Black Heart Tattoo & Gallery, a woman-owned and femme-based establishment located just 40 minutes from Philadelphia, is redefining the conventional boundaries between fine art and body art by combining an art gallery with a tattoo and piercing studio. As it approaches its first anniversary, this distinctive Lansdale venue has garnered acclaim for its unique blend of professional artistry and community engagement.

Lansdale, PA, United States, 23rd Oct 2025 – Black Heart Tattoo & Gallery, a woman-owned and femme-based establishment located just 40 minutes from Philadelphia, is redefining the conventional boundaries between fine art and body art by combining an art gallery with a tattoo and piercing studio. As it approaches its first anniversary, this distinctive Lansdale venue has garnered acclaim for its unique blend of professional artistry and community engagement. 

“This is where we challenge the narrative that tattoos are merely skin deep,” said Jessie O’Brien, owner of Black Heart Tattoo & Gallery. “We believe in transforming bodies into living canvases, while simultaneously showcasing artworks that provoke thought and inspire dialogue.”

Black Heart Tattoo & Gallery will participate in its inaugural tattoo convention at the True Tattoo Expo November 7-9 at The Greater Philadelphia Expo Center & Fairgrounds in Oaks, Pennsylvania. This notable event further underscores how far the gallery has come since opening less than one year ago; attendees can witness firsthand why this woman-owned business stands out in an industry typically dominated by men.  The shop was inspired by Ms. O’Brien’s daughter, Bella Ryan (@bella.ryan.tattoos) 

“Participation in our first convention speaks volumes about what can be achieved when passion fuels precision,” stated O’Brien. “To some extent, every needle stroke asks: How do you want your story told? And we empower clients through this process. Every piece tells both the artist’s story and the client’s journey—a duality rarely found elsewhere—which makes each creation distinctly powerful.”

The studio’s commitment to diversity is not limited solely to personnel but extends deeply into artistic expression as well. Clients find themselves immersed in a welcoming environment characterized by unparalleled creativity across various tattoo styles—from American Traditional Tattoos to Neo-Traditional Tattoos—as they explore personalized expressions through ink.

Black Heart Tattoo & Gallery also serves as an inclusive environment committed to providing all clients with safe spaces for creative expression through tattoos, piercings or permanent makeup (PMU). The studio’s ethos echoes beyond aesthetics; it’s woven into community engagement via monthly events featuring artist lectures or exhibit receptions aimed at inspiring cultural dialogue.

“Art becomes transformative when it fosters connection among people who might otherwise never cross paths,” added O’Brien. “Every piece tells both artist’s story and client’s journey—a duality rarely found elsewhere—which makes each creation distinctly powerful.”

“This intersection of ink and inspiration represents not just a merging of artistic disciplines but a cultural dialogue,” O’Brien stated. “Where others see skin and canvas merely as surfaces for expression, we see them as portals to identity. In our world, tattoos are not merely decorations; they are enduring narratives etched onto skin.”

The studio sets itself apart in the traditionally male-dominated industry, proudly standing as a woman-owned business that embraces diversity in every sense—from its team of artists to its clientele. Since opening its doors less than a year ago, Black Heart Tattoo & Gallery has garnered praise for exceptional artistry and rigorous standards of cleanliness and professionalism.

Customers can opt between walk-in sessions or book free consultations ensuring personalized attention tailored toward crafting unique pieces suitable across various artistic tastes including Color Realism Tattoos & Neo-Traditional designs among others offered on-site daily—all under one roof within this multifaceted establishment offering much more than mere inkwork alone but rather holistic experiences blending high-quality craftsmanship alongside visual stimulation usually reserved solely inside museum halls until now available right here downtown nestled amidst bustling suburban setting nearby Philly’s outskirts ready welcome everyone seeking merge passions creativity forming lifelong impressions unlike any other locale might provide anywhere else today!

