Orange XIII Node Application 12826072694

Respondent ID 12826072694
End Date 07/17/2021 5:03:35 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 Emmen
State/Province Drenthe
Country Netherlands
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) Legal
How many years experience in your field? 8-15
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 Emmen
Node State/Province Drenthe
Node Country Netherlands
For which networks have you ever operated a node?
  • Other (please specify): None
What kind of improvements would you like to see in xx network nodes vs. previous nodes you have supported? More privacy
What are potential setbacks preventing you from operating an xx network node? Nothing i can think off
What is the maximum upload bandwidth in megabits per second your node can provide? 1 gigabyte
What is the maximum download bandwidth in megabits per second your node can provide? 100mbs
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. Not expensive
On a monthly basis, how much time can you publicly commit to dedicating toward governance if you were selected as a BetaNet node operator?`
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). 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.
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
Why do you want to be a node? I believe crypto is the future
How did you originally hear about the xx network? Word of Mouth
Which current xx network communities are you a member of?
    Are you an active member of those communities? No
    What specifically, interests you about the xx network platform? More privacy faster network
    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 contribute to a promising project
      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?
      In your opinion, what threat, if any, do quantum computers pose toward decentralized systems? What about centralized systems?

      Could you answer the last 4 questions please

      Answer all questions please

      Hello, the answer on the last four questions are:

      What is the difference between decentralized networks and distributed networks, and where on the decentralization spectrum do you sit? : Less control by the major company’s. Also i like the vision and the strategy of David Chaum.

      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: The most i appreciate is the privacy of the XX Network. Also i think the speed of the network brings us possibilities to pay and communicate!

      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?: Because the privacy is the most important . There for privacy by default should always be your starting point.

      In your opinion, what threat, if any, do quantum computers pose toward decentralized systems? What about centralized systems?: By using individual computers you are spreading potential treats.

      Sorry for the inconvenience by not responding on time for the last four questions.

      The four last questions are answered! You have my vote!