January marked a strong start to 2026, with important infrastructure improvements, new partnerships, and community conversations across Ontology Network and ONTO Wallet. Below is a structured overview of what happened and why it mattered.
January focused on network optimization, thought leadership, and strengthening the foundation for enterprise adoption.
A key milestone this month was the 80% reduction in MainNet gas prices, implemented on January 22 following community governance approval. This reduction significantly lowers transaction costs across the network, improving accessibility for developers and users alike.
On the thought leadership front, Ontology published articles exploring Web3 distribution evolution with a focus on trust and discovery, as well as insights on CeDeFi as a bridge between liquidity and self-custody. These pieces reinforce Ontology’s position as a thought leader in decentralized infrastructure. For broader context on these themes, a16z crypto explores how portable reputation is reshaping on-chain identity.
2025 ecosystem expansion highlights showcasing growth across identity and DeFi verticals
Ongoing community governance participation in network parameter decisions
Continued infrastructure reliability and node performance monitoring
Web3 Unlocks Live Space exploring opportunities with ecosystem partners
These conversations provided insight into both technical developments and broader ecosystem direction.
January was an active month for ONTO Wallet, with new partnership integrations and trading campaigns driving user engagement.
The previously announced partnership with Changelly officially went live this month, expanding in-wallet exchange options for users. To celebrate the integration, ONTO launched a trading competition with a total prize pool of 5,400 USDT.
ONTO continued its focus on helping users navigate Web3 with confidence, maintaining its position as a trusted discovery wallet designed for clarity and security. As blockchain identity tools enter everyday life, self-custody wallets like ONTO play an increasingly central role.
As of January, the Ontology network has processed:
20,162,892 total transactions
This milestone reflects continued on-chain usage across the ecosystem.
With gas costs significantly reduced and new partnerships in place, Ontology is well-positioned for continued growth in 2026. Industry analysts identify digital identity, regulation, and government adoption as pivotal Web3 trends this year, areas where Ontology’s infrastructure continues to deliver. The network remains focused on infrastructure reliability, ecosystem expansion, and community-driven governance.
Thank you for being part of the Ontology ecosystem. We look forward to sharing more updates in February.
December marked a busy close to the year, with important infrastructure updates, ecosystem milestones, and community conversations across Ontology, ONTO Wallet, and the wider network. Below is a structured overview of what happened and why it mattered.
December focused heavily on infrastructure stability, long-term sustainability, and ecosystem alignment.
Early in the month, Ontology issued a mandatory MainNet v3.0.0 upgrade notice, requiring node operators to update by December 3 to avoid network disruption. This upgrade was accompanied by planned ONG supply adjustments around December 15, reinforcing Ontology’s commitment to predictable and transparent network operations.
To mark Ontology’s 8th anniversary, the team hosted a series of community discussions, including special Privacy Hour X Spaces focused on ecosystem progress and future direction, as well as Community Connect Spaces covering anniversary updates and broader Web3 trends.
December also saw Ontology join the Circle Alliance Program, opening the door for deeper collaboration around on-chain economies powered by USDC.
Additional highlights included:
These conversations offered insight into both technical developments and broader ecosystem direction.
December was also an active month for ONTO Wallet, with a strong focus on discovery, trading activity, and community participation.
ONTO published its 2025 Year in Review, reflecting on the product’s evolution into a trusted Web3 discovery wallet designed to help users explore projects with greater clarity and confidence. This was complemented by the launch of the Year in Review feature inside the app, along with a community sharing campaign offering rewards of up to 100 USDT.
ONTO also announced an official partnership with Changelly, expanding exchange options inside the wallet. The integration is scheduled to go live in January, with related campaigns to follow.
Trading activity remained strong throughout the month, including:
In parallel, ONTO continued community education efforts, publishing guidance on non-custodial wallet security and promoting discussions on building sustainable Web3 communities.
As of December, the Ontology network has processed:
20,149,529 total transactions and over 200 million ONT has been staked.

