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What’s the NFT game Tencent & Alibaba Rush into?

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4 years ago

September 19, 2021

In June 2021, Alibaba and Dunhuang Arts Institute jointly released two NFTs, Dunhuang Flying Sky and Nine Color Deer App skins, which were limited to 16,000 in the world. The works were looted as soon as they were released.

On June 26, 2021, NetEase and Nervina Labs released their first NFT work on Taobao.

On August 3, 2021, Chinese tech giant Tencent’s NFTs trading platform -Huanhe launched 300 copies “Vinyl Record NFT” authorized by TV program “Thirteen Invitations”, and sold out instantly.

Chinese giants’ capital is vying to chase, and it’s so fierce. So far people can’t help asking, what is NFT?

Meet NFT

NFT is short for Non-fungible Token，which is relative to the concept of Fungible Token (FT), each NFT has a unique and only identification, which is not interchangeable, and the smallest unit is 1 and indivisible.

Generally, BTC, ETH, etc. we familiar with are Fungible Token. For example, BTC everyone owns is same, it’s interchangeable with each other, can also be divided into 0.1, or 0.01 without affecting the value and use.

NFT represents indivisible and non-interchangeable items in reality, such as a real estate certificate, a famous painting, a piece of game equipment and so on. They are all unique, and completely lose their value and practicality after being divided. The most typical are collectibles and artworks. These products with non-fungible genes are digitized and tokenized using blockchain technology, and they have become popular NFTs today.

NFT is one and only

Economics stipulates that currency is a unity equivalent and a carrier of consensus on value. In modern society, personal wealth is no longer measured by currency holdings, but includes the value and quantity of assets under his name. Its assets include but not limited to items with market value such as houses, cars, stocks, etc. In most case, the value carried by an asset often far exceeds the value of the cash value they hold. However, real assets have two major shortcomings: poor liquidity and high cost of confirmation. For example, the determination of the right of a house needs to rely on the registration of the Housing Management Committee to determine the ultimate ownership of the house.

But in the blockchain world, the assets we currently have are BTC, ETH with currency attributes. After meeting demand for monetary assets, a value medium of non-monetary assets will naturally emerge, and this is NFT. Relying on the decentralization, immutability and cryptographic authentication of the blockchain, NFT solves a series of problems of real assets:

• The asset is unique and cannot be faked

• Strong liquidity, real-time trading;

• Cryptography is the confirmation and cannot be tampered with.

In addition, NFT also has features that cryptocurrency does not have. Its unique features can be used for identity certification, item ownership certification, virtual props, etc. NFT makes crypto assets more practical, enabling users to expand the utilization of valuable assets in the form of NFT, and is protected by blockchain technology.

NFT Boom Out

NFT is not a new thing born this year, it has made any public appearances early in 2017, but more regarded as a niche thing within Ethereum.

So, what is the real important promoter of NFT out of the circle?

First, let’s ask a question: How much would a digital picture be? The answer is $69.3 million！

On March 11, 2021, an unknown artist Beeple collaged his daily art work for the past thirteen years into a digital picture called “everyday: the first 5000 days”. At Christie’s, it was sold for $69.3 million, which shocked the world.

Overnight, NFT became the outlet. This 40-year-old American painter also made great fortune overnight. The popularity of NFT has caused a huge sensation in many fields such as art, venture capital, and finance.

Commercial filed such as NBA, Samsung, McDonald’s, Marvel, movie stars, etc. are all releasing their own NFT products, and venture capital industry such as Three Arrows Capital, Signum Capital, NGC Ventures, Coinbase, etc. have begun to invest in this field. Internet giants such as Tencent, JD, Facebook, Twitter, etc. are all laying out the NFT battlefield. The opportunities and challenges brought by NFT are more than that brought by the mobile Internet to the Internet.

