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Lumino Ceremony: Building the Privacy Protection Infrastructure

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5 years ago

July 29, 2021

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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Unused furnishings from Covent Garden hotel to be auctioned in November

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26 minutes ago

October 31, 2026

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A five-star hotel that never opened is sending its bespoke interiors to auction. In November, Pro Auction will sell unused furnishings commissioned for The Other House’s planned Covent Garden Residents’ Club, including pieces for 149 guestrooms and its public spaces. Some items remain in their original packaging, from fluted-oak cabinetry and sculptural lounge chairs to marble dining tables and statement lighting. The three-day sale offers buyers a rare chance to acquire a coordinated hotel collection before it ever welcomed guests. Pro Auction will sell bespoke contents commissioned for The Other House’s Wellington Block scheme, a planned five-star Residents’ Club that never opened to the public.

London, United Kingdom, 31st Oct 2026 – Pro Auction will auction the unused furnishings and decorative contents commissioned for The Other House’s planned Covent Garden Residents’ Club. The property, at 25–31 Wellington Street, was in the final stages of completion and scheduled to open in July 2026 as the flagship sister property to The Other House South Kensington. It did not open to the public.

Unused furnishings from Covent Garden hotel to be auctioned in November

The sale follows Aendre Group’s acquisition of The Other House group and the incoming owners’ decision to pursue a different design vision. Contents from 149 guestrooms and the property’s public spaces will be offered for sale. Some lots remain in their original factory crating, transit wraps and protective covers.

The collection was curated by The Other House’s in-house interior design department, TOHID, in collaboration with Bergman Design House, led by Marie Soliman and Albin Berglund. Items include bespoke upholstered and fluted timber headboards, curved two-seater sofas, fluted club chairs, fluted-oak storage cabinets and hallway consoles with brass inlays and soft-close hardware.

Public-area lots include sculptural lounge chairs and bespoke bistro and large-format dining tables with polished marble, terrazzo or dark-stained timber surfaces on cast-brass and cast-iron bases. The collection also includes restaurant furnishings, sculptures, fine art, decorative objects and architectural lighting. The hotel specification includes Crib 5 fire-rated items and BREEAM Excellent environmental compliance.

The sale offers hotel operators, developers, interior designers, restaurateurs, build-to-rent operators and private buyers the opportunity to acquire coordinated furnishings. The Other House South Kensington opened in 2022 as a Residents’ Club for members and overnight guests. Aendre Group, founded by Eric Jafari and Chris Strong, acquired The Other House group in July 2026.

Simon Rose of Pro Auction said: “Usually, an auction of this scale follows the conclusion of an established operational lifecycle. To step into an iconic Covent Garden island site that was on the threshold of its July 2026 debut and find thousands of pieces from Europe’s top-tier luxury manufacturers—spanning both private guestrooms and magnificent public lounges—that have never been used, never been scratched, and remain in immaculate condition is unheard of. It is an extraordinary opportunity for developers, operators, and design professionals alike.”

The auction will be held as a live and online webcast, with global bidding through major auction platforms. Viewing and digital walkthroughs will be available by appointment.

Auction details

Sale dates: 17, 18 and 19 November 2026, starting at 10:00 GMT each day
Viewing: 16 November 2026, 10:00–15:00 GMT, by appointment only
Location: Unit 5, Midsomer Enterprise Park, Radstock Road, Bath, Somerset, BA3 2BB, United Kingdom
Online catalogues: the-saleroom.com, bidspotter.co.uk and i-bidder.com

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Address: Unit 5 Midsomer Enterprise Park

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Bonzo Septic Repair and Installation Now Offers Septic Tank Pumping

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October 31, 2026

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New Brighton, PA 15066, United States, 31st Oct 2026 – Bonzo Septic Repair and Installation, based in New Brighton, now offers septic tank pumping. The new service launched recently for homes and businesses across Beaver County and the greater Pittsburgh area.

Every septic tank collects solids that bacteria cannot fully break down. Over time, this sludge layer rises and pushes waste toward the drain field. Solids that reach the field can clog pipes and saturate the surrounding soil. As much of Beaver County sits on dense clay, which already slows drainage, a neglected tank in these conditions can trigger backups, foul odors, and costly field replacement. Routine pumping protects the system along with nearby wells and streams.

