@frezabek
I think this post from Dfinity explains it. I think it should be stickied in this thread if that’s somehow possible.
And just above your last posts is mine where I’m asking why Dfinity would want to stop accepting new node providers.
@louisevelayo
As a disclaimer, I want to say that I’m not a node provider nor do I intend to become one. I’m only an IC advocate who’s also hoping for ICP to be the most fair and decentralized blockchain. So, what about you: has your node been accepted?
Thank you for your answer but it’s still unclear:
Could you elaborate? Are fees earned by Node Providers proportionally distributed between all NPs? If onboarding too many NPs made being a NP unprofitable at the current level of traffic on the ICP, then that could be a good reason to stop onboarding. But I’m not sure it works that way. Does it?
Not sure whether they’re significant enough, but I just gave you 4 off the top of my head. And I’m sure we can find more.
For now, I am just doing research on setting up nodes, so I haven’t got to this stage yet.
I am pretty sure it does not work this way either. What I meant by this is that is you look at the public dashboard, only 559 nodes are active in a subnet. The rest are just awaiting a subnet. When they are in this state, these nodes are just “spare nodes” and are not actually doing any useful work. The target topology only requires 751 nodes and this also includes spare nodes as well.Considering we are currently at 1399 nodes, any subsequent nodes added would also be in this “awaiting subnet state” and not producing useful work.
My apologies, I should have clarified. You are right in that allowing new node machines to the network would address the 4 reasons you listed. When I said “there isn’t a significant pro for the network”, I was strictly speaking about the protocol and usage of the hardware.
So just to rephrase, if new nodes are added at this point, it is unlikely they will be producing useful work, which is not such a good use of hardware but also energy. Even though they aren’t producing useful work, they are still consuming resources in the DC.
Hi @frezabek, your proposal looks okay but I see that it does not include an identity document with a hash of the document. There is a link to the university website, but I guess that would not be sufficient as an identity document nor does it include a hash so it is difficult for the community to verify afterwards that the identity document was changed. I suggest to resubmit including an identity document & hash.
Please be aware that the community has decided that no new node machines are being onboarded for the time being. See also this link.
My name is Nikola Nikov and I’m partner at delta.bg
I am writing you as I want to become a Node Provider and do my homework in advance.
I’m aware that at current stage no new nodes will be accepted, but I want to be prepared with the Node Provider documentation and registration in advance.
I’m applying as personal identity as this is something that won’t change, although I will use the company contracts with data centers and infrastructure. ( depending on the location, the legal entity might be different ).
Some words about me :
I consider myself mostly Software Developer and crypto enthusiast, but also a Network Engineer. Recently I’m exploring ICP, and this is they main reason that I decided that I can help by a becoming Node Provider.
Some words about the company:
We have contracts with most of the datacenters locally in Sofia, Bulgaria and our own racks inside.
We maintain our own network under AS8860 with more than 500 Gbps capacity to be able to serve digital content, and also to handle possible DDoS attaks. https://bgp.he.net/AS8860#_peers
We also currently develop infrastructure in Turkey, Africa, Middle East and India.
Hello everyone! My name is Paul Creasey and I have just submitted my self declaration on the wiki page for approval by the moderators. I am fully aware that currently no new nodes are being onboarded, but would nonetheless like to register as a node provider to be ready for the future. I plan to contribute nodes to the IC in the future, in a new country where no new IC nodes are currently present. I would be grateful if the moderators could approve my uploads on the wiki page. Thank you.
I am a new member of the ICP community, i am from Morocco and i would like build a community here as well i also would like to operate as a node provider is there any chances?
Hey @HamzaSan, great that you’re interested in being a node provider!
I recommend that you read this post so that you are aware of the current state of the network (TL;DR: the IC is at target topology so no new nodes are being added for the moment).
You can definitely still register as a node provider just as those have done in the posts above. I believe you can also submit a proposal to register the data center you with to operate from in Morocco. That being said, there is currently no remuneration model for Morocco yet. So I wouldn’t order any hardware or sign any contracts with service providers just yet
I hope this message finds you all in good health. I am writing to formally register as a Node Provider under Timur Rakhimzhan identity. I would like to add nodes in Kazakhstan, aiming to extend the network’s reach not only within the country but also across the whole Central Asia. I’ll start with one node, but have plans to add more nodes if the first one will be launches successfully.