From the perspective of business history, iPhone, Amazon, Microsoft, etc. were initially used by industry insiders. After going out of the circle by marketing, products, and the trend of the times, the entire society began to accept them, and they evolved from product for a specific group into mass infrastructure. Although the development of NFT is still at an early stage, the boom out of NFT will continue the historical trajectory and accelerate the application of blockchain technology. It is of great significance for promoting the digitalization of society.

NFT Bright Future

Except crypto artworks, will NFT have wider applications? We can find that NFT will be widely used in the future. For example, the recent popular NFT+DeFi and NFT+game, as well as the concept of meta-universe, are inseparable from the future development of NFT. The physical application of NFT will solve many problems for the society, such as:

First, intellectual property. NFT can represent a painting, a song, a patent, a film, a photo, or other intellectual property rights. NFT can help each unique thing to register the copyright and help it identify the patent.

Second, physical assets. Real estate such as houses and other physical assets are digitized through NFT. It can be used in financial markets such as the circulation of assets.

Third, records and identification. The unique features of NFT, can be used to verify identity and birth certificates, driver’s licenses, academic certificates, etc., to prevent abuse or tampering.

There will be many physical applications of NFT in the future, which will surely solve various practical problems for the society. Presumably this is the ultimate goal of various giant capitals. As the world’s first physical digital economy token trading platform-BtLux Exchange focuses on the implementation of blockchain scenarios that are closely related to people’s lives.

Different from other cryptocurrencies with no entity value support, BtLux regards the underlying innovation of the blockchain as an important breakthrough in the independent innovation of core technology, and takes the use of blockchain to trade, calculate, and record to promote real economic activities on the chain under supervision. At the same time, realize the market operation and value management of digital assets after the certification, redefine the interest distribution relationship of producers, consumers and participants, and form a brand new financial and business model.

Soon, BtLux will accelerate the integration of NFT and physical enterprises based on years of experience in the implementation of blockchain physical scenarios, provide top-level business architecture design and digital economic model design for physical enterprises, and jointly build “blockchain” + “new ecology”, So that participants in the entire chain can benefit. It would bring tangible benefits to the real economy and the entire society, and be widely recognized by the society, making digital currency a living water, flowing in the real economy, and bringing benefits to the real economy more vitality and new power.

NFT is a new world brought about by the technological explosion era, and the digitalization process of the real world in the next ten years will also be greatly accelerated. In the future, only when NFT accelerates the deep integration of the real economy and the digital economy, the technological value of the blockchain will gradually emerge in this process. It will be able to bring new business models and reconstruct distribution models, market structures, organizational forms, and industry relationships to promote human beings to a new era of digital civilization, and in that, BtLux will become an indispensable promoter.

BtLux Official website: https://www.btlux.top/

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Lily and Lime Named Winner Of The Knot Best Of Weddings 2026

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4 hours ago

February 1, 2026

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20th Annual Best of Weddings Awards Recognizes Top Wedding Wedding Professionals Across U.S.

California, US, 1st February 2026, ZEX PR WIRE, Lily and Lime is pleased to announce that they have been selected as a 2026 winner of The Knot Best of Weddings. This marks the 9th year Lily and Lime have been named as The Knot Best of Weddings award winner. This accolade represents the top local wedding professionals as reviewed by real couples on The Knot, a leading all-in-one wedding planning resource offering a comprehensive suite of digital tools to help couples throughout their planning journey.

In its twentieth annual year, The Knot continues its long-standing tradition of supporting the expertise and outstanding service of local wedding professionals with The Knot Best of Weddings 2026. As a trusted source for couples searching for top wedding vendors across the country, this prestigious award honors those vendors on The Knot deemed by couples as reliable, dependable, and consistently delivering quality service.

To determine the winners, The Knot assessed thousands of user reviews for 200,000+ wedding professionals within its Vendor Marketplace across various categories—planners, venues, officiants, musicians, DJs, florists, photographers, caterers, hair and makeup artists, and more—to find the top vendors of the year. Vendors who have received at least 7 reviews on The Knot with an average score of 4.5+ in 2025 received The Knot Best of Weddings Award. These winners represent the top wedding professionals that best embody what matters to couples in their wedding planning journey.