This milestone reflects continued on-chain usage across the ecosystem.
As the year comes to a close, Ontology remains focused on infrastructure reliability, responsible ecosystem growth, and long-term engagement models. More updates on upcoming initiatives and community programs will be shared in the new year.
Thank you for being part of the Ontology ecosystem. We look forward to continuing the journey together in 2026.
]]>The Decentralized Identity Foundation (DIF) published its latest newsletter, exploring how DID and verifiable credential standards are being adapted for AI agents to enhance trust and identity in decentralized systems.
Bitget reported on UXLINK and ZEC’s collaboration to build compliant privacy and real-world trust networks, advancing Web3 reputation through human-centric systems.
Initiated a weekly quiz based on Ontology’s whitepaper as part of the #ONTWeeklyChallenge, inviting the community to answer surprise Telegram questions for $ONG rewards and emphasizing deeper understanding over superficial reading.
Launched the week’s challenge with a themed meme contest (“When you finally understand how staking works”). Participants submitted original memes tagged #OntonautsMeme and tagged 3 friends for a share of a $100 $ONG prize pool.
Participants who held at least 10 $ONT / $ONG and shared proof in Telegram received rewards. The event also encouraged the community to prepare for Discussion Wednesday.
Hosted a live Wordle-style discussion in Telegram with updated rules requiring reposts, tags, and form submissions to qualify for $ONG rewards.
This week included:
Held a series of Telegram mini-games testing knowledge and reaction speed, with leaderboard rewards for top performers.
Hosted multiple live Spaces discussing Web3 × AI × Crypto, and previewed the next Whitepaper Saturday.
Two major anniversary initiatives launched:
Shared ongoing leaderboard updates for the Trading Competition with @SimpleSwap_io, encouraging users to keep trading to win from the 2,170 USDT prize pool (ending November 14).
Announced full integration with @okx DEX, enabling ONTO Wallet users to access trending trading pairs directly within the dApp.
Confirmed the competition’s end, published the winners list, and announced that rewards would be distributed within 7 working days.
Launched a referral campaign offering 20 ONG per successful invite, drawn from a 10,000 ONG pool, running November 21 – December 21.
Shared guidance on accessing the Invite Campaign through:
Announced 20 lucky winners from the @humanode_io campaign on Orange, distributing $400 for bridging Biotoken on Ontology EVM.
Highlighted an upcoming Space hosted by @digikaai on AI Agents, Smart Contracts & The New Digital Workforce.
Reminded users that one week remained before the OHS snapshot for Ontology’s 8th anniversary and encouraged minting OHS and reaching the top 10 ranks for a share of $1,000 ONG.
Stay engaged as we continue shaping the future of Web3 together.
See you in next month’s edition!
Also readThis guide explains how holders can join Round 266 of the node campaign (running November 24 – December 12/13) and get a chance to have their node-setup fees reimbursed (2,500 ONG) if their node ends up among the top 5 by total stake. It outlines the full step-by-step participation process — from preparing 10,000 ONT, installing ONTO Wallet, to registering your node — and gives tips on how to attract delegators and increase your node’s stake.
This celebratory post reflects on eight years of growth, community-building, and infrastructure development in the Ontology ecosystem — from decentralized identity and enterprise adoption to cross-chain integrations. It also introduces the anniversary campaign Ontology Life – Ontology & Me, inviting users to share their personal Ontology journey (first interaction, milestones, favorite moments) to win a share of a 1,000 ONG prize pool. The article paints a big-picture view of where Ontology has come from — and where it’s going.
]]>The Ontology Ecosystem continues its orbit through decentralized identity, reputation, and privacy. August brought fresh launches, new quests, and community-driven momentum across ONTO Wallet and Orange Protocol. Below, I’ve logged the most notable signals from the network.
ONTO Wallet remains a core hub within the Ontology Ecosystem.
Orange Protocol expands Ontology Ecosystem capabilities by building zkTLS use cases that support trust and Sybil resistance.


The Ontology Ecosystem is launching a 3-week community writing bounty to spotlight one of the most important shifts in Web3: the move from EOAs to Smart Accounts through Account Abstraction.
Each week, a new topic will be announced. Write a 500–1000 word article, submit it to our Medium publication, and the winning piece will be featured for the entire community to read.
Schedule & Topics
Prize: $25 in ONG each week
Judging Criteria: clarity, creativity, and community value
This is your chance to share your voice, sharpen your ideas, and help shape the conversation around Web3’s future.
It’s not too late to share your opinions. Head over to Reddit to join the lively debate and help shape the future of privacy. 7 Questions to be answered. Privacy Matters!
August closed with momentum across decentralized identity, reputation, and privacy. The constellations point to a busier September as Ontology Ecosystem protocols push deeper into Web3’s unexplored territory.
End Log.
]]>Your Ontonaut here with the latest from deep inside the Ontology ecosystem. May was packed — from wallet upgrades and identity pushes to community campaigns that spanned gaming, security, and even pizza. Let’s break it down.

The momentum behind Decentralized Identity isn’t slowing down. Microsoft made headlines with its new decentralized identity initiative, teaming up with DIF and the W3C Credentials Community Group. That’s a major step toward a more open and user-controlled Web3.
And here in our own orbit, we doubled down. With zkTLS and identity tools in the spotlight, it’s clearer than ever: reputation and privacy are becoming core features, not afterthoughts.

We kept the energy high all month long.
Launched the Wide Worlds Campaign inside the Web3 Wonderverse — putting Ontology in front of a new wave of explorers.
Rolled out the Ontonaut Starter Package to onboard users with NFTs, ONT, and ONG rewards.
Brought the heat with a Web3 Gaming panel as part of the “Code, Clout & Crypto” series.
Jumped into the post-Coinbase hack conversation by highlighting zkTLS and Decentralized ID, in collaboration with Orange Protocol.
Launched the “Meet ONT ID” campaign on @xstar_id, rewarding users for sharing their DID journeys.
Hosted a community call to break down our work with Xstar.
Dropped Episode 2 of Code, Clout & Crypto, diving into social systems in on-chain games.

