Orange X Node Application 12611719640

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Respondent ID	12611719640
End Date	04/28/2021 6:00:02 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	Ghidighici
State/Province	Chisinau
Country	Moldova
What languages do you speak? (Please separate with commas so we can parse them)	Romanian, English
What is your occupation?	IT
Non-technical Role or Other (please specify)
How many years experience in your field?	1-3
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	Ghidighici
Node State/Province	Chisinau
Node Country	Moldova
For which networks have you ever operated a node?	Ethereum (ETH, ETC, etc) Other (please specify): Solana, Covalent
What kind of improvements would you like to see in xx network nodes vs. previous nodes you have supported?	It would be nice if, in the future, with the development of the xx Network, node installation became a little simpler.
What are potential setbacks preventing you from operating an xx network node?	I can overcome any difficulties and problems.
What is the maximum upload bandwidth in megabits per second your node can provide?	450
What is the maximum download bandwidth in megabits per second your node can provide?	350
What is a reasonable uptime estimate you can provide for your BetaNet node?	100
Please estimate the cost of electricity in the geographic area where your BetaNet node will be running.	35 usd per month
On a monthly basis, how much time can you publicly commit to dedicating toward governance if you were selected as a BetaNet node operator?`	80
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).	"StarNet "
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)?	Patriot Viper VPN100 1TB, Intel Core i9-10900X, 64RAM, Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
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:	Nope
Why do you want to be a node?	To improve my technical skills and help the project team achieve its goals.
How did you originally hear about the xx network?	Word of Mouth
Which current xx network communities are you a member of?	Twitter Telegram Discord BetaNet Forum
Are you an active member of those communities?	No
What specifically, interests you about the xx network platform?	Praxxis and Elixxir technologies. Apart from that, I'm also fascinated by the idea of creating a secure digital environment and by the developers' course towards total privacy.
Outside of xx network communities, are you an active participant in other node or developer community groups? If so, which ones?	Solana
Have you ever attended a blockchain conference? If so, which one(s)?	Nope
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?	Yes
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 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
What is the difference between decentralized networks and distributed networks, and where on the decentralization spectrum do you sit?	I am a big fan of decentralization because everyone benefits from such systems. Developers - because these systems are quite stable and efficient due to their design. Users - because they are accessible, usable, and have a high level of security.
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.	Unique technologies ensure high performance, security and anonymity. Governance is built in such a way that the voice of the users will always be important and no one can steal it. The cryptocurrency platform is one-of-a-kind and is designed not only to support the economics of the network, but also decentralization.
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?	Now it is easy to manipulate personal data on the internet. Users do not get any guarantees. As early as tomorrow, a large company may sell your data for its profit. It will lead to the decline of the Internet in the future. We must protect ourselves and the future of the internet.
In your opinion, what threat, if any, do quantum computers pose toward decentralized systems? What about centralized systems?	If quantum computers fall into the wrong hands, then yes, everyone should be wary of their power. But I am sure that such powerful technology will not be freely available. Scientists will not even allow it to be used by the state, as the temptation to abuse this creation is high.

[Woody]

It’s yes from me

[Gorodishko]

I like your thoughts

[piedpiper71]

Decent application. Good understanding of the project. You have my support.

[kermit]

you have my vote

[M_Zdorov]

I support this application/ I vote yes

[grach]

Quality app. You have my vote

[Doctorwhoo2]

Has my vote

[crunch]

You have my vote

[Bulldog]

Very good application. I support you.

[Patty]

I like this application. You have my vote.

[Kosh]

I vote for you. You are prepared well

[Ajadaf]

Thank you all! I hope my application will be in Final Decision. I appreciate your votes