#witness-category

Witness @roelandp

The time has come to rebrand my early witness test @paynode (#49) and reveal my intention as witness @roelandp and upgrade all my efforts for this. I want to seriously add my fair share of server support to this blockchain and have prepared for this in the past weeks:

I've run @paynode for about 7/8 weeks without any downtime and 2 blocks missed because of initial misconfiguration 1 block missed and 2 blocks missed because of a replay of the blockchain after a hardfork update. I know this shouldn't happen but I was a backup witness without a backup node... Those things have changed now.

If you want to learn more about me, I recommend you read my introduceyourself post. It deals about kitesurfing, windmills, pancakes, festivals and how I enrolled in computer life.

Through my company, Shoudio (a badly chosen "Shout-Audio" acronym), CMS and app production for location based media and numerous other web apps I've gained considerable knowledge in the fields of server maintenance and cloud based intense usage "solutions". At home I have some Raspberry Pi's with Arch Linux, Raspian, Kodi XBMC. Here is a RaspiCam to Youtube stream tutorial for you.

Witness Infrastructure:

My @roelandp witness infrastructure is ready to downscale :) when needed. All my servers are firewalled and properly protected following best practices in server security.

Witness node:

Type	Dedicated
Processor	Intel i7-6700
Ram	64 GB DDR4
HDD	2 x 250 SSD
Connection	1 Gbit/s

Seed node (seed.roelandp.nl:2001):

Type	Dedicated
Processor	Intel Xeon D-1521
Ram	32 GB DDR4
HDD	2 x 2 TB
Connection	1 Gbit/s
Location	Canada

Backup Witness node:

Type	VPS
Processor	x86 64bit (8x)
Ram	16 GB DDR4
HDD	50 GB SSD
Connection	500 Mbit/s

What I have brought to Steem to date:

- Initiator and organiser of SteemFest - Initiator and maintainer of Steem Appcenter - Promoted Steem at events via talks - Added a little humor - Made a selection of fun, celebrating, inspirographing, streeming, and useful apps - Code reviews, hints and tips & tricks to fellow developers for apps on Steem Appcenter

What I want to bring for Steem in the future:

- A reliable seed node and block signing through my witness infrastructure - Continued promotion of Steem as a great base for decentralised apps (a job as developer evangelist I would see fit) - Bring future SteemFest's across the world - Promote Steem as the alternative, reliable and fast confirming cryptocurrency

Do I earn your trust and support?

Vote roelandp for witness https://steemit.com/~witnesses

Comments · 127

@frgnholding(46)· 788d
Witness vote
@amanda46536(46)· 1306d
You still active? I still have 30 witness votes and am looking for active fellows
@xchng(63)· 2366d
Today, this post is more important than ever ;-)

Happy Steeming! ♥
@urannium(34)· 2467d
Отличная статья!
@octalmage(47)· 2635d
Thanks for SteemWallet and helping me recover my private keys! I’m enjoying the Steem platform thanks to you!
@blaqtryb(25)· 2822d
i love your contribution and your sense of humour. you have my vote!
@yanijps2011(44)· 2890d
You are a very organized entrepreneur! Follow the successes
@yanijps2011(44)· 2892d
Wow amazed at everything you do! You have my vote! Successes in everything good you undertake!
@wilkeny(47)· 2893d
Te doy mi voto
@a23b4d11f15m(38)· 2947d
I am new & don't know you, but you seem like a honest and decent guy.

upvote me also
@magoo57(51)· 2951d
@roelandp I AM NEW IN STEEMIT, I AM CHOOSING VARIOUS WITNESSES TO VOTE AND I HAVE VOTED FOR YOU GREETINGS
@kyler2018(38)· 2982d
@irishgirlcrypto(46)· 2996d
Have no clue what voting does yet, But I voted for you :)
@imamsaputra(25)· 3004d
very intiristing folback bro
@n8wray(25)· 3024d
Youve got my vote. Seems like you have good intentions and will contridute considerably to the Steem community. Thank you and good luck!
@workin2005(67)· 3035d
Great picture of you swearing on the "Book of Steem". haha. I like your vision for Steemit. You've got my vote for witness as well as my follow. Best of luck!
@steemnarrow(33)· 3043d
i voted for you, and you might also vote and follow me.thank you
@sweetjoy(50)· 3062d
I am going to finally vote. I will vote for you ... When I can work out the server accepting my pw. Maybe I am using the wrong one... Or worse. :(
@null stole my acct. I thought it was recovered...:( Joy This was types over several minutes...lol
@dr-leopard(40)· 3064d
I want to be a witness, too.
@mushou(25)· 3100d
I must say you do. I have no reason to not vote you even if I am no fan of kite surfing and pancakes or of your wall papers! :)

