StrongNode x Crypto Challengers AMA Recap from the 23rd of March
Hello, Challengers!
Another AMA took place in Crypto Challengers at our Telegram and we would like to introduce to you the AMA session with our friend from StrongNode.
The AMA session was divided into 3 parts with the prize pool of 100$ USDT 🎁
StrongNode Edge — an Infrastructure-as-a-Service protocol that is a true Layer Zero solution for faster, more reliable, greener computing that leverages blockchain technology.
Tanmay:
Good day Challengers! I’m Tanmay and today I will be hosting the AMA. Together with Daniel from StrongNode🥳 I’m looking forward to know more about your project, about its unique feature and what sets it apart from other projects. Wishing you all the best with your project and future endeavors!
How are you doing today Daniel?
Daniel:
I am doing fine as well. Thank you.
🔴 Introduction Segment ( Q&A with the host )
Could you please provide a quick self-introduction for the community?
Hello, folks. My name is Daniel Saito and I am the Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder of StrongNode.io.
For an overview of my background, I have been in technology for over 30 years. I was self-taught in programming and started working since 16 (legal age to work). I started 2 ISPs in both the USA (dedicated to gaming) and Japan (consumer ISP). I worked with a team that deployed 2 satellites into space for a News Corp joint venture in Japan. I also worked at the NTT DoCoMo R&D for designing the framework for the “security enclave” in 4G devices.
Prior to working on StrongNode, I ran a widely successful open source database company called MySQL. I have advised and worked on various other projects in the past like WAX, Bluzelle, OST, and others.
You can get to know me and more details about StrongNode in this DSCVR interview. You guys can watch the DSCVR video here: :arrow_right: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lw4vSs2imdE
Tanmay:
It’s great to learn about your impressive background in technology and your previous experiences with successful projects like MySQL, WAX, Bluzelle, OST and others.
Your work in deploying satellites into space for a News Corp joint venture in Japan and designing the framework for the “security enclave” in 4G devices at NTT DoCoMo R&D is truly remarkable.
I appreciate the link to the DSCVR interview and look forward to learning more about StrongNode and your vision for the future of technology.
Can you briefly introduce the project StrongNode what are some of the utilities of $SNE ? How do you think you stand out among the competitors if there are any?
StrongNode is an Infrastructure-as-a-Service technology company that leverages edge computing and blockchain technologies and harvests idle computing power from common digital devices. We are the first project of the incubation lab entity called TKYOLabs.
We are aiming to build a virtualized infrastructure where $SNE can be earned by providing “resources” to the StrongNode Edge Network. We are building the key infrastructure of Web 3.0. and we are committed to being leader in green edge infrastructure.
We are aiming to build a virtualized infrastructure where $SNE can be earned by providing “resources” to the StrongNode Edge Network. We are building the key infrastructure of Web 3.0. and we are committed to being leader in green edge infrastructure.
For the StrongNode vision, we hope to crack the digital divide issue and e-waste issue at the same time. In addition to that, our platform provides an eco-friendly solution for those who want to avoid the high energy costs of traditional data centers.
Let me introduce the $SNE token:
$SNE is our token, it’s the native token of the StrongNode economy. $SNE can be used on our platform for our Enterprise or Retail and End User services (Edge Customers), Edge Seeders or the individuals with the compute resources, and the Edge Innovators or projects running on the StrongNode Edge technology like Original Gamer Life which will soon launch its IDO ($OGL). We have vendors willing to rent out computing time and resources in exchange for $SNE token.
All of the details shared above may take a bit of time to read. Here is a YouTube video that explains what StrongNode is all about: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CfAfjOiHThM
Tanmay:
Thank you for sharing the details of StrongNode and its unique approach to leveraging edge computing and blockchain technologies to build a virtualized infrastructure.
I think it’s really interesting that StrongNode is committed to being a leader in green edge infrastructure and is focused on creating an eco-friendly solution for those who want to avoid the high energy costs of traditional data centers
It’s also impressive that StrongNode aims to crack the digital divide issue and e-waste issue simultaneously by harnessing idle computing power from common digital devices.
