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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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QuickBooks Online or Enterprise? A Practical Guide for Growing Businesses

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Brandon, MB, November 5, 2026, ZEX PR WIRE — For many businesses, the decision to move from QuickBooks Enterprise or Desktop to QuickBooks Online is no longer a question of whether cloud technology is available. The more important question is whether a migration will genuinely improve operations, reporting, and long-term scalability.

According to QuickBooks data specialists at QBRP, businesses often assume that moving to the cloud is automatically the best option. In reality, the right choice depends on factors such as data volume, workflow complexity, inventory requirements, reporting needs, third-party integrations, and the organization’s reliance on historical accounting records.

“Cloud solutions offer significant advantages, but they’re not the ideal fit for every company,” said a QBRP spokesperson. “The goal should be choosing the platform that best supports the business, not simply following industry trends.”

When QuickBooks Online Makes Sense

For many growing organizations, QuickBooks Online offers benefits that can improve flexibility and accessibility. Because the system is cloud-based, authorized users can access accounting data from multiple locations without relying on local servers or remote desktop connections.

A migration to QuickBooks Online may be a strong fit when businesses:

  • Need anytime, anywhere access to financial data
  • Support remote or distributed teams
  • Rely on cloud-based applications and integrations
  • Want automatic software updates and reduced IT maintenance
  • Require simplified collaboration with accountants and advisors

For service-based businesses and organizations with relatively straightforward accounting processes, these advantages can often outweigh the costs and complexities of migration.

For manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers, and businesses managing sophisticated inventory processes, Enterprise frequently provides capabilities that may be difficult or costly to replicate in an online environment.

The Hidden Challenge: Data Conversion

One of the most overlooked aspects of migration is the handling of historical data.

Not every QuickBooks Enterprise feature converts perfectly to QuickBooks Online. Depending on file size, transaction history, custom configurations, and reporting structures, businesses may encounter differences in how data appears after conversion.

Questions that should be evaluated before migration include:

  • How much historical data needs to be retained?
  • Will inventory records convert accurately?
  • Are custom reports critical to daily operations?
  • Which integrations must continue functioning after migration?
  • Will users require workflow changes or retraining?

Without a thorough assessment, organizations risk discovering critical limitations only after the migration is complete.

A Business Decision, Not Just a Technology Decision

The most successful migrations occur when businesses evaluate operational requirements before evaluating software features. QuickBooks Online can deliver meaningful benefits for many organizations, but Enterprise continues to serve as the better long-term platform for others.

Rather than approaching the decision as “Desktop versus Cloud,” QBRP recommends assessing how the accounting system supports day-to-day operations, future growth plans, reporting requirements, and data-management objectives.

For businesses considering a move from Enterprise to Online, a professional migration assessment can help identify potential risks, evaluate conversion readiness, and determine whether migration will provide measurable business value or whether remaining on Enterprise is the more strategic choice.

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Before AI Can Help, Your QuickBooks Data Must Be Trusted

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Brandon, MB, November 5, 2026, ZEX PR WIRE — As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly embedded in accounting software, many businesses are discovering faster ways to categorize transactions, reconcile accounts, generate reports, and uncover financial insights. Yet amid the excitement surrounding AI-driven bookkeeping, one critical question is often overlooked: what happens to years of carefully maintained accounting history when a business changes platforms, upgrades systems, or restructures its accounting workflow?

Recent enhancements across QuickBooks Online continue to expand the role of AI in everyday bookkeeping. Intuit’s latest updates include AI-powered reconciliation tools, enhanced transaction matching, automated categorization assistance, and intelligent reporting capabilities designed to reduce manual effort while improving efficiency. According to Intuit, newer AI-assisted reconciliation features can significantly accelerate the reconciliation process while maintaining user oversight.

While these capabilities offer substantial productivity benefits, accounting professionals caution that AI is only as valuable as the financial history supporting it.

“Businesses often focus on what AI can do today without considering the value of the accounting data they’ve accumulated over the last five, ten, or even twenty years,” said a spokesperson for QuickBooks Repair Pro. “Historical accounting records are not simply archives. They provide context, audit support, trend analysis, tax documentation, and the financial intelligence that helps organizations make informed decisions.”

As more organizations migrate from desktop accounting environments to cloud-based platforms or integrate AI-assisted workflows, questions surrounding historical data preservation are becoming increasingly important. Financial records frequently contain years of customer transactions, vendor histories, inventory records, payroll information, reconciliations, attachments, and audit trails that may not transfer perfectly between systems.

The challenge is particularly relevant as AI tools increasingly rely on historical patterns to improve categorization accuracy and identify anomalies. Intuit’s recent product updates emphasize smarter transaction matching, confidence-based categorization suggestions, and enhanced reporting insights driven by existing accounting data.

For many organizations, preserving accounting history is no longer merely a recordkeeping exercise. Historical financial data often serves as the foundation for forecasting models, budgeting decisions, cash flow analysis, and AI-driven recommendations. A successful modernization strategy therefore requires balancing innovation with responsible data stewardship.

As AI continues reshaping bookkeeping workflows, businesses that protect and properly migrate their historical accounting records will be better positioned to take full advantage of emerging automation technologies while maintaining the financial continuity their operations depend on.

 

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Think Before You Click Rebuild: 10 QuickBooks Problems That Require Expert Help

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Brandon, MB, November 5, 2026, ZEX PR WIRE — When QuickBooks problems appear, many business owners assume a Verify Data, Rebuild Data, or quick online fix will solve the issue. Sometimes that’s true. But certain warning signs point to deeper data corruption that can worsen if users continue making changes to the file.

As QuickBooks company files grow larger and more complex, issues such as unexplained balance-sheet differences, failed rebuilds, inaccessible files, damaged transactions, negative inventory, and unsuccessful conversions can threaten the integrity of years of financial history.

According to QuickBooks Repair Pro, the biggest risk is not the initial problem itself, but the well-intentioned attempts to repair it without fully understanding the underlying cause.

“The question isn’t whether a file has a problem. The question is whether the problem is safe to troubleshoot,” said a QuickBooks Repair Pro spokesperson. “Once reports stop matching, transactions become damaged, or QuickBooks repair tools fail repeatedly, businesses should focus on protecting their data rather than experimenting with additional fixes.”

Among the most serious red flags are balance sheets that no longer balance, recurring reconciliation discrepancies, negative inventory issues that keep returning, severe performance degradation, corrupted transactions, failed data conversions, and company files that suddenly refuse to open.

In many cases, these symptoms indicate deeper structural issues within the company file that routine troubleshooting cannot resolve. Continuing to enter transactions, rebuild data repeatedly, or manually adjust balances can make diagnosis and recovery significantly more difficult.

QuickBooks Repair Pro advises businesses to think of QuickBooks issues in two categories: problems that affect software behavior and problems that affect data integrity. While software issues can often be resolved through updates and standard troubleshooting, data-integrity issues require a more cautious approach because historical financial records may be at risk.

As accounting data becomes increasingly valuable for reporting, compliance, forecasting, and business decision-making, knowing when to stop troubleshooting can be just as important as knowing how to troubleshoot.

 

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QuickBooksRepairpro.com is a leading QuickBooks File Repair and Data Recovery, QuickBooks Conversion, QuickBooks Mac Repair, and QuickBooks SDK programming services provider in North America, serving thousands of business users all over the world. With over 20 years of experience with Intuit QuickBooks, QuickBooksRepairpro.com assists QuickBooks users and small businesses with a variety of services and work with the US, UK, Canadian, Australian (Reckon Accounts), and New Zealand versions of QuickBooks (PC and Mac platforms).

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