# Discover Ontology

## TestNet Tokens

**Ontology TestNet** has been made available for public use to facilitate developers in their `dApp` development process. It can be used to **deploy** and **test run** smart contracts before actually deploying them on the **MainNet**.

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The deployment and execution process consumes **gas** on the TestNet as well. **TestNet tokens** can be applied for by following this [**link**](https://developer.ont.io/applyOng).
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## Ontology Trust Ecosystem

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### ONTO

**ONTO** serves as Ontology's primary **digital wallet application**. It currently supports **asset** and **identity management**. Users can expect **claim management** to be a part of **ONTO**'s functionality in future updates.

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Features in the current release-

* **Node Staking** - Stake **ONT** and earn **ONG**
* Access to **airdrop events** in **Candy Box**
* Support for assets from multiple platforms such as **ONT**, **NEO**, **ETH** and **Kakao**
* Access to variety of `dApps` in the **dApp** **store**
* Registering a new **ONT ID**

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To download **ONTO**, please follow this [**link**](https://onto.app/en/download/).
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### OWallet

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**OWallet** is Ontology's digital wallet desktop client.

Features in the latest release-

* General **wallet management** and **shared wallet** support using **multi signature technology**
* **Account management** and **ledger support**
* Node **stake management** 
* **ONT ID** - **Identity management**

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To download **OWallet**, please follow this [**link**](https://github.com/ontio/OWallet/releases/).
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### Explorer

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The public **trust verifier system** from **Ontology** that facilitates monitoring **blockchain activity**.

The **Explorer** can fetch **transaction**, **entity**, **smart contract**, and **block** related data using identifiers such as a **transaction hash**, **ONT ID**, **contract hash**, **block height**, etc.

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To access the Explorer, please follow this [**link**](https://explorer.ont.io/).
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## Deploy a Node

There are three different classifications of Ontology nodes:

### **Triones node | Ontology MainNet**

Triones nodes are bookkeeping nodes that participate in the network consensus, and must be voted in by user staking of `ONT`, after applying to be a consensus node. For more incentive and consensus related information, click [here](https://medium.com/ontologynetwork/triones-node-incentive-model-dbcb175f4728).

### **Synchronization node |** Ontology MainNet / Polaris TestNet

Synchronization nodes do not participate in network consensus, and only synchronize the blocks generated by the Triones (bookkeeping) nodes.

### **Single node | Ontology Privatenet / Polaris TestNet**

Ontology supports single node network deployment for development in a private testing environment.

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Follow [**this**](https://docs.ont.io/ontology-node/node-deployment) link for a guide on how to deploy a node.
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## Whitepapers

### Introductory White Paper

* [**English**](https://ont.io/wp/Ontology-Introductory-White-Paper-EN.pdf)
* [**Chinese**](https://ont.io/wp/Ontology-Introductory-White-Paper-ZH.pdf)
* [**Korean**](https://ont.io/wp/Ontology-Introductory-White-Paper-KR.pdf) translated by **@Sunghwan Kim**
* [**Dutch**](https://github.com/ontio/documentation/blob/master/nl-NL/Introductory%20White%20Paper%20-%20Dutch%20V1.pdf) translated by **@Mark Westerweel**
* [**Japanese**](https://github.com/ontio/documentation/blob/master/jp_JP/Ontology%20Introductory%20White%20Paper%20JP.pdf) translated by **@Miho Nakauchi**
* [**Spanish**](https://github.com/ontio/documentation/blob/master/es-ES/Introductory%20White%20Paper%20-%20Spanish.pdf) translated by **@Alejandro Garcia**
* [**Turkish**](https://github.com/ontio/documentation/blob/master/tr_TR/Introductory%20White%20Paper%20-%20Turkish.pdf) translated by **@Hakan**

### Technical White Paper

* [**English**](https://github.com/ontio/Documentation/blob/master/Ontology-technology-white-paper-EN.pdf)
* [**Chinese**](https://ont.io/wp/Ontology-technology-white-paper-ZH.pdf)
* [**Korean**](https://ont.io/wp/Ontology-technology-white-paper-KR.pdf) translated by **@Sunghwan Kim**
* [**Dutch**](https://github.com/ontio/documentation/blob/master/nl-NL/Technology%20White%20Paper%20-%20Dutch%20V1.pdf) translated by **@Mark Westerweel**
* [**Japanese**](https://github.com/ontio/documentation/blob/master/jp_JP/Ontology%20Technology%20White%20Paper%20JP.pdf) translated by **@Miho Nakauchi**

### Ecosystem White Paper

* [**English**](https://ont.io/wp/Ontology-Ecosystem-White-Paper-EN.pdf)
* [**Chinese**](https://ont.io/wp/Ontology-Ecosystem-White-Paper-ZH.pdf)
* [**Korean**](https://ont.io/wp/Ontology-Ecosystem-White-Paper-KR.pdf) translated by **@Sunghwan Kim**
* [**Dutch**](https://github.com/ontio/documentation/blob/master/nl-NL/Ecosystem%20White%20Paper%20-%20Dutch%20V1.pdf) translated by **@Mark Westerweel**
* [**Japanese**](https://github.com/ontio/documentation/blob/master/jp_JP/Ontology%20Ecosystem%20White%20Paper-JP.pdf) translated by **@Miho Nakauchi**

### Framework White Paper

* [**English**](https://ont.io/wp/Ontology-Framework-White-Paper-EN-2.0.0.pdf)
* [**Chinese**](https://ont.io/wp/Ontology-Framework-White-Paper-CH-2.0.0.pdf)

### Infrastructure White Paper

* [**English**](https://ont.io/wp/Ontology-Infrastructure-White-Paper-EN-2.0.0.pdf)
* [**Chinese**](https://ont.io/wp/Ontology-Infrastructure-White-Paper-CH-2.0.0.pdf)

### Trust Framework White Paper

* [**English**](https://ont.io/wp/Ontology-Trust-Framework-White-Paper-EN-2.0.0.pdf)
* [**Chinese**](https://ont.io/wp/Ontology-Trust-Framework-White-Paper-CH-2.0.0.pdf)

## Become a Trust Anchor

**Trust anchors** are entities that are a part of Ontology's **distributed identity network** and provide **credential verification** services for other users in the trust network. The role of a trust anchor can be played by anyone from **individuals** to **government institutes** and **organizations**.

## **Submit a dApp**

Ontology appreciates and supports **innovation**. If you have developed a `dApp` or are in the process of developing one and are looking to get it listed on the **community dApp store**, please follow this [**link**](https://oodapp.io/).

## Business Collaboration

Businesses that are looking into blockchain based solutions for their businesses and wish to collaborate with Ontology can get in touch with us [**here**](https://ont.io/contact/).

## Join us

Interested individuals can apply for positions at Ontology by following this [**link**](https://ont.io/join).