ME News reports that on August 31 (UTC+8), according to the Ontology blog, its core development team identified a potential security vulnerability during routine security checks. In light of its high priority on the security and integrity of the mainnet, Ontology has immediately paused block production on the mainnet to allow its technical team and validators to conduct a comprehensive security review of the network and related components. Ontology states that no security incident has been confirmed, and there is no indication of loss or theft of user assets; ONT, ONG, and other on-chain assets are currently assessed as unaffected. This pause is a preventive security measure, not a response to any confirmed asset loss or ongoing attack. During the review, block production will remain suspended, and on-chain transactions cannot be processed. Users do not need to transfer or take any action regarding their ONT, ONG, or other on-chain assets, but should avoid time-sensitive on-chain transactions until the network is officially confirmed as restored. The duration of the pause has not yet been determined; the team prioritizes the thoroughness of the security review over speed and will not resume block production until the network has been fully evaluated and confirmed secure. The Ontology team is collaborating with validators and ecosystem partners to address this issue and will provide updates via official channels. Separate announcements will be issued before and after network restoration. (Source: Foresight News)
Ontology Mainnet Pauses Block Production for Security Audit
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Ontology’s mainnet halted block production on August 31 (UTC+8) after a potential security issue was identified during a routine check. The core team confirmed no verified incidents or asset losses. ONT, ONG, and on-chain data show no impact. Transactions are paused, and users are advised to avoid taking urgent actions. The team is conducting a full security review before resuming operations.
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