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Lumino Ceremony: Building the Privacy Protection Infrastructure

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PlatON, a privacy AI computing network which is committed to building a decentralized collaborative artificial intelligence network and global brain, is promoting the democratization of artificial intelligence and establishing a secure general artificial intelligence. The bottom layer of its decentralized privacy protection infrastructure is based on Zero-Knowledge Proof.

What is Zero-Knowledge Proof

Zero-Knowledge Proof is a cryptographic technology to realize privacy protection authentication. The prover needs to make the verifier believe that he knows or owns a message, without disclosing any information about message which is to be confirmed. For example, if the prover wants to prove that he knows the safe box password without revealing it, he can just show some items existing in the safe box that everyone knows.

This process is Zero-Knowledge Proof. The proof needs an initial credible setting (some items existing in the safe box that everyone knows), namely a series of public parameters to help the prover build Zero-Knowledge Proof.

Deficiency of Zero-Knowledge Proof

As a cryptographic technology with both privacy protection and authentication capability, zero-knowledge proof is widely used to realize transaction verification under hidden business details in blockchain. The zero-knowledge proof system applied in the blockchain field is mainly a cryptographic algorithm called “zk-SNARKs”. At present, the existing classic zk-SNARKs algorithms include  GGPR13, PGHR13, Groth16, GM17, and new generation algorithms such as Sonic, Marlin, Plonk, which support updating public parameters. The current version of ZCash, a well-known private cryptographic currency, uses Groth16 algorithm.

From the above “safe box”, we can see that the premise for the correct operation of this kind of algorithm is existing a series of random trusted parameters. However, randomized parameters will not come out of thin air and there is no trusted third party in the blockchain. Parameters created by centralized third parties can be reconstructed in theory, and it is possible to forge proofs, which may destroy the underlying security in PlatON. Imagine that if a specific institution informed the verifier of the storage of the items in the safe box, the institution and the prover could collude and use this secret information to falsify the illusion that the prover knew the safe box password.

Therefore, it is an undoubtedly excellent idea to organize multiple participants to create these randomized parameters through Secure Multi-party Computation. In this process, single party can not reconstruct the parameters any more. Only when this activity is completed safely will the subsequent decentralized application be safe. In fact, ZCash has successfully created system parameters for Groth16 algorithm in November 2017 through its ceremony, Power of Tau.

Lumino, creating secure parameters

In order to prevent the parameters generated by the centralized mode from affecting the underlying security, PlatON started the Secure Multi-party Computation ceremony Lumino on June 21, 2021, last for   60 days. This ceremony is expected to create necessary secure parameters for the Zero-Knowledge Proof protocol.

During the Lumino ceremony, multiple participants carry out several rounds of calculation in the form of a relay, that is to say, the current participant need to use the calculation results of the previous participant as the input of this round, and the calculation output become the calculation input of the next participant as well. After a certain number of rounds, the output of the last participant is the final result of the whole ceremony, namely the system initialization parameters that Plonk thatalgorithm of PlatON will choose. Obviously, the more participants take part in the ceremony, the safer the parameters will be.

As a practical and efficient Zero-Knowledge Proof algorithm, Plonk is commonly used in PlatON projects and communities, which is characterized by a one-time initialization process, that is, running once can be used to deploy multiple applications. Providing necessary initialization parameters for Plonk algorithm through Lumino ceremony means that no one can master the secret information behind the parameters, which can be used to cheat players in the whole system. Lumino ceremony will lay a solid foundation for the security of PlatON.

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Carziqo Launches ER-SX Operations in Dallas, Introduces CARBON POINTS Rewards During Future Mobility Festival

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The October celebration connects all-electric autonomous mobility with cash-redeemable rewards for eligible ER-SX rental users.

DALLAS, Texas, October 3rd, 2026, ZEX PR WIRE— Carziqo has announced the introduction of its ER-SX series autonomous ride-hailing vehicles in Dallas as part of the Carziqo Future Mobility Festival, pairing its latest mobility initiative with a CARBON POINTS promotion that allows eligible rental users to redeem platform points for cash.

Held throughout October, the festival brings together the company’s electric mobility ambitions and customer appreciation activities. The Dallas announcement places the ER-SX series at the center of this year’s celebration, alongside benefits designed to make participation more accessible and rewarding.

According to Carziqo, users who rent designated ER-SX series vehicles during the promotional period are eligible to receive CARBON POINTS under the corresponding rental offer. Eligible points can then be exchanged for cash in accordance with the platform’s published redemption terms.

The initiative reflects the company’s approach to connecting the development of greener transportation with tangible customer benefits.

Carziqo describes its autonomous ride-hailing fleet as fully electric. The ER-SX series follows that approach, producing zero tailpipe carbon dioxide emissions while driving. Overall environmental performance also depends on factors such as the electricity used for charging, vehicle manufacturing, and operational efficiency.

The company has positioned electrification as a foundation for its mobility strategy, alongside intelligent fleet management and the development of more efficient transportation services. Its Dallas operations bring those priorities into the Future Mobility Festival while giving eligible users an additional way to participate through CARBON POINTS.

