1. Rational / security.
Own node is useful for connecting your wallet through it.
Even if it is not rewarded by the supernode program. It's +1 for work security.
But if there is also a reward, why not use it.
In addition, the supernode program allows you to monitor the technical parameters of your node.
For the same purpose (for a security), I keep for example a 24/7 Monero node (no reward).
2. Rational / support.
It is good to run your own node to support the NEM network.
If I have some XEM, I'm interested in the stability of the NEM network.
Even if there was no supernode program, I would still run a 24/7 NIS node.
But if there is also a reward, why not use it.
For the same purpose (for a support), for example, I keep a 24/7 Grin node (no reward).
3. Rational / cost minimization.
I agree that the way businesses view participating in the current supernode program is ridiculous.
Even just going to zero after a few years will be a success. However, costs can be minimized.
For example, on one computer I have not only a NIS node, but also something else (if the hardware allows it).
Or you can use equipment left over from another project.
4. Irrational / technology and enthusiasts.
It is good to run your own node to support the NEM network as a technology.
It's not perfect, but I appreciate it. Different people are in the crypto, but it is based on enthusiasts.
But if there is also a reward, why not use it.
For the same purpose, for example, I keep a 24/7 WireMin node (no reward).
5. Irrational / be an anarchist.
A separate point on taxes.
The crypto and the state are fundamentally incompatible phenomena.
To be in the crypto means to some extent to be an anarchist.
Although there may be compromises on specific issues, here everyone makes decisions for himself.
6. Irrational. I love you too )
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... I'll cut it short and confine myself to a few points.
" Own node is useful for connecting your wallet through it.
Even if it is not rewarded by the supernode program. It's +1 for work security. "
This is certainly correct, but does not correspond to reality. NIS started the testing phase in 2014 and the smallest part of the users has operated their own node since that time. And this despite the fact that there was enough support and setting up a node is not rocket science. And this will not change in the coming years. Everything else is wishful thinking. We all should learn from the past.
" In addition, the supernode program allows you to monitor the technical parameters of your node. "
For someone starting out running a node, this may be true. Everyone else should be able to monitor their node differently. This program is only for control to prevent misuse. But even this SN program has its flaws.
" It is good to run your own node to support the NEM network.
If I have some XEM, I'm interested in the stability of the NEM network.
Even if there was no supernode program, I would still run a 24/7 NIS node. "
Unfortunately, the people who ran these nodes and, above all, supported the NEM network were portrayed as greedy idiots.
It is also interesting to see how the nodes in the symbol network are declining more and more. Has halved since launch if I got that right?
People need an incentive to do something, it always has been and it will never change. And the current NIS SN program is just the opposite.
" The crypto and the state are fundamentally incompatible phenomena. "
Nonsense. Unfortunately there is no common lobby, this is the general problem. Then you would have more influence on certain decisions. Crypto is here to improve people's lives.
Actually, you only have to look at the number of participants. Less than 60 people. That says it all.
