Orange XI Node Application 12703332853

BetaNet Node Runner Applications
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Respondent ID 12703332853
End Date 05/31/2021 12:19:01 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 Vilnius
State/Province
Country Lithuania
What languages do you speak? (Please separate with commas so we can parse them) Lithuanian, English
What is your occupation? Full-Time Node Operator
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 Vilnius
Node State/Province
Node Country Lithuania
For which networks have you ever operated a node?
  • Other (please specify): Nucypher, Swarm, Solana, Chia Network and Agoric
What kind of improvements would you like to see in xx network nodes vs. previous nodes you have supported? I would like to see a good and usable SDK. This is also a very important part of project development. Independent developers are what define a decentralized network.
What are potential setbacks preventing you from operating an xx network node? I have been in this field for a long time and I have had everything ready to work with node.
What is the maximum upload bandwidth in megabits per second your node can provide? 900
What is the maximum download bandwidth in megabits per second your node can provide? 900
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. 0.16 dollars 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?` 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). Telia
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)? NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 TI, 32GB, RYZEN 5 3600x, WESTERN DIGITAL AN1500 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: No
Why do you want to be a node? It's a real pleasure for me to be part of a community project that will make people's lives better and safer.
How did you originally hear about the xx network? Word of Mouth
Which current xx network communities are you a member of?
  • Discord
  • BetaNet Forum
Are you an active member of those communities? No
What specifically, interests you about the xx network platform? I was most interested in the quantum resistance.
Outside of xx network communities, are you an active participant in other node or developer community groups? If so, which ones? Solana, Chia Network and Agoric
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? 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
    What is the difference between decentralized networks and distributed networks, and where on the decentralization spectrum do you sit? Distributed networks are designed to provide fast connectivity and bandwidth. Their main problem is that they are usually owned by one person or company. This makes them quite vulnerable and unreliable. Decentralized networks are managed only by their members/users, which has many security and privacy benefits.
    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. xx Network is not only a convenient blockchain with high performance crypto currency, but also a secure messenger based on the Elixir protocol and a reliable platform with protection against quantum attacks thanks to Praxxis.
    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? It has long been understood that the internet has owners and this should not be the case, because it spoils the nature of this space. Privacy is needed so that it is not profitable for companies to consolidate their power here.
    In your opinion, what threat, if any, do quantum computers pose toward decentralized systems? What about centralized systems? I think that even keys with cryptography will not be able to resist quantum computers, there is nothing to say about passwords...
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    Interesting location. I support you

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    3

    Perfect location I think. Has my vote

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    4

    Alrighty…definitely has my support.

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    5

    has my vote

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    6

    I support this application. :+1:

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    7

    The application form is well filled out. I see common sense and a desire to work in this field. I vote :+1:

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    8

    Good geo and overall application, You have my vote

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    9

    Great answers and devotion to the vision of the network. +1 from me

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    10

    Great specifications! You have my vote

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    11

    You have my support

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    12

    My vote :star:

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    13

    I see a good point about improving the network. I vote :ok_hand:

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    14

    Looks fine :smiley: My vote goea to you

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    15

    Decent application! You have my vote :white_check_mark:

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    16

    Good geo. You have my vote

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    17

    I wasn’t counting on so much more support. I hope it helps me to join other validators. Thank you all so much. I wish you all the best of luck :innocent:

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    18

    My vote :fist: good luck

    19

    Good application, a yes from me.

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    Would the applicant please contact me?
    https://dashboard.xx.network/nodes/vHheh_KDp7JVefq7a64QmomNjpB1t-0RORqKt21OMU8C
    There is no GPU enabled and IKOULA is not considered Personal Home.

    The node will remain disabled until I hear from you.

    Please email [email protected] with you nodeID or applicationID.

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