are not, I cant imagine what the outcome would be. |
3 Likes
Nice application. I vote yes
Application looks great. It’s a yes for me
Great application with experience, very good bandwidth and HW. You have my support.
This is a yes for me. The hardware, bandwidth and application look great. 
Specs all good good application overall got my vot
Your application looks pretty good and you seem to have a decent quality PC to run the nodes. I am impressed that you can spare 30 hours of your time as a doctor. Keep it up.
I support you
Checks all the boxes. Good application. Yes vote from me.
Looks good, you have my support
Thank you for your support.
I appreciate your vote of support.
I appreciate your vote.
Thank you for your vote.
Your support is much appreciated.
I am very excited to be part of the community and giving back some of my time is the least I can do. Thanks for your support.
Thank you.
Grateful for your vote.
Thank you . I appreciate it.
Pretty good!