The promotion also introduces the broader commercial concept behind environmental crediting: qualifying lower-carbon transportation activity can generate measurable value under specific programs.

In applicable low-carbon fuel markets, electricity supplied for transportation may support the generation of tradable credits. Charging data, measured in kilowatt-hours, forms part of a calculation process governed by the relevant program’s eligibility, carbon-intensity, reporting, and verification requirements.

Once properly established, eligible credits can be sold to market participants, including fuel suppliers that purchase credits to meet compliance obligations. Revenue from those transactions can support permitted activities and benefits, depending on the rules governing the program.

Carziqo has identified this mechanism as a potential opportunity to connect electric fleet activity with additional customer value. Where its operations qualify, credit rights are established, and transactions are completed, the company aims to explore how permitted proceeds could support user benefits.

For customers, CARBON POINTS provide a simpler point of participation. The points function as Carziqo platform reward units, with their cash redemption value determined by the applicable promotional terms. They are distinct from market-traded environmental credits and do not require users to arrange credit sales independently.

Under the festival offer, the customer process centers on three steps: selecting an eligible ER-SX rental plan, receiving the corresponding CARBON POINTS allocation, and redeeming eligible points through the platform.

The relevant offer sets out the point allocation, conversion rate, claim requirements, and validity period. These published conditions define the customer benefit.

The Future Mobility Festival provides the setting for this initiative. Carziqo describes the annual October celebration as an opportunity to recognize customer support and share its direction for the years ahead.

By combining the ER-SX introduction with CARBON POINTS, the company is bringing a vehicle-focused announcement and a customer reward activity into a single campaign. The approach gives the festival an immediate benefit for eligible participants while introducing the longer-term opportunities associated with electric mobility.

Looking toward 2030, Carziqo has outlined priorities that include improving fleet energy efficiency, strengthening charging-data collection, developing clearer environmental measurement, and evaluating suitable crediting opportunities in eligible markets.

These priorities reflect the role that operational information can play in the development of an electric mobility business. Reliable energy records can support fleet management and provide a foundation for assessing participation in applicable environmental programs.

The Dallas announcement marks another step in Carziqo’s stated mobility plans. Through the ER-SX series and the Future Mobility Festival, the company is linking its all-electric transportation strategy with a customer initiative focused on clear participation requirements and cash-redeemable rewards.

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Carziqo Brings A-DS Autonomous Delivery to San Francisco During Future Mobility Festival

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  • The company reports rising delivery demand as it positions autonomous logistics as a response to growing operating costs and the need for more efficient urban services.

SAN FRANCISCO, CA, Oct 03, 2026, ZEX PR WIRE — Carziqo says its A-DS autonomous delivery vehicles have begun operating in San Francisco, extending the company’s delivery business during the Carziqo Future Mobility Festival. The development comes as the company reports continued growth in delivery orders across its supported operations and sees increasing opportunities for autonomous technology in the movement of goods.

The San Francisco operation brings a practical focus to the October celebration: how intelligent mobility can support the everyday needs of businesses and consumers. For Carziqo, autonomous delivery represents an opportunity to connect its vehicle technology with a service whose value depends on consistency, convenience and careful management of operating costs.

The company’s recent announcements have emphasized rising A-DS order volumes and the importance of matching delivery demand with available fleet capacity. Carziqo says its priority is to translate that growth into better vehicle utilization and a more dependable service as the business develops.

The economic backdrop gives that objective particular relevance. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, compensation costs for private industry workers rose 3.3 percent in the year ending June 2026, including a 3.1 percent increase in wages and salaries. Although these figures cover private industry broadly, they provide context for the cost pressures businesses face when planning labor-intensive services.

For delivery operators, handling additional orders involves more than adding vehicles. It requires coordinating routes, staffing, vehicle availability and the time needed to complete each task. Higher demand creates a commercial opportunity, but the ability to serve that demand efficiently determines how much value the additional activity can generate.

Carziqo’s approach centers on reducing the manual driving requirements of supported delivery journeys while maintaining human involvement in fleet supervision, maintenance, customer support and situations requiring direct intervention. The company describes this division of responsibilities as a way to organize delivery work more efficiently as volumes increase.

That distinction is central to the business case for autonomous delivery. Automation can change how resources are allocated, but its usefulness depends on the performance of the wider service. A vehicle must be available when needed, assigned a suitable route and supported throughout its operating cycle.

Carziqo describes the A-DS platform as combining automated driving with route planning, connected vehicle monitoring and centralized operational support. Its fleet systems are designed to bring together information about vehicle condition, delivery progress, charging requirements and maintenance needs, helping teams coordinate the vehicles as a network.

For San Francisco, the significance of the deployment lies in applying that approach to local delivery needs. The commercial opportunity will depend on how effectively available capacity meets demand and how consistently the service performs within its operating scope. Those practical considerations give the expansion a business focus beyond the introduction of another autonomous vehicle model.

Carziqo has previously described a phased approach to A-DS deployment, with attention to route suitability, operational stability and service consistency. Experience gathered from its delivery operations is intended to inform improvements in dispatching, maintenance planning and future deployment decisions.