The wallet team kept shipping and celebrating.
Dropped ONTO V4.9.4, featuring:
— Enhanced Swap/Bridge tools
— Integration with @ston_fi
— A slick 0.1% fee rebate on TON swaps
— Support for Omniston and @ton_blockchain
Shared April’s top 10 blockchains and most-used dApps — including @PancakeSwap, @Uniswap, @Fiat24Official, and @0xPolygon.
Celebrated Bitcoin Pizza Day with @joinFIO, giving users a shot at 10,000 FIO tokens just for registering a handle in ONTO.
Oh, and we toasted to Bitcoin hitting $110K. Just saying.

The team at Orange Protocol kept the fire alive:
Pushed a new round of the Orange Humanity Score campaign, with 1200 $ONG up for grabs every month.
Partnered with @umycomofficial to launch a Web3 travel campaign with $100 coupons for explorers looking to move through the world on-chain.
Promoted their zkTLS initiative alongside Ontology — security meets identity.


We’re sitting at 19,929,977 total transactions, and staking is looking healthy.
Every click, claim, and connection brings us closer to a Web3 reality powered by self-sovereign identity.
That’s it for May. Ontology continues to evolve, and you’re part of that journey. We’ll be back in June with more updates, more campaigns, and more reasons to believe in what we’re building.
Until next time,
Your Ontonaut
In case you missed it – April log
Your Ontonaut reporting in. April was packed with missions across the Ontology ecosystem. From staking updates and new campaigns to serious movement in the Decentralized Identity world, here is what went down.

World kicked off a $300K Dev Rewards pilot
designed to inspire more human-first apps. It is a major boost for builders who are focused on keeping users at the center of Web3.
Meanwhile, new research shows the Self-Sovereign Identity (SSI) market is projected to reach $1,153.07 billion by 2034. Decentralized Identity
is not just a future trend anymore. It is becoming the future itself.
.

Ontology was active on the ground and online throughout April.
Geoff Richards represented the project at Paris Blockchain Week
building connections across the global Web3 space.
The team also showed up strong at the TEAMZ Summit in Tokyo, pushing forward Ontology’s presence in Asia.
We hosted an AMA and Giveaway with LetsExchange,
giving the community a chance to connect directly.
The new ONT ID
X account launched, offering a direct line for updates and conversations around digital identity.
We kept the energy high with the Fur PFP Sharing campaign, a Monthly Discord Quiz
, regular Community Calls, Privacy Hour discussions
, and active Telegram sessions. 

ONTO Wallet rolled out a wave of improvements. 
We announced the Ontonaut AI feedback winners
and shared a staking tutorial for Ontology nodes.
The March Top 10 Chains
were revealed, highlighting which ecosystems are seeing the most action.
The new blog section
went live on the ONTO site, bringing more resources to the community.
Integration updates made using ONTO faster and smarter.
Human.tech featured an article on ONTO’s work in the decentralized identity
space.
And Umy.com officially joined the DApp listings. 

Orange Protocol launched several community campaigns this month.
The CoinAvatar campaign kicked off,
with a 2,500 $CAV prize pool up for grabs. 
The BitDoctorAI campaign
focused on expanding healthcare access through blockchain tools. 
The new OHS campaign started, offering a 1,200 $ONG prize monthly. 
Orange also teamed up with Ontology for a joint Community Update. 

The Ontology ecosystem hit 19,884,119 total transactions
as of the end of April.
Every transaction strengthens the network
and brings decentralized identity
closer to mainstream adoption.

That is all for now, explorers
.
Stay curious
. Stay decentralized 
The Ontonaut will report back soon.
This November, we celebrated an incredible milestone — Ontology’s 7th birthday!
Over the past seven years, we’ve grown together as a community, pushing the boundaries of decentralized technology and identity solutions. Thank you for being a part of our journey!
Missed the anniversary celebrations? Don’t worry — there’s more to come as we close out the year. Let’s dive into this month’s updates!

This month was filled with exciting collaborations and engagements:

Ontology’s network continues to show steady growth and robust activity. Here are the latest metrics:
On-Chain Transactions: 19,659,021 transactions recorded.
dApp Ecosystem: 177 dApps have contributed to a total of 7,811,386 transactions.

Our community was abuzz with activity this month, celebrating Ontology’s milestone and sharing ideas.
Thank you to everyone who participated — you made the celebration truly special!
]]>Ontology’s DIF Hackathon is still ongoing! Build with ONT ID and showcase your skills to the Ontology community. If you missed our latest workshop, catch up by listening to the recordings!




Exciting developments and upcoming events to look forward to:
Empowering the community, celebrating achievements, and driving innovation.
Ontology’s DIF Hackathon is officially live! Build with ONT ID and showcase your talent to the world of decentralized identity. We’re thrilled to see what our community will create!

This month, we were part of exciting events and collaborations, working with innovative partners to expand the Ontology ecosystem.

Here’s a snapshot of this month’s network activity and performance:

Our community continues to be at the heart of Ontology, driving discussions and engagement.

Exciting things are on the horizon!








