NetSepio Hermes Index (NHI)

NHI is a comprehensive Node Operator Rating System designed to enhance Erebrus dVPN solution. It goes beyond simple user reviews by incorporating a multi-faceted data-driven approach to empower users and incentivize node operators.. This system serves multiple purposes:

• User Decision-Making: Users leverage the rating system to make informed decisions when choosing nodes, prioritizing factors like bandwidth, reliability, and user experience.

• Node Recommendation Engine: The system assists in recommending suitable nodes to users within specific regions based on various rating metrics.

• Reward Distribution: Top-performing node operators are rewarded based on a defined set of factors, incentivizing them to maintain high-quality nodes.

• Sponsored Listings: Node operators can opt for sponsored listings to gain higher visibility and attract more users to their nodes.

Rating Factors

The Node Operator Rating System will consider several factors to provide a comprehensive assessment:

• Uptime: Percentage of time a node is available and operational. Higher uptime signifies reliable connections.

• Bandwidth: Measured capacity of a node to handle data transfer. Higher bandwidth provides faster connection speeds.

• Latency: Round-trip time for data packets to travel between the user and the node. Lower latency delivers a more responsive experience.

• User Reviews: User feedback on aspects like node performance, stability, and overall experience.

• Node Operator Responsiveness: Timeliness of operator response to user issues or reported problems.

Data Collection and Aggregation

• Uptime: Continuously monitor node availability and calculate uptime percentage.

• Bandwidth: Track data transfer through each node to assess bandwidth capacity.

• Latency: Measure the round-trip time for data packets to and from each node.

• User Reviews: Implement a system for users to submit reviews and rate their experience with specific nodes.

• Node Operator Responsiveness: Monitor user-reported issues and track operator response times.

Rating Calculation

A weighted average approach can be used to calculate an overall node rating, considering the relative importance of each factor:

Overall Rating = (W₁ * Uptime) + (W₂ * Bandwidth) + (W₃ * Latency) + (W₄ * Avg. User Rating) + (W₅ * Responsiveness)

• Wi: Weights assigned to each factor based on their significance (e.g., Uptime might have a higher weight than Responsiveness).

• NetSepio can define these weights based on user needs and network priorities.

Node Recommendation Engine

The recommendation engine utilizes the node ratings to suggest suitable nodes to users. It considers several factors:

• User Location: Recommend nodes located in the user's preferred geographical region for optimal latency.

• Bandwidth Requirements: Match user bandwidth needs with node capacity.

• User Preferences: Incorporate user-defined preferences, such as prioritizing high uptime or low latency.

Reward Distribution

Node operators with consistently high overall ratings and positive user feedback are eligible for rewards. This could involve:

• Increased Incentives: Node operators earn a higher share of rewards based on the served bandwidth and overall rating.

• Promotion in Listings: Top-rated nodes receive preferential placement in the node list displayed to users.

Sponsored Listings

Node operators can opt for sponsored listings to increase their visibility in the node list. This is a paid service for node operators to enhance their node utilization and thus inentives.

Benefits

The Node Operator Rating System offers numerous benefits:

• Improved User Experience: Users make informed decisions based on reliable node ratings.

• Fair and Transparent Rewards: Node operators are rewarded for maintaining high-quality nodes.

• Increased Network Efficiency: Users connect to nodes with optimal performance, reducing overall network strain.