In this proposal I talk about myself a lot. That just seems to be the clearest way to express what I am offering. Please don't think I'm a narcissistic megalomaniac.
I am in fact far, far better than that.
:wink: :wink:
### TL;dr -- The Point
> The point of all of this is to give you one simple picture.
> **```I'll be there, I'll do the work and I'll push limits.```**
> You can check my record on this through Discord search, or
> by asking around. Get in touch if you have any questions.
Information on how the NN elections work and how to vote can be found on the [Komodo website, here](https://komodoplatform.com/third-annual-notary-node-election/) and on [Komodoelection.com](https://komodoelection.com). One KMD earns one vote token. It is possible to send portions of your vote tokens to multiple candidates.
# Proposal
### Region: EU
### Purpose
As a Komodo EU Notary I will focus on notarizing. Notarizing to the highest level I am able. I will also support others in doing the same. I believe that what we are creating here with Komodo is a very important step in the right direction. As such, I take the responsibility of the role of Notary Node operator very seriously.
### Method
I will reliably put in the time and effort to do the best job I can possibly do. This means being available when needed for updates, support and for active participation in the notary node community. It also means I will do my best to improve my skills and hardware continually throughout the entire one year term. Although these concepts may sound trivial and common, they are in fact not. I believe my record, found through search or by asking around, will show that I am capable and willing to make this happen.
### Means
Through the use of a network of support I have developed and with the experience, skills and knowledge I have gained through working in KMDLabs as a Notary Node operator and basic tester I will continually optimize my node throughout the year, regardless of my notarization standings. I am not a dev or a very technical person but I have found out where and how to find and implement solutions to technical problems.
### Biography
The below accomplishments are very minor, without a doubt. If you consider a start with absolute zero skill or knowledge of anything to do with computers, let alone blockchain and crypto, these accomplishments may take on a different perspective.
- mm1 stress test - received bug bounty for finding and reporting bug
- scaling test - one of very few to send a txBlast, participating where possible
- Pos64tests - actively participated in tests. Found minor bugs. Only one to set up CC (dice) outside of 'official' test contract.
- minor participation in PIRATE
* setup a test chain for PIRATE NN tests (not used)
* involved in deciding change to the current block reward
* involved in PIRATE notarization testing in KMDLabs
- provide assistance in Discord ```'LANGUAGES AND LOCATIONS' #japanese``` channel
- KMDLabs
* active participation in community
* basic testing on setup of Labs
* basic testing on first CCs
* built and maintain [KMDLabs website](https://kmdlabs.com)
* wrote, compiled or edited majority of content for website
* setup and maintain [KMDLabs pad](https://kmdlabs.cc)
* perform various non-dev jobs so devs can get on with devving
- basic testing on Marmara chain
- assisted in early Marmara documentation work
- mm2 community tester
- active in various KMD channels
- actively working with KMD team, outside of the online world, to bring business to KMD and its ecosystem
### Node
The exact details of the node I will be using will be finalized, should I be elected, after the election but well before going live on mainnet. I expect an influx of new assetchains and and projects requiring dPoW over the coming year and will spec the server to meet this demand.
Minimum specifications will be as follows:
| Specs | Details |
| ------ | ------ |
| CPU | Xeon/i7 (or equivalent AMD) |
| RAM | 128GB DDR4 ECC |
| Storage| 2 x 1TB SSD purpose|
| Network | 1 Gbps |
| Location | EU datacentre |
### Pledge
If elected as a KMD Notary Node operator I pledge to donate 20% of the KMD mined by the node to [KMDLabs](https://kmdlabs.com) to be used to improve their infrastructure and their support for development initiatives.
> [KMDLabs](https://kmdlabs.com) is a 'not for profit' testing ground for R&D
> work on Komodo (KMD), Komodo based assetchains
> and Crypto-Conditions contracts. It also provides an
> incentivized test network, technical services and support
> knowledge base that will attract and onboard projects
> and developers to the Komodo ecosystem. It is not a
> business, but aims to provide free and very low cost
> services for development on the Komodo Platform.
### The Point
The point of this embarrassing self-aggrandizement is to give you one simple picture.
**```I'll be there, I'll do the work and I'll push limits.```**
