Major Adjustment to ONG Tokenomics: Total Supply Reduced to 800 Million Tokens, Ontology Strengthens Long-Term Value Foundation

Ontology officially announced that the ONG token economic model has undergone key adjustments, with the maximum and total supply of ONG officially reduced from 1 billion to 800 million tokens. The proposal has been approved through community governance voting and has taken full effect with the mainnet upgrade, being regarded as one of the most consensus-driven decisions in Ontology’s history.

According to disclosed information, during the on-chain voting from October 28 to 31, 2025 (UTC), Triones nodes cast approximately 117 million approval votes with no opposition votes, successfully passing the ONG token cap adjustment plan. This result is not only a technical upgrade but also signifies an important shift in Ontology’s governance philosophy and long-term development direction.

The core of this adjustment is to strengthen token scarcity and sustainability. With 200 million ONG permanently burned, the supply cap of ONG is locked at 800 million, forming an unbreakable “hard cap.” This means that any future new issuance cannot exceed this limit, providing a more solid foundation for ONG’s long-term value, market predictability, and confidence among ecosystem participants.

In terms of circulation, the immediate circulating amount of ONG remains unchanged, but the long-term effective circulation is expected to gradually decrease. The official states that approximately 100 million ONG worth of ONT and ONG have been permanently locked through a new liquidity mechanism, and these assets will permanently exit market circulation. Over time, the effective circulating supply of ONG is expected to decrease to about 750 million.

Regarding issuance mechanisms, Ontology maintains a stable and transparent design. ONG will still be released at a rate of 1 token per second, but the issuance cycle has been slightly extended from 18 years to about 19 years to prevent a sharp increase in issuance rate in later stages. This adjustment helps ensure long-term stability expectations for stakers, developers, and ecosystem partners.

Notably, this upgrade also emphasizes strengthening liquidity structure. By pairing ONG with ONT to generate LP tokens and permanently destroying them, the underlying assets are locked forever, creating an immutable base liquidity. This mechanism helps enhance the stability of the Ontology DeFi ecosystem, reduce liquidity risks during extreme market conditions, and provide a more reliable environment for developers and long-term participants.

Overall, the ONG token economic model adjustment revolves around “fixed cap, deflationary expectations, stable issuance, and permanent liquidity,” further consolidating Ontology’s commitment to sustainable development and community-first governance. Following the upgrade, market focus will likely shift to ONG issuance progress, DEX liquidity health, and staking incentives. This adjustment also lays a clearer and more robust foundation for the long-term development of the Ontology ecosystem.