ONG’s maximum and total supply has officially been reduced from 1 billion to 800 million.
This change is now live on mainnet following a decisive community vote.
After three days of on-chain voting between October 28 and October 31, 2025 (UTC), Triones nodes approved the ONG Tokenomics Adjustment Proposal with 117 million votes in favor and zero votes against.
This is one of the strongest expressions of community alignment in Ontology’s history.
With the mainnet upgrade complete, this announcement marks more than a technical update.
It reflects a cultural shift toward long-term sustainability, stronger liquidity, and a builder-first mindset.
Why This Matters for the Ontology Community
Ontology’s two-token system is designed for reliability and security:
- ONT powers governance and staking
- ONG fuels transactions, network usage, and contributor rewards
By permanently reducing ONG’s supply, this upgrade strengthens the long-term foundation of the ecosystem.
This vote was not just about token mechanics.
It was about the culture we want to build:
- A culture of clarity
- A culture of sustainability
- A culture where builders can trust the system to support their work for decades
The Key Changes, Clearly Explained
ONG Max and Total Supply Reduced to 800 Million
- 200 million ONG has been permanently burned
- Maximum and total supply is now fixed at 800 million ONG
This is a hard cap. No additional ONG can ever be created beyond this limit.
A tighter supply model creates a stronger foundation for long-term value, predictability, and confidence.
Circulating Supply Is Unchanged Today, but Will Reduce Over Time
There is no immediate change to circulating supply.
However:
- 100 million ONG worth of ONT and ONG is now being permanently locked through the new liquidity mechanism
- These assets are removed from circulation forever
Over time, this is expected to reduce effective circulating supply to approximately 750 million ONG, assuming 1 ONG ≈ 1 ONT.
This aligns with Ontology’s commitment to responsible token management and long-term supply discipline.
ONG Emissions Remain Stable and Predictable
ONG has always followed a steady, transparent release schedule.
To avoid a sharp increase in emissions near the end of the original schedule, the community approved a small extension.
Key points:
- ONG continues to release at 1 ONG per second
- The release period extends from 18 years to approximately 19 years
- The emission curve remains smooth and predictable
This ensures long-term stability for stakers, developers, and ecosystem partners.
The Core of This Upgrade: Stronger, Permanent Liquidity
Liquidity is not a technical footnote.
It is foundational to a healthy ecosystem.
A strong network is one where:
- Users can move assets with confidence
- Builders trust liquidity depth for real usage
- Developers avoid sudden market shocks
- Long-term contributors are protected from instability
How the New Liquidity Mechanism Works
- ONG is used to acquire ONT
- ONG and ONT are paired into liquidity provider (LP) tokens
- LP tokens are permanently burned
- The underlying assets are locked forever
This creates permanent, non-removable liquidity that strengthens Ontology’s DeFi and infrastructure layers.
The result is a more resilient market environment that builders can rely on.
Community Questions Answered
How long will the ONT and ONG equivalent to 100 million ONG remain locked?
Permanently.
Why was the release period extended?
To maintain a stable emission rate rather than increasing emissions sharply near the end of the original schedule.
Will ONT staking rewards change?
ONG emissions decrease slightly (around 20%).
However, tighter supply and stronger liquidity may improve long-term value for stakers.
How does this benefit the ecosystem?
With:
- A hard cap of 800 million ONG
- An immediate burn of 200 million ONG
- 100 million ONG permanently locked via burned liquidity
The token economy becomes healthier, more predictable, and more sustainable.
Who participated in the vote?
All Triones nodes voted via OWallet.
What Happens Next
The mainnet upgrade is complete, and all tokenomics improvements are now active.
Ongoing monitoring will focus on:
- Staking incentives
- DEX liquidity health
- ONG emission progress
- Long-term supply management
The rollout is designed to remain smooth and stable for all participants.
Building a Culture Builders Can Trust
This upgrade is not just about numbers.
It represents Ontology’s values:
- Predictability
- Sustainability
- Transparency
- Liquidity deep enough to support real activity
- A long-term mindset that respects both users and builders
Thank you to every community member and node that participated.
This decision sets the tone for Ontology’s next chapter.
We’re building for the long term — and we’re building it together.
