Solana's largest third-party client and liquid staking protocol, Jito, recently announced the release of its governance token JTO, followed by an official airdrop announcement. Notably, 80% of the airdrop allocation is reserved for SOL stakers, prioritizing community participation.
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Jito operates by offering a third-party client, Jito-Solana, enabling users to stake SOL while maintaining liquidity through JitoSOL tokens—similar to Ethereum's Lido protocol. Additionally, Jito pioneered a thriving MEV (Maximal Extractable Value) market on Solana, where stakers and validators earn extra rewards from MEV searchers' profit-sharing. This innovation has propelled Jito-Solana to power over 41% of Solana's network nodes.
JTO Token Plan
Last week, Jito unveiled plans for its JTO governance token and airdrop. Below are the key details:
👉 Discover how to qualify for the JTO airdrop
JTO Token Address: jtojtomepa8beP8AuQc6eXt5FriJwfFMwQx2v2f9mCL (Note: The address begins with "JTOJTO.")
Airdrop Timeline
- No official claim date yet. Jito Foundation will announce updates via official channels.
- Unclaimed tokens after 18 months will be transferred to the DAO treasury.
Eligibility Criteria
Users can verify eligibility via Jito’s airdrop portal. Three groups qualify:
JitoSOL Stakers (80% Allocation)
- Snapshot period: January 1 to November 25, 2023.
- Minimum requirement: 100+ JitoSOL points.
- 9,852 unique addresses eligible.
Jito-Solana Validators (15% Allocation)
- Must have run Jito-Solana clients between epochs 366–536.
- 50% of tokens vest linearly over 12 months.
MEV Searchers (5% Allocation)
- Must have earned ≥1 SOL via Jito’s MEV market.
- Tiered rewards based on activity.
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Why Prioritize Stakers?
Jito’s allocation reflects its user-centric approach:
- Protocol Growth: Staked SOL volume directly impacts Jito’s scalability and revenue.
- Validator Saturation: With 41% of nodes already using Jito-Solana, the focus shifts to attracting more stakers (currently only 1.5% of SOL’s total supply is staked).
- MEV Searchers: Professionals prioritize profit metrics over airdrops, making staker incentives more impactful.
FAQ
Q1: When can I claim my JTO tokens?
A: Jito will announce the claim date later. Avoid unofficial links.
Q2: How is the airdrop distributed among stakers?
A: Smaller stakers receive proportionally larger rewards to ensure fairness.
Q3: What happens to unclaimed tokens?
A: After 18 months, they’re moved to the DAO treasury.
Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only. Always verify details through official sources.
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