DID & Web3 Reputation — What Happened in November
• DIF Newsletter #55 Released
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.
• Privacy and Social Trust in Web3
Bitget reported on UXLINK and ZEC’s collaboration to build compliant privacy and real-world trust networks, advancing Web3 reputation through human-centric systems.
What Ontology Did in November
• Whitepaper Saturday Launch
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.
• Meme Monday Activation
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.
• Hodler Tuesday
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.
• Wordle Wednesday Event
Hosted a live Wordle-style discussion in Telegram with updated rules requiring reposts, tags, and form submissions to qualify for $ONG rewards.
• Swap Thursday
This week included:
- A minimum $10 token swap challenge via ONTO Wallet with screenshot submissions
- A new educational video on Proof of Stake
- A Privacy Hour Space focused on decentralized identity and Web3
- An announcement for a Community Connect on AI × Crypto
• Game Friday
Held a series of Telegram mini-games testing knowledge and reaction speed, with leaderboard rewards for top performers.
• Community Connect
Hosted multiple live Spaces discussing Web3 × AI × Crypto, and previewed the next Whitepaper Saturday.
• 8th Anniversary Campaign Kick-Off
Two major anniversary initiatives launched:
- Ontology & Me storytelling campaign
- Free Node Setup campaign
November Spaces
- Community Connect: https://x.com/OntologyNetwork/status/1986359985522049448?s=20
- Privacy Space: https://x.com/OntologyNetwork/status/1986458150753501674?s=20
- Community Connect: https://x.com/OntologyNetwork/status/1986359985522049448?s=20
- Privacy Hours: https://x.com/OntologyNetwork/status/1986458150753501674?s=20
- Community Connect: https://x.com/OntologyNetwork/status/1986645858209689845?s=20
- Community Connect: https://x.com/OntologyNetwork/status/1988897265621037193?s=20
What ONTO Wallet Did in November
• Trading Competition Update
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).
• OKX DEX Integration
Announced full integration with @okx DEX, enabling ONTO Wallet users to access trending trading pairs directly within the dApp.
• Trading Competition Conclusion
Confirmed the competition’s end, published the winners list, and announced that rewards would be distributed within 7 working days.
• Invite Campaign Launch (8th Anniversary)
Launched a referral campaign offering 20 ONG per successful invite, drawn from a 10,000 ONG pool, running November 21 – December 21.
• Invite Campaign Access Instructions
Shared guidance on accessing the Invite Campaign through:
- Mobile browser
- Discover page banner
- ONTO Profile section
What Orange Did in November
• Rewards Distribution
Announced 20 lucky winners from the @humanode_io campaign on Orange, distributing $400 for bridging Biotoken on Ontology EVM.
• X Space Promotion
Highlighted an upcoming Space hosted by @digikaai on AI Agents, Smart Contracts & The New Digital Workforce.
• OHS Snapshot Announcement
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.
Staking & Statistics
- Total transactions to date: 20,105,312
That’s a Wrap for November!
Stay engaged as we continue shaping the future of Web3 together.
See you in next month’s edition!
Also read
Your Guide to Joining the Ontology Node Campaign
This 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.
8 Years of Trust: Your Ontology Story Begins Here
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.
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As onchain games mature, builders are turning their attention to identity, reputation, and privacy. In Episode 3 of Code, Clout & Crypto, panelists from Holonym, MEW, Soulbound TV, and Ontology explored how soulbound tokens (SBTs), zero-knowledge proofs (ZKPs), and modular interoperability could redefine how players build persistent, meaningful identities across game worlds—without sacrificing privacy.
Read the full recap @ Crypto Sapiens Newsletter
Featured Speakers
- Daniel – Holonym
- Catman – MEW
- Muaz – AlphablockZ & Tenset
- Marcello – Soulbound TV
- Humpty, Geoff & Polaris – Contributors at Ontology
Five core takeaways
1. SBTs are meaningful—but must stay flexible
Soulbound tokens help record untradeable achievements, affiliations, and milestones—like a Web3 version of Xbox trophies. But they need nuance: players should be able to evolve without being locked into outdated affiliations.
“Soulbound should empower reputation, not trap you in your past.” – Muaz
2. ZKPs bring privacy to portable identity
Zero-knowledge proofs allow players to prove skill, humanity, or access without revealing personal or historical data—perfect for pseudonymous play in onchain environments.
