{"id":815,"date":"2026-01-30T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-30T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ont.io\/news\/?p=815"},"modified":"2026-01-26T09:20:55","modified_gmt":"2026-01-26T09:20:55","slug":"ontology-ecosystem-newsletter-web3-infrastructure-highlights-january-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ont.io\/news\/ontology-ecosystem-newsletter-web3-infrastructure-highlights-january-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Ontology Ecosystem Newsletter: Web3 Infrastructure Highlights \u2013 January 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Welcome to the January edition of the Ontology Ecosystem and Web3 Infrastructure Newsletter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00a0\u00a0Ontology Network Updates<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

January focused on network optimization, thought leadership, and strengthening the foundation for enterprise adoption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A key milestone this month was the\u00a080% reduction in MainNet gas prices<\/a>, implemented on January 22 following community governance approval. This reduction significantly lowers transaction costs across the network, improving accessibility for developers and users alike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the thought leadership front, Ontology published articles exploring\u00a0Web3 distribution evolution<\/a>\u00a0with a focus on trust and discovery, as well as insights on\u00a0CeDeFi as a bridge between liquidity and self-custody<\/a>. These pieces reinforce Ontology’s position as a thought leader in decentralized infrastructure. For broader context on these themes, a16z crypto explores how\u00a0portable reputation is reshaping on-chain identity<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additional highlights included:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

2025 ecosystem expansion highlights<\/a>\u00a0showcasing growth across identity and DeFi verticals
Ongoing community governance participation in network parameter decisions
Continued infrastructure reliability and node performance monitoring<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00a0\u00a0Community Spaces in January<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Web3 Unlocks Live Space<\/a>\u00a0exploring opportunities with ecosystem partners
These conversations provided insight into both technical developments and broader ecosystem direction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00a0\u00a0ONTO Wallet Highlights<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

January was an active month for ONTO Wallet, with new partnership integrations and trading campaigns driving user engagement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The previously announced\u00a0partnership with Changelly<\/a>\u00a0officially 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u00a0blockchain identity tools enter everyday life<\/a>, self-custody wallets like ONTO play an increasingly central role.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00a0\u00a0Network Activity Snapshot<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As of January, the Ontology network has processed:
20,162,892 total transactions<\/strong>

This milestone reflects continued on-chain usage across the ecosystem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00a0\u00a0Looking Ahead<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

With gas costs significantly reduced and new partnerships in place, Ontology is well-positioned for continued growth in 2026. Industry analysts identify\u00a0digital identity, regulation, and government adoption as pivotal Web3 trends this year<\/a>, 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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