Those sure some credentials, efforts, streamlined presentation, some accomplished work; apparently focused on both the users and the developers and an infectious enthusiasm that adds fun for the community into the bargain. Kudos!
@iban-kjp(46)· 3101d
A very useful post, hopefully @roeland always successful. If you wish please visit my account @ iban-kjp .
@mkownacki(42)· 3103d
I am a newbie, but you have my trust. You are the first witness I vote for. Have a nice day!
@mfaisalyusuf(44)· 3110d
I see 50 witnesses in steemit and you are the best @roelandp , I will see and hope you can help me in steemit. I vote and see your progress always
@muh-isa(48)· 3113d
Please support me in the world of steemit. Whether it is Motivation, Moral or material to smooth in posting a post. And please input and build suggestions to be more creative in writing. Thank you very much @roelandp
@agusepp(25)· 3113d
there you you have my vote!
@sumsum007(40)· 3114d
I voted roelandp
@lovebird(25)· 3114d
Nice post
@andrewma(62)· 3116d
I would like the steem future what you want supporting you!
@carrico(26)· 3118d
Lets start the brith of something new u like i post u post i resteem
@swadesh2018(29)· 3118d
Good post.please upvote my post
@formz17(29)· 3119d
Sounds interesting I'm willing to support!!
@pardigmcrypto(25)· 3120d
I just voted for you :)
@yesaye(53)· 3122d
Hey there @roelandp, voted for you!
@taraprasaddash(25)· 3123d
Very nice information.
@jnmtrust(45)· 3124d
You got my vote bro. Keep up the good work and may you prosper tremendously by your efforts.
@jeenger(69)· 3155d
Habe gewählt und mich für Dich entschieden. Bau hier was schönes mit auf. Best regards.
@oksi-m(55)· 3169d
Thank you for the post. My support. I wish patience and wisdom.
@firedream(61)· 3188d
you earned my support...voted :)
@ramaisdrama(44)· 3190d
You cot my up vote,

Ff in het Nederlands, ik hoorde je spreken in de podcast, daar was maar een ding echt duidelijk, je hebt het beste in je gedachten voor steemit!
@firmandaputrabbx(46)· 3206d
https://steemit.com/@firmandaputrabbx
@anil2152(18)· 3211d
I'm new here can any one help me by voting
@jackjohanneshemp(57)· 3229d
@roalandp leuk je te leren kennen, ook al ben ik vrij nieuw hier op steemit mijn vote heb je alvast, ook al is mijn upvote erg klein deze heb je ook alvast verdiend. Alvast de groeten van een startende nederlandstalige minnow.
@jasonmunapasee(77)· 3237d
I just got into the community, but I've been feeding some friends Hope to keep learning and help with whatever I can
@atcexperts(27)· 3245d
Very nice,,,

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@leonid20000(36)· 3261d
It would be nice if we can add a question answering functionality to steem, something like qoura, should not be hard.