About Black Heart Tattoo & Gallery: Where Art Meets Skin

At Black Heart Tattoo & Gallery, we believe that art knows no boundaries. Established with a passion for both traditional fine art and the transformative power of body art, we’ve created a unique space where creativity flourishes and self-expression take center stage. We’re more than just a tattoo studio; we’re a vibrant community of artists pushing the boundaries of ink and imagination.

Our vision is simple: to provide a welcoming and inspiring environment where you can explore your artistic vision, whether it’s adorning your skin with a custom tattoo or discovering the next masterpiece for your collection. We seamlessly blend the sophistication of an art gallery with the cutting-edge artistry of a tattoo and piercing studio, offering a truly one-of-a-kind experience.

What sets Black Heart Tattoo & Gallery apart is our unwavering commitment to quality, safety, and artistic integrity. Our team of talented tattoo artists boasts a diverse range of styles, ensuring that we can bring your unique vision to life. From intricate black work to vibrant color realism, we collaborate closely with each client to create custom designs that are as individual as they are beautiful.

Your well-being is our top priority. All our tattoo artists are Blood Pathogen certified, adhering to the highest standards of hygiene and sterilization. We maintain a meticulously clean and professional environment, providing you with peace of mind knowing that your safety is paramount.

More than just a business, Black Heart Tattoo & Gallery is a community. We foster a supportive and collaborative atmosphere where artists can thrive, and clients feel comfortable expressing themselves. We believe in the power of art to connect us, inspire us, and empower us to be our most authentic selves.

Come visit us and experience the Black Heart Tattoo & Gallery difference. Whether you’re looking to get your first tattoo, add to your existing collection, or simply appreciate the beauty of art in all its forms, we welcome you to join our community. Let us help you tell your story, one stunning piece of art at a time.

Contact Jessie O’Brien by email at jessie@theblackhearttattoogallery.com or call (484) 280-7790.  Visit our website at www.theblackhearttattoogallery.com to book your appointment.

All photos were taken by Kristin Maag of Maagnifique Photography (www.maagnifiquephotography.com and insta is @kristinmaagphotography)

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HIGHR, founded in December 2024 by Sam Baig and Nikaya Nasab, is a Los Angeles-based mens apparel brand that has rapidly become one of the fastest-growing and most exciting names in premium menswear. With 5 years of hands on manufacturing experience in their Los Angles Based factory working for some of the biggest apparel brands in the industry; the founders saw widespread issues of poor quality, bad fits, and corner-cutting, and launched HIGHR to deliver high-quality, perfectly fitting clothing with superior materials and meticulous craftsmanship. Today, HIGHR is building a loyal community of men who value style, comfort, and lasting quality, establishing itself as a leader in the next generation of premium menswear brands.

Carson, CA, United States, 23rd Oct 2025 – HIGHR, a Los Angeles-based men’s premium apparel brand founded by Sam Baig and Nikaya Nasab, has rapidly become one of the fastest growing mens premium apparel brands coming out of Los Angeles. Leveraging 5 years of hands-on experience in apparel manufacturing, the founders identified consistent issues in the market: low-quality fabrics, poor fits, and brands cutting corners. HIGHR was founded to deliver high-quality menswear with perfect fits and premium craftsmanship. 

HIGHR’s Founder Story

Sam Baig and Nikaya Nasab spent started their career in a Los Angeles apparel manufacturing factory, producing garments for some of the biggest fashion brands. They witnessed firsthand how shortcuts, inferior materials, and rushed production were standard practice. Frustrated by the lack of accountability and the compromises in quality, they decided to launch HIGHR to deliver menswear that prioritizes craftsmanship, fit, and durability. They raised a small seed round of $100k in December 2024 to launch the company and have rapidly grown to take on lower quality competitors. 

With a combined expertise in design, sourcing, and production, Sam and Nikaya oversee every garment from concept to completion. Their mission is simple: bring premium quality back to men’s fashion while maintaining modern, stylish fits.

