Starting a Chat

Ontello lets you communicate securely and privately — powered by Matrix end-to-end encryption, ONT ID authentication, and a built-in Account Abstraction (AA) wallet.

Every chat session in Ontello begins by signing in with your ONT ID — your decentralized digital identity anchored on-chain. This ensures that every message you send or receive is tied to a verifiable on-chain identity, eliminating impersonation and centralized account control.

Ontello’s messaging layer is built on the Matrix protocol — an open, decentralized communication standard trusted by governments, enterprises, and Web3 builders worldwide. Unlike traditional Matrix clients, Ontello introduces a built-in Account Abstraction (AA) wallet for registration and login. ensuring a fully native, consistent, and secure Web3 experience.

How to Create a Chat Room？

• To create a chat room, go to the top of the left sidebar and click the “+ Create Chat” icon. Then, search for contacts to start a new conversation.

• Search for a contact by their ONT ID (e.g. username.ont.id) or Matrix ID (e.g. @Username:server), then click to start a secure, end-to-end encrypted chat.

How to Invite People to a Room？

• Open the group chat, click the “Invite” button, then search for users by their ONT ID or Matrix ID.