Also it would be nice to add privacy support so that users can decide which posts are public which are not something like lists in facebook, it's achievable by encrypting private messages with symmetric keys and share the symmetric key with the list (one by one encrypted with their public)
@leighlim(38)· 3262d
Nice touch with the photo. :) It's the baby garment online store that made me decide to vote for you!
@domssalili(34)· 3268d
I am new here but I voted on you.
@angel20(34)· 3281d
Thank you. Nice.
@thegoliath(73)· 3282d
I like what you have done and what you hope to bring, I believe you would be a good witness mate! Voted, up-voted this post and followed. Good luck to you!
@iskanultaufik(48)· 3313d
Terimakasih kepada kalian semua saya telah sedikit memahami tentang steemit yang sekarang begitu cepat berkembang.salam dari kami komunitas steemit indonesia
@rensoul17(62)· 3313d
I have read what you have done on Steemit thus far, I am impressed I am all for bringing value to the Steemit platform, which is why I have chosen to work as a curator soon. I just voted for you and you. have my support, I love that you added humor and I love windmills and pancakes!! Much success to you. @roelandp
@sweetpea(67)· 3316d
Thank you for doing what you do as a Witness! I'm spending my evening learning about what Witnesses do and why I should vote for them. You've got my vote, all the way from South Africa. Much love, @sweetpea
@bmf(25)· 3318d
Thanks for the info @rolandp. I'm just starting out on this platform and learning about witnesses, at the moment. I like that you included your 2 missed blocks and it looks like you knew exactly what to do to fix that issue. Can I get a witness! Haha. I'm sure I'll include you. I still have 30 votes, but want to become more familiar with Steemit, before I make any moves like that. Good luck and I hope to see more from you in the future on Steemit. Take care.
@mahmoudibrahim(27)· 3332d
Great post again. Upvoted
@riskiaulianda(34)· 3334d
nice boy.. good job
@theking007(7)· 3334d
My reputation shows 9 & can't upload my post so please help me & please tell me how to delete my post in steemit?
@cryptotrendz(38)· 3335d
I just voted for you, congratulations on being the number one most voted witness and keep up the great work :)
@muiz(36)· 3335d
Enrique Iglesias - SUBEME LA RADIO
@muiz(36)· 3335d
new at steemit
@muiz(36)· 3335d
nice I am new what should i do
@carping(35)· 3337d
I'm also new here :) You have my vote. Keep up with good work
@yusuf2829(44)· 3341d
i have upvote you.please upvote me too https://steemit.com/america/@yusuf2829/youthful-secrets-201773t7413309z thanks
@animalbenefits(42)· 3343d
Voting for you and learning about witnesses at the same time!
@anonhron3(25)· 3343d
You got my vote rasta bouh bouh ,help the society and be free with herb.
@rolf.bakker(56)· 3346d
You have got my vote. Althoug not a kitserver myself, I love watching it, spectacular!. One of my colleagues is a kitesurfer (Wijk aan Zee) and maybe if I was a little bit younger I would try it myself 🏄🏻
@woodywood143(63)· 3347d
Im new here and you have my first Witness vote. Thank you.
@stripedgiraffe(42)· 3348d
Haha, that photo gave me a good chuckle. You've got my vote mate!
@thehumblebee(50)· 3348d
I want to make money with steemit, it's a ground breaking network that'll take over I hope. I will vote for you :D
@warrenvee(48)· 3349d
Awesome job :) Good luck. I'm pretty new here.
@intutkri2(25)· 3349d
Nice going It seems you are doing something to encourage guys like me a newbee
@ldauch(53)· 3350d
Solid contributions to the network. Good presentation of value added. You have my vote sir!
@mblazetic(35)· 3350d
also one of mine first ever votes on steemit... this is probably one of the life situation that i'll be telling to my grandchildren...
@secto(46)· 3351d
I'm new here. I just vote you
@knowledges(70)· 3351d
This is amaizing
@wawangunawaan(51)· 3352d
I am new into the community but just voted for you :)
@aivanouski(42)· 3353d
I have voted and follow, I looked almost all 50 Witness and voted only for 7 persons. @roelandp is a good guy.
@johndarcy1994(48)· 3354d
Those computers specs was awesome and expensive. Voted you as a witness :) keep up the good work.
@bitsdubai(18)· 3354d
my first vote .
@cassillas5553(63)· 3354d
I have voted fr you !! My first ever vote in thia community i don't know much about you but going through your posts you have a great bug wide smile on your face and that reminds me of myself lol... I am one happy little bird i get happy for no reason Btw good luck ;)
@bymma(56)· 3355d
We have the same wallpaper in the bedroom! :) That alone will give you my vote. I also like windmills. Not many her in Norway though.
@kingmotan(52)· 3355d
Followed and voted for you. I have 29 votes left , any suggestions ? :) When I visit the Netherlands next year, I will need some pointers .. you know where to buy the good stuff from . Cheers
@drakos(70)· 3356d
Nice setup you got there :)
@bronxb17(52)· 3356d
To help you stay at the top, you have my vote.
@gnocdepatat(51)· 3356d
I'm new here, but you seem like a good guy. I've followed you and I'll be voting for you as well! Look forward to reading more of your posts.