I’m excited to learn more about how is StrongNode planning to achieve these goals and become a key infrastructure player in Web 3.0. Thank you for sharing this information about your token and the link the Youtube video. :)
Can you share the achievements the team has made so far ? what are the major achievement target StrongNode is yet to achieve . If possible also share your roadmap.
One of our greatest achievement as a team is launching $SNE in 2021. From 2021 and 2022, it has been a phase of serious development for us. We also have $SNE listed on CEX/DEX platforms and we’ve had $SNE trading competitions and we’re looking to have more of that for 2023 onwards.
One of the updates that I can share is about OGLife. Under the TKYOLabs incubation entity, the second project that will soon launch its IDO is Original Gamer Life or OGL. StrongNode technology powers the OGL platform. We will have great news and announcements for $OGL in the coming weeks! You can join the OGL Telegram group here: https://t.me/OGLifeOGL
Our team is working on our StrongNode Bridge as we want to give exclusive access to our StrongNodeID holders to use our bridge and make fast transactions between ETH < → MATIC and to other chains. We took the extra time to do a security audit and we’re currently undergoing a certification with Certik on our bridge.
We also had our multiple $SNE trading competitions with LAToken. We have recently hosted a brand new trading competition with DieHardBirdie NFTs on LAToken. You can check the ongoing $SNE x LAToken trading competition here: https://latoken.com/nft/claim/collection/cc80f8b6-2db3-4bdb-aa3f-46fb8cc2b4da
Head over to our Telegram community to be in the loop for all of our latest news and updates and everything that we’ll do for 2023. Join us at https://t.me/strongnodechat
Tanmay:
It’s great to hear about the progress that StrongNode has made since its launch, including the successful listing of $SNE on CEX/DEX platforms, $SNE trading competitions, and the upcoming launch of OGLife powered by StrongNode technology.
The team dedication to providing exclusive access to StrongNodeID holders through the StrongNode bridge, along with the security audit and certification by Certik, is impressive and speaks to the team’s commitment to ensuring the safety and security of its users.
Thank you for sharing!
Make sure to join their Telegram to get their latest update guys 😉
Could you share a bit about security and also what benefits you provide to incentives users choosing your platform?
Security is paramount for us here at StrongNode.
We took the extra time to security audit and we’re currently undergoing a certification with Certik on our bridge. The team is working on our StrongNode Bridge as we want to give exclusive access to our StrongNodeID holders to use our bridge and make fast transactions between ETH < → MATIC and to other chains.
In summary, it is encrypted by design and operates in a sandbox environment so it doesn’t have access to your personal files.
For us at StrongNode, we don’t believe in the business model of selling your personal data.
For hacker attacks, we are also working on making sure that our platform is secure with hacking counter measures.
Tanmay:
It’s great to hear that security is a top priority for StrongNode, and that the team is taking extra steps to ensure the safety and security of its users.
The security audit and certification with Certik on the StrongNode Bridge is a testament to the team’s commitment to security. I appreciate that the StrongNode platform is encrypted by design and operates in a sandbox environment to ensure that personal files are not accessed.
Also its reassuring to hear that StrongNode does not believe in the business model of selling personal data, which is a common concern among users today in online platforms.
Overall, It’s clear that StrongNode takes security seriously and is committed to providing a safe and secure platform for its users.
Daniel:
Of course. Security is very important for our team. I believe it is something that all digital companies should value and protect for their users.
Whats the total supply of the token ? Could you share a detailed tokenomics of mainnet token’s supply distribution
The total token supply is 10 B $SNE tokens. For the $SNE tokenomics overview, the public sale token holders can get 20% at TGE with the rest vested within a 4-month period.
All employees and advisors of StrongNode remain locked up with 4-year vesting options and the presale token holders get 10% on TGE with the rest vested within a 6-month period.
