Orange X Node Application 12602500685

Respondent ID 12602500685
End Date 04/26/2021 7:32:25 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 Sunningdale, Cape Town
State/Province Western Cape
Country South Africa
What languages do you speak? (Please separate with commas so we can parse them) English and Afrikaans
What is your occupation? Non-technical Role or Other (please specify)
Non-technical Role or Other (please specify) Reactor Operator at Nuclear plant
How many years experience in your field? 16+
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 Cape Town
Node State/Province Western Cape
Node Country South Africa
For which networks have you ever operated a node?
  • Bitcoin (BTC, BCH, etc)
  • Ethereum (ETH, ETC, etc)
  • Other (please specify): NIM VBK RVN HDAC
What kind of improvements would you like to see in xx network nodes vs. previous nodes you have supported? Privacy and a more inclusive community.
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? 100 Mbps
What is the maximum download bandwidth in megabits per second your node can provide? 100 Mbps
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. $0.14
On a monthly basis, how much time can you publicly commit to dedicating toward governance if you were selected as a BetaNet node operator?` 100
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). Axxess
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)? Asus TUF GAMING X570-PLUS WiFi AM4 Ryzen Motherboard AMD Ryzen 7 5800X 8-Core AM4 3.80GHz CPU/Processor 32GB Ram Asus GeForce RTX 3070 DUAL OC Graphics Card Samsung 980 Pro NVMe Gen4 M.2 1TB
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? To be part of a groundbreaking network. I think this will be a successful network. To learn about new things in the crypto space.
How did you originally hear about the xx network? Influencer Vlog
Which current xx network communities are you a member of?
  • Twitter
  • Discord
  • Facebook
  • BetaNet Forum
Are you an active member of those communities? No
What specifically, interests you about the xx network platform? Privacy and being quantum computing resistant
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)? 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. No
    Would you be interested in helping to lead the development of the next xx network community?
    Why do you want to run a node in the xx network
    • 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 help build true digital cash to fuel a decentralized economy
    • Other (please specify): And to learn new things
    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? People use technology for good and evil. Security is very important and privacy serves as a layer of protection.
    In your opinion, what threat, if any, do quantum computers pose toward decentralized systems? What about centralized systems?
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    Can you provide more answers please? Your location is great btw

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    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. not applicable

    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. - not applicable

    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

    Outside of xx network communities, are you an active participant in other node or developer community groups? If so, which ones? 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: No

    Would you be interested in helping to lead the development of the next xx network community? - I Don’t have the experience, so no.

    What is the difference between decentralized networks and distributed networks, and where on the decentralization spectrum do you sit?
    –With my limited understanding, I think with decentralized networks there is no single authority in control of the network and this makes the network more secure. Distributed networks are widespread geographically but can still be centralized. I guess I’ll be helping with decentralization while also being part of a distributed network.

    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 is ensured by being quantum resistant. This is also a major difference compared to other networks.

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

    • I think with quantum computers, the threat is the same for centralized and decentralized networks, invading privacy and attacking the network, rendering the network unavailable.

    Good to see you respond here. Good application overall.

    Thanks

    Nice application

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    Good apllication

    Very nice geo and responses. Good application.

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