The Carziqo Future Mobility Festival places these developments within the company’s broader ambition to make intelligent transportation relevant to daily life. Held throughout October, the festival centers on greener mobility, connected services and the practical use of technology to improve how people and goods move through cities.

Autonomous delivery gives that theme an everyday point of connection. Behind each delivery is a person waiting for an item or a business fulfilling a customer’s request. The value of the technology ultimately rests on whether it can help complete those tasks reliably and make the service easier to manage.

The festival also provides an occasion to recognize the community supporting Carziqo’s development. In a separate A-DS announcement, the company introduced an additional Wednesday Performance Reward for eligible A-DS rental users, with amounts, claiming arrangements and eligibility governed by the terms published on its platform.

As the company develops its delivery business, its stated priorities include closer coordination between demand and vehicle deployment, management of operating costs and continued improvement of the service experience.

The San Francisco operation adds a new chapter to that effort during the Future Mobility Festival. With A-DS, Carziqo is positioning autonomous delivery as a practical part of its longer-term mobility ambitions—one whose progress will be measured through the everyday work of moving goods and serving customers.

For company information and official updates, visit www.carziqo.com.

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Brian Baldari on the Difference Between a Mentor and a Sponsor, and Why It Decides Promotions

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  • ResilExec® Coaching founder Brian Baldari, Pharm.D., MBA, on why senior leaders who have plenty of advice and no advocacy stall at the same level for years.

BRICK, N.J., Oct 03, 2026, ZEX PR WIRE — Most senior professionals have someone they go to for advice. Far fewer have someone who argues for them in a room they are not in. According to Brian Baldari, Pharm.D., MBA, founder of ResilExec® Coaching, that distinction accounts for a large share of stalled advancement among otherwise strong performers.

Baldari spent 24 years inside pharmaceutical, healthcare, and enterprise leadership organizations. He held five successive Director-level roles, moved from Director to Vice President and Senior General Manager in 18 months, and led the commercial launch of 14 brands. He now works with Associate Directors, Directors, Senior Directors, Executive Directors, and Vice Presidents inside pharmaceutical, healthcare, and enterprise IT organizations.

“A mentor talks to you. A sponsor talks about you,” Baldari says. “One of those changes your calendar. The other changes your title.”

Advice Is Not Advocacy

Mentorship is widely available and widely encouraged. Many organizations run formal programs for it. A mentor offers perspective, context, and guidance, and that guidance has real value early in a career when the primary gap is knowledge.

Sponsorship operates differently. A sponsor spends their own credibility on someone else. They put a name forward on a succession slate, defend a candidate during calibration, and accept the consequences if the bet does not pay off. That is a materially different act, and it is not something an organization can mandate.

“Leaders collect mentors because mentors are easy to ask for,” Baldari says. “Nobody feels awkward requesting advice. Asking someone to spend their reputation on you is a different conversation, and most people never have it.”

Where the Gap Shows Up

The gap becomes visible at the point where advancement decisions are made collectively. Calibration sessions and succession discussions involve people across multiple functions, many of whom have no direct experience of a given candidate’s work. In those rooms, a candidate is represented by whoever chooses to speak.

“If nobody in that room can describe what you do at enterprise scale, you are not in the conversation, regardless of your review,” Baldari says. “The decision is not made on the strength of your record. It is made on the strength of the description someone else gives of it.”

Baldari notes that this is where strong performers are most often surprised. Their performance ratings are high, their manager is supportive, and the outcome still does not change, because the people who influenced the decision were never engaged.

Sponsorship as a Variable

Sponsorship is one of five variables in Baldari’s Promotion Math™ framework, alongside Performance, Visibility, Narrative, and Timing. In his assessment, strong performers optimize the first variable and leave the remaining four unattended, then attribute the result to politics.

“Performance gets you noticed. Positioning gets you promoted,” Baldari says. “Sponsorship is the variable people find hardest to work on, because it requires asking for something rather than producing something.”

What Changes the Outcome

Baldari advises leaders to identify the specific individuals who will participate in the decisions that affect them, then assess honestly whether those individuals could describe their contribution without prompting. In most cases the answer is no, and that is the actionable finding.

From there the work is practical rather than social. It involves delivering value to those individuals rather than checking in with them, framing results at enterprise level rather than functional level, and showing up in forums where that work is visible to people beyond a direct reporting line.

“You do not recruit a sponsor by asking them to be one,” Baldari says. “You give them something worth putting their name next to, and you make sure they understand what it was.”

About Brian Baldari

Brian Baldari, Pharm.D., MBA, based in Brick, New Jersey, is the founder of ResilExec® Coaching and Resilient Performance Group LLC. He spent 24 years inside pharmaceutical, healthcare, and enterprise leadership organizations, held five successive Director-level roles, and advanced from Director to Vice President and Senior General Manager in 18 months. He led the commercial launch of 14 brands across rare and chronic disease categories, led an organization of more than 250 people, and has mentored more than 50 leaders across three continents. Through ResilExec Coaching, he helps Associate Directors, Directors, Senior Directors, Executive Directors, and Vice Presidents accelerate career growth through personalized executive coaching, leadership development, and strategic career positioning.

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