All early investor tokens have been distributed and are in circulation. For more information regarding the $SNE tokenomics, visit our website: https://strongnode.io/
SNE is available at LAToken for your consideration: https://latoken.com/exchange/SNE_mBTC
For more $SNE token information, click here: https://www.coingecko.com/en/coins/strongnode
Folks, this is NFA and please always do your own research and invest responsibly.
🟡 Twitter segment ( Questions from the Twitter post )
Q1. How does #StrongNode plan to stay ahead of the technology curve in the rapidly evolving infrastructure-as-a-service industry?
Here at StrongNode, we are building the key infrastructure of Web 3.0. and we are committed to being a leader in the green edge infrastructure.
StrongNode is a global project. We need to grow our user base, a larger user base means a larger digital footprint that we can offer. We wanted to keep the hurdle low so we can accept anyone with TCP/IP to make money.
When we say computing resources, that would mean the idle resources such as CPU/GPU cycle, network bandwidth, and data storage from the common digital devices. We harness the power from idle devices and lend it to industries that need it the most.
ANYONE with an internet connection and computer or mobile phone or basically any digital device can access the network. Common digital devices include your phone, PC, and laptop.
Q2. StrongNode uses idle resources and will be used to perform batch processing using methods like map/reduce. Can you explain how this method works & its benefits?How can you be sure that your service will truly offer a solution to the needs of developing countries in the future?
Right now, we are in our post-IDO development phase. We are planning on releasing our solution in phases. PHASE ONE will address networking / security / privacy.
PHASE TWO will address compute. Using batch compute, this technology was invented out of Google (Hadoop (https://hadoop.apache.org/)) and reappropriating it with crypto economics. This would operate on top on the next layer as data that requires processing will be batched and distributed to the participating nodes on the network.
PHASE THREE will then address individual work requests that people can execute or order.
Q3. What specific methods does StrongNode Edge use to ensure that its computing infrastructure is eco-friendly and energy-efficient? And how does the platform quantify the environmental impact of its clients’ energy savings and reduced carbon footprint?
I believe that what makes us stand out is our commitment on our efforts for introducing GREEN Mining and making “Computing with a Purpose” a reality. ♻️💚🌐
Through the StrongNode approach, we have a chance to add ESG (environmental sustainability goal) ingrained into the DNA of Web 3.0
I believe that’s our biggest advantage. We harness the power from idle devices and lends it to industries that need it the most. This enables businesses to not be reliant on centralized cloud services that are expensive and bad for the planet.
While centralized cloud computing only gets more expensive and sucks up more energy as demand grows, $SNE does the opposite. More devices and industries connected to our network = more sources to harness power from. This means options for a lower cost and a greener approach.
The average consumer has about 2.5 digital devices around them at any point in time. The average human cannot completely utilize their full potential of their digital devices.
This is where StrongNode comes in and we would like to “rent” your resources to help build the infrastructure for Web 3.0.
Our goal is to connect as many people on the network and create a nexus of compute and network resources.
Q4. Would it be interesting to see STRONGNODE grow further into a #DeFi ecosystem, #WEB3 for cross-chain trading derivatives and work on decentralized systems, and why not CEX also🙂. 2023 is a good year for STRONGNODE right?
StrongNode is Web 3.0 infrastructure without any servers. Here at StrongNode, we are building the key infrastructure of Web 3.0 and we are working on making a mesh network of low cost effective computing with security and privacy in mind.
As for CEX listing, this is also something in our plans. Our team is working on having $SNE listed on both CEX and DEX platforms.
I am also very hopeful that 2023 will be a good year for StrongNode.
In terms of benefits, our $SNE LP Staking Farm on Tokensfarm is still going strong and we have extended the liquidity pool until JULY 01, 2023. We successfully staked 360.717M $SNE tokens and our Tokensfarm $SNE-MATIC pool is tracking 101.19% APY.