The Knot supports local wedding professionals through The Knot Vendor Marketplace, where couples can search, compare, and connect to book any of the hundreds of thousands of local wedding professionals across the country all in one place. Each vendor Storefront features insightful reviews, real wedding photos, and details about the vendor and their services. The Knot Best of Weddings award gives couples the confidence to book the best vendors to bring their wedding visions to life. In combination with years of trusted content, The Knot’s innovative technology helps all couples seamlessly plan a wedding that’s authentically them.

Wedding professionals who win The Knot Best of Weddings are members of WeddingPro, The Knot Worldwide’s business-to-business wedding brand. As the largest wedding Vendor Marketplace and community for wedding professionals, WeddingPro connects small businesses with millions of engaged couples each year on The Knot and WeddingWire, as well as with hundreds of thousands of pros in the industry. Through its online marketplaces, performance insights, educational programs, and community-building events, WeddingPro is dedicated to giving wedding professionals access to the largest community of couples, a network of pros and data-backed guidance to help them grow their businesses.

For more information about Lily and Lime, please visit us on The Knot here.

About Lily & Lime

Founded in 2016, Lily & Lime is a nationwide wedding photography and videography company built around the needs of modern couples. With a network of seasoned photographers and videographers, Lily & Lime has worked with thousands of couples, capturing weddings of all styles and sizes.

The company was created in response to a common challenge in the wedding industry: a booking process that felt overly complex and unnecessarily expensive. Lily & Lime set out to simplify the experience while preserving the quality, artistry, and care couples expect for their wedding day. This approach, centered on transparency, ease, and consistency, has earned widespread recognition, including nine The Knot Best of Weddings awards, induction into the The Knot Hall of Fame, and seven WeddingWire Couples’ Choice Awards.

By offering a streamlined, transparent process from booking to final gallery delivery, Lily & Lime helps couples navigate their wedding planning journey with greater ease and confidence.

About The Knot

The Knot is a leading all-in-one wedding planning resource offering a comprehensive suite of digital tools to help couples throughout their planning journey. Powering wedding celebrations through technology, the brand offers The Knot Vendor Marketplace, which connects couples with more than 200,000 local wedding professionals, and personalized wedding websites, invitations, and registry services. The most trusted authority on wedding planning, The Knot reaches a majority of engaged couples in the US through TheKnot.com; a leading wedding planning app with the most 5-star reviews on iOS and Android, The Knot Wedding Planner; The Knot national wedding magazine; and The Knot book series. Since its inception, The Knot has inspired approximately 25 million couples to plan a wedding that’s authentic to them. Visit The Knot online at TheKnot.com and follow on social media: @TheKnot on TikTok, Instagram, Pinterest and Threads and Facebook.com/TheKnot.

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Suha Atiyeh on How Photography Should Serve the Experience, Not Control It

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7 hours ago

February 1, 2026

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A Perspective on Creative Presence in Contemporary Photography

Washington DC, US, 1st February 2026, ZEX PR WIRE, In an era where photography is increasingly shaped by trends, presets, and performance metrics, Suha Atiyeh offers a counterpoint rooted in restraint, attentiveness, and human connection. Based in Washington, DC, Suha Atiyeh approaches photography as a practice of observation rather than orchestration. Her work reflects a belief that meaningful images are created when the photographer supports the experience unfolding in front of the lens, instead of directing or interrupting it.

This philosophy has resonated with clients and collaborators who value authenticity over spectacle. Suha Atiyeh argues that when photography becomes overly controlled, the emotional and contextual truth of a moment is often diminished. The role of the photographer, in her view, is not to dominate the environment but to respond to it thoughtfully.

Reconsidering Control in Modern Photography

Contemporary photography culture often prioritizes precision, visual uniformity, and technical dominance. While these elements have their place, Suha Atiyeh believes that an excessive focus on control can distance both the subject and the photographer from the experience itself. When every detail is premeditated, the image may be technically sound but emotionally hollow.