All the best!
@omar-hesham(65)· 3357d
keep up the good work :)
@bendixon(37)· 3357d
Fellow kitesurfer, have my first ever vote!
@karthikrao(58)· 3357d
voted! :)
@felibaudino(50)· 3357d
I am new into the community, but just voted for you! Hope to keep learning and helping with whatever I can
@o1123581321(41)· 3358d
voted for you as you seem trustworthy. good specs/ witness history, @steemfest looks very good, steem needs a celebration!
@takaj(25)· 3358d
I don't know exactly since i'm new here,i am interested of this guy, look pretty honest. goodluck and i am one of your witness.
@ahmad.hassan(25)· 3359d
Voted ✋
@wordsatwill(36)· 3359d
Just voted for you, you seem extremely dedicated to the community and the future of steem 👍🏻
@is-educator(37)· 3360d
I am "2nd-day" and 1st post new to Steem!! Very excited to be onboard. You are the first person I followed😀 Looking forward to learning more about the program. You have offered a great starting point for me. Thank you for all you have contributed so far and I look forward to following you for more great information about STEEM!! Best!!
@hatemmkh(55)· 3361d
I just voted for you because I like you however I still don't know you personally
@danlocks.com(43)· 3366d
Hello, you have my vote! Take care a please do a good job!
@kryptokayden(59)· 3366d
I'm sold. You have my vote. You seem like a really fun and honest guy,too.
@funkit(61)· 3366d
I just voted for you. I don't know you, but you seem like a honest and decent guy.
@dewallenband(56)· 3366d
You have our vote, do you do any live music at SteemFest? We would love to be a part of it!!!
@nikoface(25)· 3367d
Tanks Im I new in the STEEM good worck :)
@ascakan(26)· 3368d
Good Work Loved it
@mrsinguyen(36)· 3376d
Good work. I voted.
@evimeria(61)· 3379d
voted!!
@rouketas(61)· 3383d
You got another vote sir! keep it up! :D
@jznsamuel(72)· 3385d
Voted ! :)
@omnixtremus(34)· 3397d
Good work!
@dakashin(51)· 3401d
Most definite, I am trying to come up with a strategy using online storge space with no data interuption and burstcoin mining via HDD or online storage.
@vi1son(59)· 3607d
@roelandp for ~~president~~ top witness!
@dek(62)· 3608d
Voted! Don't misbehave or we'll hit you with that big book, @roelandp! ;)
@onthewayout(62)· 3608d
You have my vote
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@allasyummyfood(74)· 3609d
Sounds amazing!! you have my vote :)
@exyle(80)· 3609d
You have my vote.
@tarekadam(67)· 3609d
Up-voted and witness voted. Thank you for your support.
@stealthtrader(69)· 3609d
You've already brought a lot of great stuff so far man.. looking forward to what else you come up with in the future!
@liondani(70)· 3609d
I wish I would be a whale ! Easy decision to vote for you... again ;)
@intelliguy(68)· 3609d
I can get behind you on this. Witness upvoted. I appreciate the fact that you testbed yourself as a witness prior to asking for votes. That wins points in my book.

You've also taken the careful consideration to have redundancy built into your solution. Thank you for that.
@hanamana(61)· 3609d
Interesting. Up voted and up voting my new blogs will be appreciated. Following.

https://steemit.com/jokes/@hanamana/joke-of-the-night-we-need-laugh-at-nights-too
@proglobyte(53)· 3609d
Clearly one of the best, and a far far far better option than that f***ing crook, dollarvigilante!
@kurtbeil(65)· 3609d
Got my vote @roelandp! You are surely one of the most valuable STEEMIANS .. the first, or one of the very first, STEEM tool developers!
@ballinconscious(66)· 3609d
You have my support, voted you for witness. Thanks for all that you have done for the community. See you at steemfest :)
@timsaid(75)· 3609d
I acutally used your tools before I even knew you (sorry for that :P). In my opinion you did a lot for the Steemit community and I am sure much will follow. You can count on my vote and support. You have all it takes to be a top-witness!
@rockmoss(32)· 3609d
Hey cool thanks for the info. Good luck with that.
@beanz(69)· 3609d
I love this push for new witnesses!! My votes not worth much but you'll get it. I hope you get whale support
@cryptobro(52)· 3609d
You have my vote roelandp. Keep up the great work!
@chitty(69)· 3609d
Easy witness choice... I already voted for paynode and I just switched votes for roelandp.

Good Luck!
@bitcoiner(65)· 3609d
Welcome!
@mrosenquist(72)· 3609d
You have done a lot for the community already. You have my vote.