“You don’t need to leak your whole history to verify one thing.” – Daniel, Holonym
3. Interoperability should focus on proof, not items
Rather than pushing for fully portable assets, the panel leaned into portable proofs—like proof of play, contribution, or trust—allowing each game to interpret identity in its own way.
“We need to think less about fully portable items, and more about portable proof.” – Catman, MEW
4. Identity systems must balance permanence with privacy
With SBTs and ZKPs working together, players can build a reputation that travels, while still maintaining the ability to reset, grow, or protect sensitive aspects of their identity.
5. Composability is cultural as well as technical
True onchain identity will require collaboration across protocols, not just APIs. Reputation, trust, and playstyles need to be modular—so each game can read from shared identity layers without breaking its own narrative or balance.
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As Web3 gaming evolves, so do its foundations. This episode highlights a future where players can carry identity and trust across ecosystems, but selectively. With soulbound tokens, zero-knowledge proofs, and composable profiles, onchain games can become persistent, interoperable, and player-first—without repeating Web2’s surveillance-heavy playbook.
What’s next in the series
Episode 4 closes the series with a dive into narrative systems, lore co-creation, and emergent storytelling in onchain games.
TL;DR
SBTs, ZKPs, and profile-level interoperability are creating a new model for Web3 games—where players earn recognition, not baggage, and carry their identity across ecosystems on their own terms.
Related Reading
- Episode 2 Recap – The Role That Social Systems Play in Onchain Games
- Episode 1 Recap – How Digital Identity Is Shaping the Future of Onchain Games
- Full series @ Crypto Sapiens
Subscribe to the Crypto Sapiens Newsletter to get future episodes, guest insights, and deeper dives on identity, privacy, and the future of play in Web3.
In this special Twitter Space, Ontology explores one of the most promising and misunderstood technologies in Web3: zero-knowledge proofs (ZKPs). Joined by leaders from ZKPass, Veera, and Orange Protocol, the conversation dives deep into what ZK really enables—from private onboarding to secure reputation—and why the most powerful cryptographic tools work best when users don’t even notice them.
Read the full post @ CryptoSapiens Newsletter
Featured Speakers
- Francis Berwa – ZKPass
- Sam Noble – CPTO at Veera
- Humpty Calderon – Ontology
- Geoff – Ontology
- Polaris – Ontology
Five takeaways
1. ZK is a “yes-or-no” machine
Instead of revealing data, ZK lets users answer questions like “Are you over 18?” with a simple yes—without showing ID or personal documents. That’s the core utility: validation without exposure.
2. Sell the benefit, not the cryptography
Users don’t care about protocols—they care about privacy, speed, and trust. Like SSL in your browser, ZK should work quietly in the background, solving real problems without technical friction.
3. ZK is already in consumer products
- Veera uses ZK to reward users without tracking
- ZKPass enables private eligibility proofs for finance, telecom, and more
- Orange Protocol brings privacy-preserving credentials to DAOs and DeFi apps
4. Proof replaces access
The future of verification isn’t about sharing your entire data set—it’s about attesting to what matters, like income, age, or balance thresholds, without exposing everything else.
5. ZK will soon be boring (and that’s good)
The most transformative tools—like HTTPS—fade into the background. ZK’s future lies in invisibility: embedded in browsers, dating apps, and onboarding flows where privacy matters most.
Bigger picture
Zero-knowledge technology isn’t just a blockchain breakthrough—it’s a universal privacy tool for Web2 and Web3. As data collection and AI surveillance increase, ZKPs offer a safer model: one that puts users in control, builds trust, and quietly rewires how we prove things online.
Where ZK Might Show Up Next
The panel shared future use cases where ZK could power real-world experiences:
- LinkedIn → Verify job history without exposing all past roles
- Tinder → Match based on verified traits without revealing full profiles
- Airbnb → Verify hosts/guests without exposing personal documents
- Calendars → Show availability without leaking event details
- Immigration → Prove income eligibility without full financial access
- Gaming → Cross-game reputation without doxxing behavior
TL;D
Zero-knowledge proofs let you prove more while revealing less. And that’s exactly why ZK is poised to become the next HTTPS—quiet, powerful, and essential for the next generation of secure digital experiences.
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