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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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New Online Travel Agency Mondial Voyage Launches with Global Accommodation Focus and 24/7 Human Support

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United Kingdom, 27th Jan 2026 – A new UK-based online travel agency, Mondial Voyage Limited, officially launched its services on 24 January 2026, offering travellers worldwide a streamlined platform focused exclusively on accommodation bookings supported by real 24-hour human assistance.

Mondial Voyage provides access to more than 15,000 hotels, serviced apartments, and private properties across nine countries. The company operates its own signature rental portfolio in four countries and works with established providers in nine additional markets, allowing customers to book a wide range of trusted accommodations in popular and emerging destinations.

Unlike many online travel platforms that rely heavily on automated systems, Mondial Voyage places emphasis on direct human support. Travellers have access to real support agents at any time of day, before, during, and after their stay, ensuring assistance is available whenever it is needed.

The company was founded by Mark Heidelberg, a 20-year-old entrepreneur and frequent traveller who has visited more than 70 countries. Drawing on his personal travel experience, Mark created Mondial Voyage to address common frustrations faced by travellers, particularly the lack of reliable support when problems arise.

Mondial Voyage aims to position itself as a customer-focused alternative within the online accommodation market, combining a curated global inventory with a service model built around accessibility, reliability, and personal support. The company plans to expand its property portfolio and partner network throughout 2026.

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Executive Leader Aman Maharaj on Why Systems and Organization Define Sustainable Leadership

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Canton, Michigan, 27th January 2026, ZEX PR WIRE, Aman Maharaj is a senior executive with experience across energy, finance, and public policy. His work has focused on operations, governance, and large-scale coordination. Beyond that brief context, his views on systems and organization come from repeated exposure to what fails when structure is missing.

Across industries, leaders often mistake activity for progress. Teams move quickly, initiatives launch, and dashboards multiply. Yet outcomes stall. Maharaj argues the issue is rarely effort. It is the absence of systems that align people, decisions, and accountability. “Most organizations are busy,” Maharaj says. “Very few are organized. That gap shows up in missed deadlines, inconsistent decisions, and avoidable risk.”

Systems, in Aman Maharaj’s view, are not software tools or org charts. They are the rules that govern how work moves through an organization. They define who decides, how information flows, and what happens when something goes wrong. Without those rules, even talented teams struggle to perform consistently.

One common failure point is decision ownership. When authority is unclear, decisions slow down or multiply. Teams seek consensus where it is not needed and escalate routine issues. Aman Maharaj notes that effective systems do the opposite. They reduce friction by making responsibility explicit.

Another weakness is poor integration between functions. Strategy, operations, finance, and compliance often operate in parallel rather than in sequence. Maharaj has seen projects succeed on paper and fail in practice because systems were not designed to connect those functions. “Execution breaks when handoffs are vague,” he explains. “If one part of the organization cannot rely on another, speed disappears.”

Risk management is another area where organization matters more than intent. Many organizations rely on individual judgment rather than structured controls. Aman Maharaj argues that this approach works only until scale is reached. Systems exist to protect institutions from their own growth. He emphasizes that structure should not be confused with rigidity. Strong systems allow for flexibility because they remove uncertainty. When teams know the boundaries, they can move faster within them.

The same principles apply in public policy and regulated environments. Maharaj points out that policy goals often fail not because they are flawed, but because implementation systems are fragmented. Agencies pursue aligned objectives through disconnected processes. The result is delay and inconsistency. “Alignment is not a meeting,” he says. “It is a system that forces coordination.”

Technology, Aman Maharaj cautions, is often mistaken for organization. Tools can amplify good systems, but they cannot replace them. Without clear processes, technology simply accelerates dysfunction.

Leadership, in this framework, is less about inspiration and more about design. Leaders are responsible for building environments where good decisions are easy and bad decisions are hard. That work is rarely visible, but its absence is immediately felt.

Maharaj believes organizations will increasingly be evaluated on their operational maturity. As markets tighten and tolerance for error shrinks, systems will determine who remains stable and who does not. “Results come and go,” he says. “What lasts is whether the organization knows how to operate without constant intervention.”

For Maharaj, systems and organization are not back-office concerns. They are the core infrastructure of leadership. When done well, they allow people to perform at their best and organizations to endure.

 

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EuropaNewswire LLC Launches Mastodon Based Editorial Photo Syndication, Signaling a New Era of Direct Media Distribution

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New York, US, 27th January 2026, ZEX PR WIRE, EuropaNewswire LLC Launches Mastodon-Based Editorial Photo Syndication, Signaling a New Era of Direct Media DistributionNew York, NY — EuropaNewswire LLC, a New York–based editorial photography agency specializing in United Nations diplomacy, political affairs, and entertainment coverage, announced a strategic move into Mastodon and ActivityPub-based content distribution, positioning itself among the first photo agencies to use decentralized protocols to deliver editorial images directly to newsrooms, editors, and content buyers in real time.

Driven by the decline of microstock pricing and the growing disconnect between editorial creators and buyers, EuropaNewswire is abandoning legacy distribution models in favor of direct, protocol-level syndication. The company says ActivityPub provides an ideal framework for editorial licensing because it bypasses traditional gatekeepers, reduces latency, supports authenticated delivery, and enables verified media relationships without third-party intermediaries.

“Microstock is collapsing the economics of editorial photography,” said EuropaNewswire founder Luiz Rampelotto. “Platforms are paying pennies months later while newsrooms are demanding timely and verified coverage. Mastodon and ActivityPub allow us to ship images directly to the people who need them, without waiting for agencies or middle layers to approve, ingest, or monetize the work.”

EuropaNewswire’s new feed, launched at PhotoDesk.EuropaNewswire.com, operates as a dedicated editorial desk that pushes captions, IPTC-accurate metadata, licensing information, and credit lines to followers across federated Mastodon instances. Media buyers can engage directly for licensing, usage rights, and editorial requests, creating what the agency describes as a “direct-to-newsroom” model.

The initiative comes amid renewed attention on ActivityPub within the journalism sector. Multiple international outlets have begun experimenting with decentralized publishing to avoid algorithmic throttling, data extraction, and platform lock-in associated with mainstream social platforms.

Rampelotto believes the shift is only beginning. “Editorial photography has always depended on direct relationships,” he added. “The internet broke that for a decade, and ActivityPub is bringing it back. We expect other boutique agencies, independent photographers, and even major newsrooms to follow.”

EuropaNewswire will continue to use decentralized publishing alongside its existing website and direct licensing channels. The agency says long-term it intends to integrate ActivityPub notifications with picture desks, newsroom workflow tools, and licensing systems without relying on legacy wire services or microstock aggregators.


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EuropaNewswire LLC is a New York–based independent editorial photo agency specializing in United Nations political coverage, diplomacy, cultural events, and entertainment. The company licenses photography directly to media outlets, non-profits, publishers, and broadcast networks worldwide.

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