HIGHR’s Product Quality & Benefits

HIGHR’s apparel is designed to solve the common frustrations of men’s clothing:

Perfect Fits: Each piece is tailored to flatter a wide range of body types.

Premium Materials: Only high-quality fabrics are sourced for comfort and longevity.

Attention to Detail: Every stitch, seam, and finish is meticulously inspected.

Customers notice the difference immediately—garments look sharper, feel better, and maintain their shape longer than typical fast-fashion alternatives. HIGHR is not just clothing; it’s a lifestyle upgrade.

HIGHR’s Community & Impact

Since its launch in December 2024, HIGHR has cultivated a loyal, engaged community of men who value style, fit, and quality. Fans of the brand share their experiences on social media, praising the brand’s attention to detail, comfortable fits, and timeless style. HIGHR’s influence extends beyond clothing…it’s shaping the way customers think about men’s apparel, inspiring confidence and elevating everyday wardrobe choices. Investors have become very interested in getting a piece of a pie of the fastest growing mens premium apparel company. No further investing rounds have been announced by the founders. 

How HIGHR is Challenging the Mens Apparel Industry?

HIGHR is taking on the fast-fashion industry and other traditional menswear brands by proving that premium quality and superior style can coexist. The brand is gaining recognition as a leader in Los Angeles men’s apparel, setting new standards for how high-quality clothing should be made, marketed, and worn.

HIGHR’s Contact Info: 

Address: 1500 E 223rd St, Carson, CA 90745

Phone Number: (310) 735-9987

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Estonia, 22nd October 2025, ZEX PR WIRE, AgriFi, a blockchain-powered agricultural finance protocol, is redefining how farmland becomes an investable, yield-generating, and transparent real-world asset (RWA).
By combining DeFi infrastructure with data-verified agriculture, AgriFi enables fractional farmland ownership and yield-backed returns, transforming farmland from an illiquid legacy asset into a transparent, tradable, and traceable digital investment.

Reimagining Agriculture as a Real-World Asset (RWA)

For centuries, farmland has been the backbone of global wealth creation, but one largely inaccessible to ordinary investors.
AgriFi is changing that narrative.

By tokenizing farmland and crop yields on the Polygon network, AgriFi introduces a new data-backed asset class where ownership, yield, and transparency are verifiable on-chain.
  Through the AGF Token, investors can participate in the global agricultural economy, farmers can access capital efficiently, and consumers can trace their food with confidence.

“Agriculture is the foundation of real-world value. At AgriFi, we’re transforming it into a transparent, investable digital ecosystem where every crop, every parcel, and every transaction tells a verifiable story.”- Veronica Trump, CMO at AgriFi

From Real-World to On-Chain

Real-World Assets (RWAs) are physical or off-chain assets represented on blockchain via tokenization, enabling them to be traded, used as collateral, or integrated into DeFi protocols. 

The tokenized asset sector has already crossed over USD 30 billion in on-chain value, showing rising institutional appetite for assets beyond just native crypto. Yet most RWA efforts to date emphasize real estate, private credit, or treasury instruments, not agriculture.

AgriFi fills the missing link: bringing farmland, crop yields, and agri-production into the on-chain DeFi economy.

Why Agriculture Is Poised to Be the Next Trillion-Dollar RWA Category

1. Foundational and Tangible
   Land and crop yields are among the most essential, enduring real assets. Unlike speculative assets, agriculture is tied to food production and global demand.
2. Illiquidity of Traditional Agriculture
   Farmland and crop yields are historically illiquid: high entry thresholds, geographic constraints, fragmented ownership, and limited access for small investors. Tokenization unlocks liquidity and divides ownership. AgriFi eliminates these barriers through fractional blockchain ownership, making agriculture accessible to retail and institutional investors alike.
3. Growing Demand for Sustainable & Traceable Investments
   ESG-focused capital is increasingly seeking assets that deliver real-world impact, climate alignment, and traceability. Agriculture inherently aligns with these investor goals.
4. Data-Backed & Transparent
   With IoT sensors, AI models, and oracle integrations, AgriFi ensures every metric from soil health to crop yield is verified and recorded on-chain.
   Advances in IoT sensors, satellite imagery, AI agronomic models, and oracle systems make verifying yield, crop health, and land quality feasible, reducing risk in tokenized agriculture. AgriFi’s whitepaper documents these integrations.
5. Diversification & Yield Potential
   Agriculture offers an asset class uncorrelated or partially decorrelated from traditional markets, offering yield potential tied to crop performance rather than financial cycles.

