Today, we’re opening the Ontello Beta to our community. This is your first look at a new kind of social and Web3 experience that brings private messaging, on-chain identity, and crypto-native AI agents into a single, simple app.
Why We Built Ontello
Ontello started from a simple belief:
Your conversations, your identity, and your digital actions should belong to you, not to a platform.
In the Ontello Beta, you will see the beginnings of that idea come together:
- A secure, end-to-end encrypted messenger
- A self-sovereign identity powered by ONT ID
- A built-in smart wallet that works with your device’s passkey
- A growing library of AI agents designed for Web3 life
What You Can Do in the Ontello Beta
Below is a practical overview of what works today and how you can try it.
Create Your Ontello Account (With Your ONT ID)
Your Ontello account begins with ONT ID, your decentralized identity.
It acts as your display name and your passport across the Ontello ecosystem.
You can customise your display name later, but your ONT ID is permanent.
Private, Encrypted Chat, Backed by On-Chain Identity
Ontello uses the Matrix protocol to deliver end-to-end encrypted messaging.
Because you sign in with ONT ID, every message is tied to a real, verifiable, self-owned identity.
To start a chat:
- Click + Create Chat
- Search for a contact by ONT ID or Matrix ID
- Begin your conversation, everything is encrypted by default
Your Smart Wallet, Automatically Created and Passkey-Secured
Ontello generates a self-custodial smart wallet automatically when you register.
No seed phrases.
No private key management.
No complexity.
Your wallet is secured by your device’s Passkey, the same authentication you use to unlock your phone. It is safer, easier, and avoids the common pitfalls of manual key storage.
In this beta release, the wallet supports: Ontology EVM (ONT, ONG)
You can send assets to ONT ID, ENS, or standard addresses.
Explore the AI Agent Store
One of Ontello’s early standout features is the AI Agent Store, a curated collection of agents built specifically for Web3 users.
In beta, you can:
- Browse available agents
- Chat with them directly
- Ask questions or perform simple on-chain actions (where supported)
Our Philosophy: Privacy, Identity, and Intelligence Should Belong to You
Ontello is built around a simple vision.
- Identity should be decentralized.
- Communication should be encrypted and interoperable.
- AI should empower individuals, not platforms.
This beta release is a first community step toward that vision.
