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Jupiter is a DEX aggregator. An aggregator does not run its own pool for every trade. Instead, it checks many pools and exchanges, then routes a swap through the path that gives the user the best price. Large trades can be split across several routes to reduce price impact, which is the change in price a trade causes.
Jupiter launched in October 2021 and describes itself as Solana’s first on-chain swap aggregator. Solana is a blockchain known for fast transactions and low fees, and Jupiter became one of the most used applications on the network.
Over time, Jupiter expanded into what it describes as an “everything exchange.” Its products now include:
Swap, the core aggregator that routes trades across Solana liquidity.
Perps, perpetual futures trading with leverage.
Lend, a lending product that lets users deposit assets and borrow against them.
Limit orders and DCA, which let users set orders or buy over time.
JupUSD, a stablecoin launched in January 2026.
Prediction markets, aggregated through Jupiter’s interface.
Launchpad, a platform for new Solana token launches.
Disambiguation: “Jupiter” is also the name of other businesses, the planet, and a number of unrelated tokens and apps. For crypto research, use “Jupiter Exchange” or “Jupiter Solana DEX” and confirm the JUP contract on Solana.
Jupiter is governed by the Jupiter DAO, which is controlled by JUP holders. Public research identifies the project as founded in October 2021 by pseudonymous developers known as “Meow” and Siong Ong. Meow had previously co-founded Mercurial Finance, a Solana stablecoin-focused exchange. Coverage of the project has also referred to Siong as a co-founder who speaks publicly about the protocol.
Because the team uses pseudonyms and the DAO governs major decisions, readers should rely on official Jupiter channels and governance forum posts for current leadership and decisions.
When a user swaps tokens on Jupiter, the aggregator compares quotes from many liquidity sources. It then picks the route that gives the best net outcome after fees and price impact. For larger trades, it can split the order across several routes. This is why aggregators often offer better execution than a single DEX, especially in volatile markets.
Jupiter’s basic swap is generally free from a Jupiter-specific fee, but users still pay the fees charged by the underlying liquidity pools and Solana network costs. Jupiter charges fees on some features, such as dollar-cost averaging (DCA) orders, perpetual trades, and limit orders. Fee levels can change, so check the current interface before trading.
Jupiter Perps lets users open leveraged long and short positions. The pool that backs these trades is the Jupiter Liquidity Pool (JLP). Traders borrow from this pool, which functions as the counterparty to their trades. Liquidity providers who deposit into JLP earn a share of fees generated by the perps platform, with Jupiter’s documentation stating that JLP holders receive 75% of those fees. In June 2026, JupUSD was added to JLP as a sixth custody asset.
Leveraged trading carries high risk, including liquidation. Traders can lose their full margin quickly.
Jupiter Lend is a borrowing and lending product. Depositing into Jupiter Lend mints receipt tokens that represent the deposit. For JupUSD, depositing mints a receipt token called jlJupUSD. Reports in early 2026 put Jupiter Lend deposits at about $1.27 billion, though deposit figures change rapidly.
JupUSD is Jupiter’s own stablecoin, launched on January 17, 2026, through a partnership with Ethena Labs. Coverage describes its reserves as including a tokenized treasury product from BlackRock. JupUSD has been integrated into Jupiter Lend, the perps pool, and other Solana DeFi products.
Stablecoins carry issuer and reserve risk. Check the reserve disclosures and redemption terms before relying on any stablecoin.
Ticker: JUP
Blockchain: Solana
Type: Governance token and utility token
Maximum supply: Public token data commonly lists 10 billion JUP. Verify on-chain supply before relying on this figure.
Launch: JUP launched on January 31, 2024, with an airdrop known as “Jupuary 2024”
Governance: JUP holders can vote on protocol decisions, including fee structures, token distributions, and product parameters. The DAO has voted on decisions such as airdrop size and emissions policy.
Staking: Jupiter has offered staking programs that reward holders who lock JUP. Reports in 2026 described quarterly staking rewards from a treasury budget, with a share of tokens distributed to stakers each quarter. Check the official documentation for current terms.
