Welcome to the December edition of the Ontology Ecosystem Newsletter.
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.
Ontology Network Updates
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:
- Publication of the House of ZK report, covering MainNet upgrades and ecosystem developments
- A new Consensus Round 266 summary, outlining yield performance and staking growth
- Announcement of Ontology & Me campaign winners, distributing 1,000 ONG based on community voting
- Launch of Ontello Beta, introducing a new social Web3 application with encrypted messaging and AI agents
Community Spaces in December
These conversations offered insight into both technical developments and broader ecosystem direction.
ONTO Wallet Highlights
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:
- Final leaderboards and winner announcements for the ONTO x Exolix Trading Competition
- Multiple trading lucky draw campaigns with rewards in USDT and ONG
- A new Exolix trading campaign offering a total prize pool of 4,400 USDT
In parallel, ONTO continued community education efforts, publishing guidance on non-custodial wallet security and promoting discussions on building sustainable Web3 communities.
Network Activity Snapshot
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.
Looking Ahead
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.
