The Jupiter DEX aggregator is considering a change in its tokenomics to enhance community benefits.
The founder of Jupiter DEX, known on social media as @weremeow, has outlined a preliminary proposal to create a more sustainable economic model for the JUP tokens. Still in its early stages, this proposal suggests significant modifications, including reducing the JUP token supply and introducing new tools to prioritize community gains.
Token supply and community shifts
Jupiter DEX is exploring reducing the total supply of JUP tokens by 30% and gradually decreasing token issuance over time. This initiative is designed to align more closely with the community’s interests than large early investors.
During a detailed live stream, @weremeow emphasized the project’s commitment to decentralization, revealing plans to transfer 50% of token control to its users. Despite this shift towards community governance, the Jupiter team will maintain considerable influence in adapting to varying market conditions.
The proposed changes are part of a broader effort to transform Jupiter from a simple project into a critical player within the Solana ecosystem. Jupiter’s approach is highly community-focused and transparent, with the founder maintaining active engagement through various social media platforms.
Current status and market position
The proposal has yet to be finalized and will not impact JUP token holders immediately. However, a community vote is anticipated in July to decide on these proposed changes. Jupiter’s market performance is noteworthy; it ranks among the top aggregator services on the Solana blockchain.
Although Jupiter DEX’s trading volumes lag behind Raydium’s, it has positioned itself as a competitive aggregator by offering optimal pricing and liquidity conditions.
Jupiter DEX has seen its value locked soar to over $915 million and has managed trading volumes up to $29 billion within 24 hours. Despite being a relatively new entrant operating solely on the Solana network, Jupiter is quickly closing in on capturing 10% of the total aggregator volume. This growth positions it just behind ODOS multi-chain aggregator and significantly ahead of 1inch in terms of value locked.
Prospects and community benefits
The JUP token currently has a fully diluted market cap of $7.49 billion and an active circulation of just over $1 billion. 1.3 billion JUP tokens are available for trading, fee collection, and other platform activities. Notably, Jupiter has a substantial token overhang with a supply of 10 billion, which could raise concerns as exchanges and traders increasingly scrutinize projects with considerable team and early investor benefits.
However, Jupiter has demonstrated a commitment to fair distribution practices. This includes a community airdrop held on January 31 and ongoing retroactive airdrops, which continue to distribute tokens to active participants in the ecosystem. Furthermore, the upcoming proposal by @weremeow may introduce additional lockup periods, potentially increasing rewards for long-term holders and further aligning with community interests.
JUP is trading at $0.77, reaching a peak of over $1.80 alongside the broader crypto market in April. The token is well-represented across major exchanges, with significant liquidity on platforms like Binance and Kraken. While Jupiter DEX permits free trades, it imposes fees on limit and DCA orders, with a 2.5% fee on certain transactions. These fees contribute to the community rewards, bolstering Jupiter’s position as a significant application on the Solana network and enhancing its potential to rival leading platforms like Raydium.