How AgriFi’s Tokenization Model Works

1. Asset Structuring & Legal Wrapping

AgriFi establishes a legal structure linking real farmland or project parcels to a special-purpose vehicle or contract framework that anchors token value to that underlying asset.

2. Fractional Token Issuance via AGF Token / Sub-Tokens

The underlying asset is divided into digital tokens (e.g. “AGF-Farm-X tokens”), which represent fractional ownership or participation in yield. The AGF Token acts as the native utility token within the ecosystem (WhitePaper: agrifi.tech)

3. Data & Yield Verification

IoT sensors, remote sensing, and agronomic models input crop health, environmental metrics, and harvest data. Verified oracles feed this into smart contracts, enabling yield-based distributions and performance tracking.

4. Distribution of Returns

After harvest, token holders receive returns—either in stablecoins, yield tokens, or reinvestment—according to predefined smart contract rules (e.g. percent to token holders, operational reserves, development funds).

5. Secondary Markets & Liquidity

Tokenized farmland shares can be traded on compatible DeFi markets or via whitelisted exchanges, enabling liquidity and price discovery.

The AgriFi Architecture

AgriFi operates on a multi-layered ecosystem that connects real-world farmland with blockchain infrastructure.

Blockchain Layer – Powered by Polygon

• Network Choice: Polygon’s high throughput and low transaction fees enable real-time interactions like staking, trading, and voting.
• Token Standard: ERC-20 compliant AGF Token, total supply 7.2 billion, fully circulating.
• Smart Contracts:
  • Ownership Contract: Links AGF tokens to specific farmland portfolios.
  • Staking Contract: Enables lock-ups (30–360 days) with APYs between 5%–18%.
  • Profit Distribution Contract: Automates yield payouts from agricultural profits in stablecoins.
  • Governance Contract: Allows token holders to vote on new farmland projects and protocol parameters.
  • Security: Audit-ready contracts; upgradeable proxy patterns recommended.

Business Logic Layer

• Farmland Tokenization Module: Converts agricultural assets into blockchain-based ownership tokens.
• Profit Sharing Module: Off-chain revenue (e.g., crop sales/leases) convertible to stablecoins for on-chain distributions by formula.
• Governance (DAO): Implements democratic decision-making with weighted voting rights.
• Oracle Integration: Fetches crop yields, commodity prices, and land valuations using Chainlink and verified data feeds.

Off-Chain & Data Layer

• Secure Database: Stores metadata like land size, legal documents, and KYC data.
• IoT Integration: Connects real-time devices for monitoring soil, water, and crop health.
• File Storage: Leverages IPFS/Filecoin for immutable records of land titles and audits.
• Compliance: Integrates KYC/AML frameworks and legal recognition of tokenized ownership.

Access & liquidity:

• API gateway + Web3 for wallets (MetaMask, WalletConnect).
• DEX readiness on Polygon (e.g., QuickSwap/SushiSwap) and compliant venues; liquidity programs can be activated without over-promising listings.

The AGF Token: Fueling the Decentralized Farming Economy

The AGF Token lies at the heart of the AgriFi ecosystem. It is not just a financial instrument, it is the economic backbone connecting farmers, investors, and DeFi participants.

