I predict Vote2019 will be the last chance for 'unknowns' without their own capital/KMD to get a NN spot easily, the competition from established crypto players will be immense next year, so small players will still have a chance, but it will be a lot harder without existing capital/vote & reputation.
See my post above for some tips on what I am looking for if you are considering running this year.
I'll make a few general comments, and then make no further public comments, next year I will attempt to find some partners to manage one or more NN on a permanent basis.
- If you are a dev who has contributed a lot to the ecosystem in the past, run on your record, and keep 100% of your NN rewards
- If you intend to use your NN returns to invest and support the ecosystem (e.g. PIRATE), run on that, and keep 100% of your rewards
- If you are a talented dev with time & skill, but are unknown, with no reputation, and not enough KMD/Vote to elect yourself, what are you prepared to do to get your foot in the door and get a NN spot?
- If you get elected and stay in the top30 you never need to face an election again
- If you contribute a lot to the KMD ecosystem and get a good reputation, you will get elected without revenue sharing
Next year I intend to use my Vote2020 to secure at least one NN 'business' for myself, and I think I will keep a lot more than 10% of the profits for myself.
If you are an unknown dev with skills consider the opportunity from running a successful NN in 2019, think of the out years where you either stay in the top30 and never face another election, OR, your contributions to the ecosystem build a solid reputation which gets you elected in subsequent years without any need for vote buying revenue sharing.
You might not have reputation and capital to secure a NN spot today, BUT, if you get elected this time with some 'assistance', and you work hard the future is in your hands.
How often in life do you see an opportunity for a talented unknown without their own capital to secure a golden opportunity like a NN, what jl777 previously described as a virtual 'money making machine'?
I don't see many new candidates so far, bear market NN rewards aren't that great now. You should just run your own node trump, not much competition so candidates don't need you