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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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MEXC Concludes 0808 Stock Season with Over 86,000 Participants and More Than $1M Saved Through 0 Fee Trading

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Mutsamudu, Comoros, September 3rd, 2026, Chainwire

MEXC, a pioneer in 0-fee digital asset trading, concluded its first annual brand event, MEXC 0808: Stock Season, on August 28, drawing over 86,000 participants, with users saving over $1 million in trading fees through 0 Fee trading.

MEXC 0808 is the exchange’s annual brand event, held every August 8. It is built around MEXC’s core vision of 0 Fees and Infinite Opportunities. Every year, MEXC intends to bring new products, market access, and rewards into focus, helping users lower the cost of trading, explore emerging markets, and connect with global financial opportunities. Designed to meet current user demand for stock-related products, this year’s campaign extended 0-fee trading to stock futures, tokenized stocks, and RealStocks, while offering participants the chance to share a $500,000 prize pool.

Key Campaign Performance & Milestones

Official post-event data shows the campaign’s overall performance across its three stock-related products, namely Stock Futures, Tokenized Stocks and RealStocks:

  • Over 86,000 users participated
  • Combined trading volume exceeded $50 billion
  • Users saved a combined total of over $1 million in fees

In addition, the campaign issued a total of $479,000 in rewards, translating participation into tangible value for users.

Empowering Investors Through Multi-Asset Access

As a one-stop trading platform, MEXC enables investors to access over 300 stock and index futures, over 200 tokenized stocks, and over 7,000 global stocks and ETFs through RealStocks, as well as early-stage investment opportunities via the Pre-IPO Launchpad. Users can access these equity trading instruments using USDT through a single account, without the need to open a traditional brokerage account.

0 Fees and Infinite Opportunities Beyond the Campaign

MEXC believes that global market opportunities should be open to everyone. The conclusion of 0808: Stock Season does not mark the end of this commitment. Both 0 Fees and Infinite Opportunities remain an ongoing practice at MEXC, not limited to any single campaign. According to MEXC’s August 2026 Highlights, the platform’s 0 Fee trading pairs saved users a cumulative $154 million in fees. MEXC will continue to uphold this commitment by continuously optimizing its products and campaign mechanics to deliver a better trading experience for users worldwide.

“The response to 0808: Stock Season shows just how much demand there is for accessible, low-cost stock trading,” said Vugar Usi Zade, CEO of MEXC. “Over 86,000 users took part, and together they saved more than $1 million in fees. This reflects the trust users continue to place in MEXC, and our commitment to 0 Fees and Infinite Opportunities. 0808 is more than an annual event. It’s a reflection of what MEXC stands for. This is just the first chapter, and we’re already looking ahead to what’s next.”

About MEXC

Founded in 2018, MEXC is a leading global multi-asset trading platform built as your 0-fee gateway to infinite opportunities. Serving users across 170+ markets, MEXC provides simple and efficient access to crypto, stocks, tokenized assets, derivatives, and a growing range of TradFi-linked opportunities through one account and one gateway.

With 0 trading fees, deep liquidity, broad asset coverage, and a high-performance trading experience, MEXC is designed for retail users who want to discover earlier, act faster, and trade with fewer barriers. As crypto and traditional finance continue to converge, MEXC is committed to making global opportunities more accessible, helping users trade freely and MEXCmize every opportunity.

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This content does not constitute investment advice. Given the volatility of financial markets, including digital assets, tokenized assets, and traditional financial products, investors should carefully assess market conditions, underlying asset fundamentals, and potential financial risks before making any investment or trading decisions.

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Teslong Launches the Lightweight 20V Brushless Leaf Blower Featuring Adjustable Air Duct Technology

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The new blower delivers up to 600 CFM and 115 MPH for fall cleanup; first shown in person at JAPAN DIY HOMECENTER SHOW 2026

Irvine, CA, United States, 3rd Sep 2026 – Teslong announced the launch of its new 20V Brushless Leaf Blower, a lightweight 20V outdoor power tool designed to help homeowners handle frequent fall cleanup and routine debris clearing with less effort. The blower combines up to 600 CFM of air volume and 115 MPH of airspeed with a five-position adjustable air duct that directs airflow without requiring users to constantly bend, reach or reposition the tool.

Autumn leaf cleanup is rarely a one-weekend task. Wind and ongoing leaf drop can refill driveways, walkways, fence lines and patio corners shortly after they are cleared, creating a need for equipment that is quick to pick up and comfortable to use repeatedly. Teslong developed the blower for those recurring residential jobs rather than extended commercial landscaping.

Teslong presented the blower in person for the first time at the 62nd JAPAN DIY HOMECENTER SHOW 2026, held Aug. 27-29 at Makuhari Messe in Japan. The show gave DIY enthusiasts, home-improvement buyers and other industry visitors an opportunity to experience the product firsthand and see how the adjustable tube changes both angle and reach.

“Fall cleanup is one of the most common seasonal chores homeowners face, but the tool itself should not become another burden,” said James Sun, CEO of Teslong. “We designed this blower to combine the airflow users need with a lighter body and an adjustable duct that helps bring the air to the work.”

Now available in the United States, the Teslong Brushless Leaf Blower delivers up to 600 CFM of air volume and 115 MPH of airspeed, allowing users to move larger amounts of debris across open surfaces or concentrate airflow for fence lines, corners and tighter areas. Low, High and Turbo settings let users match the output to each task instead of running maximum power from start to finish.

With the included 4.0Ah battery, Low provides about 32 minutes for light debris, High about 18 minutes for routine leaf clearing, and Turbo about 12 minutes for tougher patches. Those run times are designed to support quick passes across driveways, patios and small-to-medium residential yards, with Turbo reserved for short, stubborn areas rather than continuous use.