Suha Atiyeh encourages a different approach, one that allows space for unpredictability. By relinquishing the need to manage every variable, photographers can remain present and responsive. This presence enables images to reflect not only what something looked like, but how it felt to be there.

Photography as an Act of Participation

For Suha Atiyeh, photography is not a detached act of documentation. It is a form of participation that requires emotional intelligence, patience, and humility. Rather than imposing a narrative, the photographer becomes part of the environment, observing subtle shifts in expression, movement, and atmosphere.

This mindset places trust at the center of the creative process. When subjects feel unobserved rather than scrutinized, they are more likely to exist naturally within the frame. Suha Atiyeh notes that some of the most resonant images emerge when subjects forget about the camera altogether.

Letting the Experience Lead

Suha Atiyeh emphasizes that photography should adapt to the experience, not reshape it for the sake of an image. This principle applies across genres, whether documenting people, spaces, or transitional moments. By allowing experiences to unfold without interruption, the resulting images retain a sense of honesty that cannot be manufactured.

This approach also challenges the idea that every moment needs to be optimized for visual impact. According to Suha Atiyeh, restraint is often more powerful than embellishment. A quiet moment, when handled with care, can communicate depth more effectively than a highly stylized scene.

Moving Away from Performative Imagery

The rise of social platforms has influenced how photography is consumed and created. Images are often evaluated by their immediate visual appeal rather than their lasting emotional resonance. Suha Atiyeh cautions against allowing this dynamic to dictate creative choices.

Instead of producing images designed for rapid consumption, Suha Atiyeh advocates for work that rewards prolonged viewing. Photography that serves the experience invites the viewer to slow down, observe, and connect with what is happening within the frame.

A Practice Grounded in Awareness

Suha Atiyeh’s perspective reflects a broader commitment to intentional creativity. Her process prioritizes listening, adaptability, and respect for context. Technical skill remains important, but it functions as a foundation rather than the focal point.

By centering the experience, Suha Atiyeh positions photography as a collaborative and responsive art form. This philosophy challenges photographers to reconsider their role, shifting from controller to witness.

About Suha Atiyeh

Suha Atiyeh is a Washington, DC based photographer whose work is guided by an experience-first philosophy. With a focus on authenticity, presence, and emotional awareness, Suha Atiyeh creates images that reflect real moments without excessive intervention. Her approach emphasizes observation over direction and values connection over control. Through a thoughtful and restrained creative process, Suha Atiyeh continues to contribute to conversations around intentional photography and the evolving role of the photographer in contemporary visual culture.

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Urobicon, a UBR01-Based Bladder Technology, Gains Attention Across Europe

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8 hours ago

February 1, 2026

Cloud PR Wire

Seoul, South Korea, 1st February 2026, ZEX PR WIRE, Urobicon, a bladder care solution developed on the proprietary UBR01-based technology platform, is gaining growing attention across Europe as an advanced approach to everyday urinary wellness.

Built around a technology-driven formulation concept, Urobicon focuses on supporting bladder environment stability and urinary function through a multi-layered system rather than a single-ingredient approach.

At the core of Urobicon is UBR01, a specialized bladder support technology designed to help maintain tissue condition, support urinary flow dynamics, and promote consistent bladder performance in daily life.

Urobicon combines multiple functional components into an integrated platform, creating a comprehensive support structure for individuals experiencing frequent urination, sensations of incomplete emptying, or general urinary discomfort.

Across multiple European markets, wellness retailers and online platforms report rising interest in Urobicon, with growing demand among consumers seeking technology-inspired alternatives to conventional approaches.

Many users have shared positive experiences, including improved urinary comfort, greater daily convenience, and enhanced confidence following consistent use.

Urobicon is increasingly being recognized as a next-generation bladder care solution built on a technology-centered philosophy, offering a non-invasive option for ongoing urinary support.

As Urobicon expands into North America and Asia, industry observers believe the UBR01 platform may help shape a new standard in technology-inspired bladder wellness solutions.