ONG Rewards – Ontology News https://ont.io/news Your data. Your choice. Your Web3 Mon, 24 Nov 2025 10:38:05 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 https://ont.io/news/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/cropped-cropped-cropped-Ontology_color-32x32.png ONG Rewards – Ontology News https://ont.io/news 32 32 Your Guide to Joining the Ontology Node Campaign https://ont.io/news/your-guide-to-joining-the-ontology-node-campaign/ Sun, 23 Nov 2025 16:58:56 +0000 https://ont.io/news/?p=750 As part of our 8th Anniversary celebrations, Ontology is launching a new initiative designed to strengthen the network, increase decentralization and empower ONT holders. If you have ever thought about running your own node, this is the perfect moment to get started.

During Round 266, we are rewarding community members who step up and create new nodes. Here is everything you need to know.

What Is the Ontology Node Campaign

The Node Campaign is a special event that encourages ONT holders to run their own nodes by removing one of the biggest barriers to entry: the operational setup fee.

Event Summary

Round: 266

Dates: November 24 to December 12/13

Rewards: 2500 ONG set-up fees reimbursed after the round ends

Winners: Top 5 new nodes ranked by Total Stake

If your new node finishes the round in the Top 5 by stake amount, Ontology will refund your node operation fee at the end of the round.

This is a great opportunity to become more involved in the ecosystem while supporting Ontology’s long term health and decentralization.

Why Run a Node

Running a node on Ontology brings several benefits:

1. Earn Staking Rewards

By operating a node, you can attract delegators and earn a portion of the staking rewards generated by your total stake weight.

2. Support Network Stability

More nodes means a more secure and resilient blockchain. Your participation strengthens Ontology for everyone.

3. Strengthen Decentralization

Increasing the number of active nodes reduces concentration and creates a healthier ecosystem.

4. Contribute to Ontology’s Growth

As we expand into messaging, AI marketplaces and gaming, a stronger node ecosystem ensures better performance and reliability for all applications.

How to Participate

To join the campaign, simply create a new Ontology node during Round 266. Only nodes created in this round will be eligible.

The Ontology team has prepared easy-to-follow guides to help you through the entire process.

Step 1: Prepare Your ONT

Make sure you have enough ONT (10,000) to register your node and meet the staking requirements.

Step 2: Download ONTO Wallet

You can run and manage your node directly from ONTO.

Step 3: Follow the Node Creation Guide

We recommend reviewing the full guide before beginning to ensure a smooth setup.

Step 4: Watch the Video Tutorial (Optional)

Prefer a visual walkthrough

Step 5: Launch Your Node During Round 266

Make sure you create your node between Nov 24 and Dec 12/13. Nodes created before or after this period will not qualify.

Step 6: Build Your Stake

The Top 5 nodes with the highest total stake at the end of the round will have their fees reimbursed.

Step 7: Receive Your Fee Reimbursement

After Round 266 ends, the Ontology team will reimburse the fees in ONG directly to the winning node operators.

Tips for Increasing Your Total Stake

If you want to improve your chances of winning:

  • Share your node with the community and invite delegators
  • Provide clear information about your node name and purpose
  • Be active in Telegram groups and social channels
  • Maintain transparency and encourage long term staking
  • Support your node with your own ONT to increase its weight

A strong, well-communicated node can attract more delegators.

Who Should Join the Campaign

This event is ideal for:

  • ONT holders who want to become more active participants
  • Community members interested in staking and node economics
  • Builders and ecosystem partners who want to support decentralization
  • Anyone who wants to learn more about participating in the Ontology network

If you believe in Ontology, running a node is one of the most meaningful ways to contribute.

Join the Network, Strengthen the Ecosystem

The Node Campaign is an opportunity to take your involvement to the next level, help grow our network and access real rewards for doing so.

With fees reimbursed for the Top 5 new nodes, the barrier to entry has never been lower.

Round 266 is your moment to step forward.

Start preparing your node now.

We look forward to welcoming new operators into the Ontology ecosystem.

]]> Account Abstraction Writing Bounty 2025: Unlock Smart Accounts https://ont.io/news/https-ont-io-news-account-abstraction-bounty-2025/ Mon, 01 Sep 2025 20:56:22 +0000 https://ont.io/news/?p=635 A new opportunity has opened for explorers, builders, and storytellers across Web3.