Designed for better reach and control

At the center of the design is a five-position adjustable air duct. The pivoting tube changes angle and extends by three inches, allowing users to direct airflow beneath benches and patio furniture or along garden edges while keeping the handle at a more natural height. The result is less repeated bending and more control in the places where leaves tend to collect.

On an open driveway or lawn, the wider airflow setting helps gather scattered leaves into manageable piles. Along fence lines, garden edges and corners, a more focused stream puts the air where it is needed. The same control can clear sawdust after a garage project or chase water from grilles and wheel spokes after a car wash, allowing one familiar tool to handle several jobs around the home.

Lightweight 20V design for repeat residential cleanup

The Teslong Brushless Leaf Blower weighs 2.86 pounds without the battery and 4.3 pounds with the included battery installed. Its one-handed design and compact form make it easier to move between the front walk, backyard, patio and garage or make another pass when trees keep shedding. When the work is done, the folding design takes up less room in a garage cabinet, tool closet or car trunk.

The included 20V 4.0Ah battery has a four-stage power indicator and supports up to 45W USB-C Power Delivery input and output. That means owners can charge through a compatible USB-C setup instead of another proprietary dock and use the battery as a portable power source for supported devices. The same pack also works across Teslong’s growing 20V tool platform.

The Teslong Brushless Leaf Blower comes with one 20V 4.0Ah battery, a USB-C charging cable and a user manual; a wall charger is not included. Special launch pricing is $119.99 during launch month; the standard price will be $129.99 afterward. Customers can purchase it through Amazon or the Teslong online store. Pricing and availability are subject to change. The product is backed by Teslong’s 12-month limited warranty and 30-day money-back guarantee, subject to applicable terms.

About Teslong

Founded in 2013, Teslong develops practical tools that simplify everyday tasks for consumers and professionals. Its product portfolio spans industrial borescopes, thermal imaging and portable tools for home, automotive and DIY use. With U.S. operations in Irvine, California, Teslong supports customers ranging from homeowners and hobbyists to mechanics, plumbers, HVAC specialists and other professional users. The company combines rapid product development with customer feedback to refine tools for real-world tasks. Learn more at Teslong.com.

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Retirement Income Planning Florida Launches No-Cost ‘Income Gap Analysis’ Program for Pre-Retirees

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St Petersburg, Florida, USA, September 3rd, 2026, FinanceWire

Retirement Income Planning Florida Launches No-Cost Retirement Income Gap Analysis Program for Pre-Retirees Statewide. No-cost planning service helps Florida households approaching retirement quantify the shortfall between essential monthly expenses and guaranteed income

Retirement Income Planning Florida, doing business as Advanced Capital Management, today announced the launch of its Retirement Income Gap Analysis program, a structured planning service for Florida households within ten years of retirement.

The program applies a methodology developed by firm principal John Ziesing, FRC, who has spent 35 years in financial services. Participants complete a worksheet itemizing essential monthly expenses — housing, healthcare, insurance, food, utilities and transportation — then subtract guaranteed income sources including Social Security and any pension benefits. The remaining figure is what the firm calls the retirement income gap.

“Most people arrive at retirement with an account balance and no idea what monthly paycheck it produces,” said John Ziesing, FRC, principal at Advanced Capital Management. “The number that matter is not the balance. It is the gap between what a household must spend every month and what arrives automatically. Once that number is on paper, the planning conversation changes entirely.”

The launch responds to a structural shift in how Americans fund retirement. As employer pensions have given way to defined contribution plans, responsibility for converting savings into lifetime income has moved to individual households. Florida, home to one of the largest retiree populations in the United States, has a concentrated share of families managing that transition without a guaranteed income floor beyond Social Security.

The program also addresses sequence-of-returns risk — the possibility that poor market performance in the years immediately before and after retirement, a period the firm refers to as the retirement red zone, forces withdrawals from a declining portfolio and permanently shortens how long assets last.

Program Components Include:

  • A completed Retirement Income Gap Analysis identifying the monthly shortfall between essential expenses and guaranteed income
  • A written comparison of funding approaches, including systematic portfolio withdrawals and partial annuitization using single premium immediate annuities or fixed indexed annuities with income riders
  • A plain-language handout distinguishing account value from benefit base, an area the firm identifies as a frequent source of consumer confusion
  • A liquidity review intended to keep six to twelve months of expenses accessible outside of any contract

The firm’s stated approach is to address the gap rather than the full account balance. “Annuitize the gap, not the account,” Ziesing said. “Cover what cannot be left to chance, and keep the remainder invested and liquid.”

The Retirement Income Gap Analysis is available at no cost to Florida residents. Prospective participants can request the firm’s Guide to Income Gap Planning or schedule a consultation at www.retirementincomeplanningflorida or by calling 727-542-7659.

About Retirement Income Planning Florida (DBA Advanced Capital Management)

Retirement Income Planning Florida, doing business as Advanced Capital Management, is a retirement income planning firm based in St. Petersburg, Florida, serving pre-retirees and retirees throughout the state. Led by John Ziesing, FRC, who brings 35 years of financial services experience, the firm focuses on distribution planning, guaranteed income strategies and sequence-of-returns risk management for households in or approaching retirement. More information is available at www.retirementincomeplanningflorida.com.

Guarantees are backed by the claims-paying ability of the issuing insurance company. Annuities are insurance products and are not FDIC insured. This release is for informational purposes and does not constitute investment, tax or legal advice. Florida Lic A293920, NPN#21694

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