This scholarly preprint introduces the Relational Ontology Framework, a radical theoretical model that reimagines the nature of reality using octonion algebra. The author, Maurizio Rizzari, argues against the existence of matter and spacetime as fundamental entities, proposing instead that the universe is a manifestation of a Primordial Relational Field. By applying concepts such as Ontological Friction and Relational Coherence, the paper provides new mathematical explanations for the emergence of atoms, dark energy, and even human consciousness. This work serves as a formalisation of a paradigm shift in physics, moving away from traditional substance-based views toward a purely relational substrate. Ultimately, the document esta ...