Ontology is launching a 3-week community writing bounty to spotlight one of the most important shifts happening in blockchain today: the move from Externally Owned Accounts (EOAs) to Smart Accounts through Account Abstraction.

Why Account Abstraction Matters

Since Ethereum’s earliest days, most users have interacted with blockchains through EOAs, simple wallets controlled by private keys. While effective, this model has severe limitations. If you lose your keys, you lose your assets. Features like multi-sig, social recovery, or spending limits require clunky workarounds.

Account Abstraction (AA) is designed to fix this by allowing accounts themselves to act like smart contracts. Instead of rigid EOAs, we gain programmable accounts that can support features such as:

  • Gas abstraction (paying fees in tokens other than ETH)
  • Social recovery and key rotation
  • Batched transactions
  • Session keys for dApps and games
  • Flexible security models

The EIPs Behind the Shift

Three Ethereum Improvement Proposals (EIPs) have pushed Account Abstraction forward:

  • EIP-4337: Often called “Account Abstraction via Entry Point Contract”, this proposal enables Smart Accounts without changing the Ethereum protocol itself. It introduces a higher-level system of UserOperations, bundlers, and a shared entry point contract. EIP-4337 went live in 2023 and is the foundation for many Smart Account wallets today.
  • EIP-3074: This proposal allows EOAs to delegate control to a contract using new opcodes. In practice, this could enable existing wallets to gain Smart Account features without fully migrating. While still debated, it is seen as complementary to EIP-4337.
  • EIP-7702: Introduced in 2024, this proposal refines the approach by allowing EOAs to temporarily behave like smart contract accounts during a transaction. It is considered a successor to EIP-3074 and could bridge the gap between today’s EOAs and future Smart Accounts in a more flexible way.

Together, these EIPs open the door to Smart Accounts and Smart Wallets, accounts that feel as intuitive as Web2 logins while retaining the sovereignty of Web3.

Smart Accounts and Smart Wallets

Smart Accounts, sometimes called Smart Wallets, represent the next step in blockchain usability. Instead of juggling seed phrases and worrying about a single point of failure, users can enjoy:

  • Built-in recovery via trusted guardians or social circles
  • Multi-device access without compromising security
  • Automated payments and subscriptions
  • Richer integrations with dApps and DAOs

In short, Smart Accounts bring Web2 convenience to Web3 security, a change as big as moving from dial-up internet to broadband.

The Writing Bounty

We want to hear from you, the Ontology community. Over the next three weeks, we will run a writing bounty to gather perspectives, explainers, and insights on this shift.

📅 Schedule & Topics

  • Week 1: What is Account Abstraction?
  • Week 2: What are Smart Accounts?
  • Week 3: How Smart Accounts and Account Abstraction fit together

🏆 Rewards

  • Prize: $25 in ONG each week
  • One winner published weekly on Ontology’s Medium

🔎 Judging Criteria

Submissions will be evaluated based on the following factors:

Presentation: Clear formatting, logical flow, and concise language will strengthen the impact of your article. Visuals such as diagrams or charts are welcome but not required.

Clarity: Articles should be easy to read and well-structured, making complex concepts like Account Abstraction, Smart Accounts, and the relevant EIPs understandable for a broad Web3 audience.

Accuracy: Technical details must be correct, especially when referencing Ethereum proposals such as EIP-4337, EIP-3074, and EIP-7702. Sources should be cited where appropriate.

Creativity: We encourage fresh perspectives, original explanations, and engaging writing styles that stand out from generic technical summaries.

Community Value: Articles should offer insights or practical takeaways that help the community learn, debate, or apply Account Abstraction in real contexts.

Relevance: Submissions should align with the weekly topic and stay focused on Account Abstraction, Smart Accounts, and Smart Wallets rather than drifting into unrelated areas.

🛠 How to Participate

To join, contact your Head of Community or local Harbinger to be added as a contributor to our Medium publication. Once you have access, you can submit directly to the bounty topics.

Mission Status: Active

Account Abstraction and Smart Accounts are changing how millions will experience Web3. This writing bounty is your chance to not only win rewards but also help shape how our community understands and navigates this transformation.

Stay on mission and bring your best ideas to the page.

Mission Status: Active. Your words can help chart the course of Web3.

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