Token Highlights

• Network: Polygon (ERC-20)
• Total Supply: 7.2 Billion AGF
• Fully Circulating: No hidden or locked reserves
• Market Cap (at latest snapshot): ~$274 Million
  
  

Core Utilities

1. Fractional Farmland Ownership:
   Each token represents a share in real farmland portfolios—offering liquidity, diversification, and transparency.
2. Sustainable Yield Generation:
   Earn 5–18% APY by locking tokens for 30–360 days. Rewards are funded from verified agricultural returns, not speculative inflation.

3. Profit Sharing:
   Token holders receive periodic stablecoin distributions reflecting farm-generated revenue.
4. Governance Participation:
   AGF holders vote on farmland acquisitions, staking parameters, and sustainability initiatives.

AgriFi goes beyond finance; it’s redefining trust in food.

• Product Authentication: Each batch is assigned a unique Digital Twin Token, tracking its journey from farm to shelf.
• Food Safety & Recalls: Blockchain traceability enables real-time batch recalls in case of contamination.
• Ethical & Sustainable Sourcing: Certification tokens verify organic, fair-trade, and ESG standards.
• Consumer Apps: Enable QR scanning, sustainability tracking, and reward tokens for ethical purchasing.

Through this model, AgriFi unites farmers, investors, retailers, and consumers in a single, transparent ecosystem.

By merging blockchain, DeFi, and IoT, AgriFi is:

• Democratizing agricultural investment for everyone, from retail investors to institutions.
• Driving sustainable, data-driven farming through transparent capital flows.
• Building the foundation for a global Agri-DeFi economy where profit, transparency, and sustainability coexist.

About Agrifi

Agrifi is driving an agricultural revolution, harnessing blockchain technology to transform the agricultural supply chain. Our mission is to enhance transparency, efficiency, and sustainability in agriculture while empowering farmers and supporting small-scale agricultural practices.

Join us on this exciting journey to explore the future of agriculture while potentially enhancing the value of your AGF tokens. We’re not just redefining agricultural finance; we’re revolutionizing the future of farming and food production.

Ready to start staking your AGF tokens? Visit our website at https://agrifi.tech/for detailed steps on how to stake your tokens. Stay connected with us on Telegram, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram for the latest updates and community discussions.

Follow Us on:

• Website: https://agrifi.tech/ 
• WhitePaper: https://agrifi.gitbook.io/agrifi-docs
• Blog: https://blog.agrifi.tech 
• Telegram: https://t.me/agrifi_official 
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/agrifiofficial 
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FAQ
Q1: What is AGF Token?
 AGF is the native token of the Agrifi platform, offering fractional farmland ownership, crop-backed staking rewards, and governance participation.

Q2. Where can I buy AGF Tokens?

AGF is currently available on LBank and Bitbulls centralized exchanges. You can also buy AGF directly through Agrifi’s official DEX platform at https://dex.agrifi.app using a Polygon-compatible wallet like MetaMask.

Q3. What do I need to start?
 You’ll need a Web3 wallet such as MetaMask.

• To swap via dex.agrifi.app, connect your MetaMask wallet and trade using USDT or MATIC.
• To buy via exchanges like LBank or Bitbulls, you can transfer USDT from your existing exchange (e.g., Binance) and trade for AGF.

Q4. What is the minimum investment amount?

The minimum investment typically starts from just $10, depending on the exchange’s trading rules.

Q5. Is AGF considered a Real-World Asset (RWA)?

Yes. AGF represents fractional ownership of farmland and its corresponding crop output, making it a blockchain-powered Real-World Asset with measurable economic and environmental value.

Q6: Is AGF Token secure?
 Yes. It runs on the Polygon blockchain with smart contracts managing staking, governance, and agri-data integration.

Q7: What makes AGF different from other DeFi tokens?
 Unlike many tokens, AGF is anchored to real agricultural output, providing tangible yield and ESG benefits.

Q8. Is AGF available globally?

Yes. As a Polygon-based asset, it is accessible via most Web3 wallets and DeFi platforms globally.