If you haven’t staked your $SNE tokens now, this would be a good time to lock in your place in the LP pool. For your consideration, click this link to go to $SNE LP staking farm on Tokensfarm: https://tokensfarm.com/sne/lp/1
Q5. What makes StrongNode a major player in the IaaS market?
There isn’t many IaaS players in this space on what we are trying to accomplish. Most Infrastructure players in this field offer RPC nodes or mining infrastructure.
We are not that (although we do have private RPC nodes exclusively for $SNE hodlers). Yes, we will have a uphill battle with traditional cloud providers like AWS / GCP / Azure. But their cost structure is getting more expensive and the amount of data that is being emitted by digital devices in 2022 and beyond is only growing incrementally on a day to day basis. So does the world need cheaper compute cycles? The answer would be “yes.”
For the StrongNode vision, we hope to crack the digital divide issue and e-waste issue at the same time. We set the bar low for anyone with digital compute resources to join the network. By doing so, we can launch new web 3 services under StrongNode.io.
🟢 Live segment ( Questions from the community )
On your twitter page, DieHardBirdie NFT has received a lot of mentions. What relationship does StrongNode have to Die Hard Birdie NFT? Does DieHardBirdieNFT and StrongNode work together in any capabilities? How do investors in StrongNode and NFT holders of DieHardBirdie profit from each other?
That is correct! The StrongNode team loves working with the amazing gaming champion, DieHardBirdie. Any DHB fans out here?
We are starting our NFT rollout, and DHB NFTs is our first implementation for this since StrongNode will power the OGL platform that will also form the bigger $SNE ecosystem.
You can check the ongoing $SNE x LAToken trading competition here featuring the latest collection of DieHardBirdie NFTs: https://latoken.com/nft/claim/collection/cc80f8b6-2db3-4bdb-aa3f-46fb8cc2b4da
StrongNode is a node as a service. We would like to take your idle resources from desktops, cell phones, laptops, and eventually smart TVs. What does it mean for StrongNode to be a node as a service? Can you please tell us what are the idle resources taken by StrongNode?
StrongNode is an Infrastructure-as-a-Service technology company.
That’s the update, it’s not a node-as-a-service company anymore.
When we say idle computing resources, that would mean the idle resources from the common digital devices such as CPU/GPU cycle, network bandwidth, and data storage from the common digital devices.
Common digital devices include your phone, PC, and laptop. We harness the power from idle devices and lends it to industries that need it the most. ANYONE with an internet connection and computer or mobile phone or basically any digital device can access the network.
Can I stake $ SNE token. What are the Staking criterias??
Yes. In case you missed it, this would be a good time to lock in your place in the LP pool. For your consideration, click this link to go to $SNE LP staking farm on Tokensfarm: https://tokensfarm.com/sne/lp/1
Our $SNE LP Staking Farm on Tokensfarm is still going strong and we have extended the liquidity pool until JULY 01, 2023. We successfully staked 360.717M $SNE tokens and our Tokensfarm $SNE-MATIC pool is tracking 101.19% APY.
What is the StrongNode Innovation Lab and what solutions does it provide to whom?
From the time this has been posted, several changes were made on our website. StrongNode technology will help power other projects and platform under the TKYOLabs incubation entity.
Under the TKYOLabs incubation entity, the second project that will soon launch its IDO is Original Gamer Life or OGL. StrongNode technology powers the OGL platform.
Why did you choose Polygon & Ethereum blockchain for StrongNode development?
We are working to be blockchain independent or as we like to call it, “blockchain agnostic”
We will be native to Polygon.
Polygon is cool due to the low gas, but let’s admit it, the path of mass adoption and people getting MATIC or getting on MATIC is difficult. We are a project that is focusing on new user adoption into crypto.
Speed, versatility, scalability, and most of all gas fees are critical considerations of choosing the right chain. We chose to partner with Polygon due to the security of BSC but with the efficiencies in gas fees in comparison to ETH. We will expand out that footprint and probably head over to ETH / SOL and, eventually, into BSC.
