The9 Limited, an internet enterprise established in 1999 and based in Shanghai, People's Republic of China, conducts its operations through its various subsidiaries. The company's core activities encompass digital currency mining and the oversight of NFTSTAR, its dedicated non-fungible token (NFT) trading and community platform. NFTSTAR facilitates user engagement by enabling the purchase, exchange, and interaction with various digital assets. Initially founded as GameNow.net Limited, the firm officially rebranded as The9 Limited in February 2004.