Orange XI Node Application 12703413380

Respondent ID 12703413380
End Date 05/31/2021 1:33:18 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 Barneveld
State/Province Gelderland
Country Holland
What languages do you speak? (Please separate with commas so we can parse them) Dutch English
What is your occupation? Non-technical Role or Other (please specify)
Non-technical Role or Other (please specify) Law Student
How many years experience in your field? 1-3
What is the highest degree or level of school you have completed? Bachelor’s degree (for example: BA. BS)
Did you purchase xx coins in the xx coin sale? No
Are you an individual or a group?
Node City Barneveld
Node State/Province Gelderland
Node Country Netherlands
For which networks have you ever operated a node?
    What kind of improvements would you like to see in xx network nodes vs. previous nodes you have supported? I don't support any other nodes.
    What are potential setbacks preventing you from operating an xx network node? There aren't any
    What is the maximum upload bandwidth in megabits per second your node can provide? 500
    What is the maximum download bandwidth in megabits per second your node can provide? 500
    What is a reasonable uptime estimate you can provide for your BetaNet node? 99
    Please estimate the cost of electricity in the geographic area where your BetaNet node will be running. 0.25
    On a monthly basis, how much time can you publicly commit to dedicating toward governance if you were selected as a BetaNet node operator?` 5
    In what type of environment would this server be located? I don't know yet there are different options to consider vs cost
    If your server is located in your personal home, please specify the name of your Internet Service Provider (ISP). Kpn
    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. Good be SIT Transip Hype enz
    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)? No
    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, but will try to buy. Gpu is very hard worldwide
    Why do you want to be a node? To earn some money and be a pillar off this platform
    How did you originally hear about the xx network? Word of Mouth
    Which current xx network communities are you a member of?
    • BetaNet Forum
    Are you an active member of those communities? No
    What specifically, interests you about the xx network platform? The Mobile side off it
    Outside of xx network communities, are you an active participant in other node or developer community groups? If so, which ones? No
    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? No
      Why do you want to run a node in the xx network
      • To protect the privacy of political speech
      • To earn xx coins
      • To contribute to a promising project
      What is the difference between decentralized networks and distributed networks, and where on the decentralization spectrum do you sit? Decentralized is the future in privacy and secure systems and controlled by many different players. I love the idea
      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. A platform with unlimited solutions that will bring changes for many people. Other Blockchain can't have a worldwide impact like this
      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? Can we trust the internet?
      In your opinion, what threat, if any, do quantum computers pose toward decentralized systems? What about centralized systems? Its hard to say what the impact will be. Regulations aren't there yet so its a gamble if it will bring any good. Current systems are not strong enough for it

      So, which one is it? At home or datacenter?

      Agree with Robbie.

      Yes please confirm. Data center or home node. If it’s at home then that will be good. Thanks for applying!

      Yeah I agree with the above. We definitely need more info on where you are running this from. Can you provide us with some more detail?

      Need more info, hardware list, you mention no GPU yet

      More info would be appreciated, and if you are able to run it from home, that would be best for the community.

      More info please

      Are you planning on running node from home and gateway in DC. Please clarify.

      I don’t know yet there are different options to consider vs cost.
      What do you mean with his?
      datacenter or home vs cost?