{"id":960,"date":"2026-09-01T04:54:24","date_gmt":"2026-09-01T04:54:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ont.io\/news\/?p=960"},"modified":"2026-09-01T05:00:08","modified_gmt":"2026-09-01T05:00:08","slug":"ontology-mainnet-pause-security-update-and-network-upgrade","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ont.io\/news\/ontology-mainnet-pause-security-update-and-network-upgrade\/","title":{"rendered":"Ontology Mainnet Pause: Security Update and Network Upgrade"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>September 1, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dear Ontology Community,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Following our ongoing comprehensive security review, the Ontology core development team has <strong>identified malicious attack activity targeting the network.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a precautionary measure, the Ontology Mainnet will remain temporarily paused while our technical team and network validators conduct the necessary security response and implement a network upgrade to address the identified risks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>No Impact on User Assets<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We would like to clearly emphasize that our security investigation has confirmed that <strong>the identified malicious activity does not involve or compromise the security of user assets<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The temporary suspension of the Mainnet is a proactive security measure designed to give our team sufficient time to complete the necessary remediation, upgrade the network, and conduct comprehensive security verification before resuming normal operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Network Upgrade and Comprehensive Security Review<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Ontology team is currently working closely with network validators and relevant ecosystem partners to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Complete the necessary security remediation;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Upgrade the relevant network components;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Conduct comprehensive internal technical and security checks;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Perform extensive testing and validation of the upgraded network;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Verify network integrity, consensus, and operational stability;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensure the security of the network and user assets before resuming normal operations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The security review will <strong>continue beyond the immediate network upgrade<\/strong>. In addition to our internal technical investigation and testing, we will coordinate with third-party security organizations to conduct further assessments and validation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our goal is to <strong>restore normal Mainnet operations within the next 24 hours<\/strong>, provided that all required security checks, remediation, and upgrade procedures are successfully completed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, the safety of the network and user assets remains our highest priority. <strong>The Mainnet will only resume once we have completed the necessary security verification and are confident that the network can operate safely and reliably.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Security Reminder<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As AI technology continues to bring greater convenience and efficiency to our daily lives, it is also contributing to the emergence of new and increasingly sophisticated security threats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We kindly remind all users to exercise caution when conducting <strong>any transfers, transactions, or other on-chain activities<\/strong>. Please carefully verify transaction details, wallet addresses, links, and the authenticity of the information you are interacting with before proceeding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Taking a moment to conduct the necessary security checks can help prevent avoidable losses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We will continue to provide updates through our official channels and will publish a further announcement once the Mainnet is ready to resume.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thank you for your patience, understanding, and continued support during this security response.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ontology Network<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>September 1, 2026 Dear Ontology Community, Following our ongoing comprehensive security review, the Ontology core development team has identified malicious attack activity targeting the network. 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