Bonzo Septic Repair and Installation Now Offers Septic Tank Pumping

The newly introduced pumping service gives existing customers one trusted company for every septic need. Homeowners who call the company for repairs can now also book pumping with the same crew. Prospective customers gain a local option that handles inspection, pumping, and repair together. Skilled technicians on the team remove sludge and scum, then check baffles and pipes for damage. This visit can reveal small problems before they turn into emergencies. With free estimates and upfront pricing, property owners know the cost before work begins. Each job carries the company’s service guarantee and product warranties.

More Available Information at https://bonzosepticrepairandinstallation.com/septic-system-service/septic-tank-pumping/

Several warning signs point to a septic tank that needs pumping. Slow drains in sinks, tubs, or toilets can signal a full tank, while gurgling sounds in the plumbing may mean trapped air from rising waste levels. Sewage odors near the tank or drain field deserve prompt attention from a professional. Lush, green grass over the field may show effluent reaching the surface. Most tanks need pumping every three to five years, depending on household size. Owners who notice any of these signs are encouraged to contact Bonzo Septic Repair and Installation.

Being a local company, Bonzo Septic Repair and Installation answers calls around the clock and schedules service at convenient times. Staff members explain the process and provide a free quote before any work starts. The company website also accepts service requests and estimate inquiries.

About Bonzo Septic Repair and Installation

Bonzo Septic Repair and Installation is a family-owned septic contractor based in New Brighton, Pennsylvania. The licensed and insured company handles emergency repairs, drain field work, and new system installations. It serves Beaver County, Monroeville, Penn Hills, Plum, McKeesport, and surrounding Pittsburgh communities.

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Rossi Paola Vargas Daly Connects Public Health Research and Criminal Law

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October 31, 2026

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Paola Vargas Daly, an attorney who graduated first in her class from Loyola University Chicago School of Law, has a professional record spanning peer-reviewed public health research, federal grant development, and criminal prosecution.

United States, 31st Oct 2026 – Rossi Paola Vargas Daly is an attorney and published public health researcher whose professional record extends from clinical outcomes research and federal grant writing to criminal prosecution in New Mexico’s First Judicial District.

Rossi Paola Vargas Daly Connects Public Health Research and Criminal Law

Paola Vargas Daly served as an Assistant District Attorney in New Mexico’s First Judicial District Attorney’s Office, managing the felony intake docket in Santa Fe County and later the full Rio Arriba County misdemeanor docket.The latter docket comprised domestic violence misdemeanors and DWI charges. She handled cases from initial filing through jury and bench trials or negotiated plea, screened cases, reviewed discovery, drafted plea agreements, and conducted preliminary examinations in Magistrate Court.

Before beginning her legal career, R. Paola Vargas Daly, lawyer and public health researcher, spent more than a decade in health policy research and nonprofit advocacy. She earned a Master of Science in Public Health from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, with a concentration in women’s perinatal and reproductive health, in 2010. She subsequently served at the Lupus Foundation of America for more than six years, rising to Director and co-writing a a multi-million-dollar federal grant from the Office of Minority Health focused on reducing racial disparities in lupus diagnoses among young Black and Latina women. Her public health and legal experience reflects work involving populations that face barriers within institutional systems.

Her peer-reviewed publications appear in the Journal of Patient Reported Outcomes, Pediatric Rheumatology, Lupus, and the Journal of Medical Economics. Before her prosecutorial role, she clerked at the New Mexico Supreme Court.

During law school at Loyola University Chicago, she practiced as a student attorney in the Health Justice Project, a medical-legal partnership in which she represented an asylum seeker and worked on cases such as Social Security Disability appeals. Her criminal prosecution record followed a legal education completed through a part-time weekend program while working and parenting, which she finished ranked first in her class and graduated magna cum laude.

This professional record brings together peer-reviewed research, federal grant development, judicial writing, and high-volume docket management. She has applied those skills across public health and legal settings.

About R. Paola Vargas Daly Lawyer

Paola Vargas Daly is an attorney and public health researcher with experience in criminal prosecution, judicial work, federal grant development, and health outcomes research. She earned her Juris Doctor magna cum laude and ranked first in her class at Loyola University Chicago School of Law. She also holds a Master of Science in Public Health from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. To learn more, visit Rossi Paola Vargas Daly’s professional profile through her official professional channels.