You can find my new proposal to join the network by clicking on this link: [Proposal Link](https://dashboard.internetcomputer.org/proposal/128106)
My self-declaration documents are also uploaded to the Internet Computer Wiki under [Timur Rakhimzhan](https://wiki.internetcomputer.org/wiki/Timur_Rakhimzhan). In addition to this, you can check my [LinkedIn profile](https://www.linkedin.com/in/timur-rakhimzhan-2716711b7/).
Should you have any questions or require further information, please do not hesitate to reach out to me. I am grateful for your support and votes in favor of accepting my proposal!
Hi,
can anybody explain why my proposal has been rejected from the DFINITY Foundation ?
I believe that I have fulfilled all the requirements regarding the documentation upfront.
Hi @nikolanikov your proposal looks okay but I see that it does not include an identity document with a hash of that document. If you resubmit and include that as well I think your proposal should be allright.
What do you mean that it does not include Identity document? It includes bank statement that shows Name and Address, also with the SHA256 hash of this. I have also included although it is not required, and others are not providing it, international passport that I hide sensitive information like numbers, but you can see the Names, the Country, and the signature that matches, which should be more than enough .
I have reviewed the other Wiki pages, and some people are providing invoices as Identity document which is is accepted and ridiculous, as you can simply create authentic invoice by order something from somewhere and put whatever data you want. At least the bank statement is an officially approved proof of address identity document.
Hi @nikolanikov thanks for your questions and you raise some good points. I think there are two separate items here
what documents to use for identity-verification
the NNS proposal
There are currently no strict requirements to what documents are required for identity-verification, and it is good to have a discussion in the community whether and how this should be changed going forward. Note that the hardware invoices are not related to identity-document, these for those NPs that were already onboarded but bought node machines before the optimization tooling was introduced; the hardware invoice in those cases is attached to the Node Operator NNS proposals.
For the Node pProvider NNS proposal, it should the link to the identity-document with the hash, and a link to the self-declaration including the hash. This allows community members to verify afterwards that the proposal matches with the documents that have been uploaded on the wiki. The documents you uploaded all look okay. My comment referred that the proposal did not include the link to the identity document and the hash in the proposal itself.
Hello to all forum participants!
My name is Vladyslav, i’m the node provider here and I want to share my experience with you in validating POS networks. I am an active member of a small crypto community where we eagerly explore new projects and actively participate in their development. Additionally, I often attend crypto conferences where I acquire new knowledge and share my experience with colleagues.
During my time in this field, I have gained significant experience, which I am ready to apply here. I am interested not only in supporting projects but also in contributing to their improvement and development. I try to stay abreast of the latest trends and innovations in the world of cryptocurrencies and blockchain to ensure maximum efficiency in my work.
I look forward to communicating with like-minded individuals, exchanging experiences, and knowledge. Let’s work together to make our common cryptocurrency and blockchain environment more reliable and innovative!
Best regards, Vladyslav
Hello! My name is Alex, and I’m a crypto enthusiast. I’m a supporter of the cryptocurrency movement in Ukraine and in Europe. I actively support the development and adoption of Bitcoin, also i do some investments in early-stage cryptocurrency projects and promote DeFi market ideas.
I am a part of a large validator community where we work on ensuring the security and efficiency of various blockchain networks.There are also such participants as Vladyslav, Volodymyr, Artem, and Maksym in this community.
I’m always open to new connections and sharing new ideas. Feel free to reach out to me on social media. I’ll always be happy to chat! https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-w3coins/ https://twitter.com/Alex_w3coins
I would like to formally register as a Node Provider. I plan to onboard a limited number of new nodes in countries where there are currently no IC nodes present, once node onboarding opens up again. I look forward to contributing to the further decentralisation of the IC in the future and to support the growth of the IC.
Greetings to all forum participants! My name is Maksym Ishchenko, and I’m a node operator. I’m excited to join the ICP community and exchange experiences, knowledge, and ideas with you. Additionally, I’m passionate about exploring new technologies, data analysis, and software development. I’m also interested in finance and investments. I’m a validator for projects such as Solana, Mina Protocol, NEAR, and Kusama. I strive to be an active member of the community and assist other participants in solving emerging issues. Looking forward to engaging discussions here on the forum!
