Who we are
Established in 2009, coinciding with the initial release of iOS, we have been dedicated to crafting exceptional mobile applications ever since. Primarily focusing on iOS platforms, we have also successfully ported key applications to Android. Our expertise encompasses a diverse range of app genres, including Geolocation, Travel Guides, Social Networking, and Chinese Language Study apps.
Today our flagship work is ODW.ai — ten focused, open-source AI modules that share one identity, one data boundary, and one audit trail. Free to self-host, built in the open, sovereign by design. The same team that shipped consumer apps for a decade and institutional blockchain systems now builds the operational AI layer for small and medium businesses.
The journey so far
Founded with the first iOS
OnDemandWorld is established as iOS launches. A decade of mobile apps follows — geolocation, travel guides, social networking, and Chinese language study — on iOS and Android.
Into Bitcoin
We venture into Bitcoin mining, exploring the possibilities within this innovative field.
Blockchain + machine learning
We integrate blockchain technology and machine learning into some of our applications — the foundation for everything that follows.
Remote-first
Remote work becomes the norm for our team, with the exception of those based in Hong Kong or Shenzhen.
AssetTech · Niftnack · TechHub Jobs
Three blockchain products ship: AssetTech (ERC-1400 security-token platform), Niftnack (NFT platform for digital assets, memberships and loyalty points), and TechHub Jobs (recruitment platform with tokenomics). See Our Products.
ODW.ai — open-source operational AI
Our AI solutions live on ODW.ai. The AssetTech stack has been open-sourced as a reference implementation, and most of our legacy mobile apps are being released on GitHub as open source.
Open source is the default
We are releasing most of our previous mobile apps on GitHub as open source — free to copy the code. We keep all our branding and media assets: only the source code is given away, none of the content or other IP. All non-source-code copyrights are retained, including but not limited to branding, graphics, UI/UX, and marketing.
The ODW.ai suite follows the same philosophy: Apache 2.0 and MIT throughout, free to self-host forever, no seats, no meters, no lock-in. We earn our keep on deployment, customisation, and support — not by holding your data hostage.
Work with us
We are hiring. Junior devs, blockchain devs, full-stack devs, and more. Remote working mostly, unless you are in Hong Kong or Shenzhen. Contact us for more information.
Need a white-labeled app for your business? Or want to talk with us about licensing and advertising opportunities? Visit us at LinkedIn.com/company/ondemandworld or write to us.
Building with AI? The ODW.ai team offers deployment, customisation, vertical configuration, and ongoing support for the open-source suite. [email protected].