Violet Node Application 11626169133, submitted on 05-22-2020

Respondent ID 11626169133
Application Date 05/22/2020 02:18:50 AM
Applicant City Stafford
Applicant State/Province
Applicant Country United Kingdom
What languages do you speak? English
What is your occupation? Private Investor
How many years experience in your field? 8-15
What is the highest degree or level of school you have completed? Professional degree beyond bachelor’s degree (for example: MD, DDS, DVM, LLB, JD)
Did you purchase xx coins in the xx coin sale? No
Are you an individual or a group? Individual
Node City Stafford
Node Province Staffordshire
Node Country England
For which networks Have you ever operated a node? Grin
What kind of improvements would you like to see in xx network nodes vs. previous nodes you have supported? N/A - interested in learning more about running nodes and gaining technical knowledge through experience
What are potential setbacks preventing you from operating an xx network node? Lack of technical expertise in running nodes, which has put me off in the past but keen to learn with any community support as necessary
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. Not sure and part of the learning curve so willing to absorb cost as necessary
On a monthly basis, how much time can you publicly commit to dedicating toward governance if you were selected as a BetaNet node operator?` 50
Connection speed 400Mbps
Do you already own sufficient hardware to meet the published xx network BetaNet Node specifications (found here)?
Specs
Why do you want to be a node?
Which current xx network communities are you a member of?
What specifically, interests you about the xx network platform?
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)?
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:
Why do you want to run a node in the xx network?
Other Reasons
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?