Access and fee benefits: Some Jupiter products offer benefits to JUP holders or stakers, including reduced fees or eligibility for reward programs. Terms can change.
The Jupuary airdrops are the most discussed part of JUP’s history.
Jupuary 2024: The first airdrop was one of the largest in crypto history, distributing about 1 billion JUP to over one million wallets. Reporting described the value at the token’s all-time high as roughly $2 billion.
Jupuary 2025: A second airdrop in January 2025 distributed about 700 million JUP to roughly 2 million wallets, including newer users. Many recipients sold their tokens, which added selling pressure.
Jupuary 2026: The DAO voted to cut the 2026 distribution from the approved 700 million to 200 million JUP, a reduction of about 71%. A snapshot was taken on January 30, 2026, and coverage described rewards going to stakers and fee-paying users.
Later reporting gave a different account. Some sources said a February 2026 DAO vote moved the project toward a net-zero emissions plan, with the 2026 Jupuary postponed indefinitely and the 700 million JUP returned to a community multisig. Because these accounts conflict, check the Jupiter governance forum for the authoritative record before relying on either version.
Jupiter has used a portion of protocol revenue to buy back JUP. Public research described a structure in which the Litterbox treasury allocates a share of protocol revenue to buy and lock JUP for multiple years. Reporting from mid-2026 said the treasury held roughly 142.7 million JUP. Earlier coverage described more than $70 million spent on buybacks in 2025 and roughly 134 million JUP burned, about 4% of circulating supply at that time.
A later governance decision approved burning 130 million JUP from the Litterbox treasury. Buybacks and burns reduce supply, but their effect depends on revenue and on how much new supply enters the market through unlocks and distributions.
Go to the official Jupiter website and bookmark it. Scammers copy Jupiter’s interface.
Connect a Solana-compatible wallet, and review every transaction before approving it.
Check the token contract address before trading new or unfamiliar tokens.
Set slippage tolerance carefully. Very high values can lead to poor fills.
Start with small swaps to learn how routing, fees, and price impact appear in the interface.
Treat leveraged perps and lending as high-risk products, and understand liquidation rules before using them.
Never share your seed phrase or approve unknown contracts.
Ignore unsolicited DMs offering airdrops, support, or wallet verification.
Smart contract risk: Jupiter has undergone audits for several products, including Swap in October 2025, Lend in March 2026, and Lend AMM in June 2026, according to altfins. Audits reduce risk but do not eliminate it.
Token distribution risk: Airdrops, unlocks, and emissions can add supply to the market. Watch governance decisions and treasury activity.
Price volatility: JUP has declined sharply from its early peak, and its price has varied widely in 2026.
Leverage and liquidation risk: Perps can result in rapid losses.
Stablecoin risk: JupUSD and other stablecoins depend on reserves and redemption rules.
Concentration risk: Jupiter handles a large share of Solana’s DEX volume, which means problems in its routing or infrastructure could have broad effects.
Competitive risk: Other Solana DEXs and aggregators compete for volume.
Regulatory risk: Rules for perps, lending, stablecoins, and token governance vary by country and may change.
Jupiter’s main competitors include Solana-based aggregators and multichain aggregators such as 1inch, which operates across several networks. Jupiter’s advantage is its depth on Solana, where it has handled a majority of DEX volume at times, and its broad product set. Users comparing aggregators should check price, fees, and route quality on the specific trade they want to make.
JUP’s price moved sharply in 2026, and different sources report very different figures.
In early February 2026, MEXC coverage reported JUP down about 84% over the past year and trading near $0.15, with analysts pointing to a $0.09 buy zone.
Around the same time, other reports described JUP at about $0.25 after news of a smaller Jupuary airdrop, which the reports said pushed the token to a fresh all-time low.
On June 30, 2026, a Jupiter-related report listed JUP at about $0.198.
In early May 2026, a Chinese-language report said JUP gained about 14% in 24 hours. Another Dutch-language report cited a market capitalization of about $879 million and 24-hour volume of about $60 million, figures that imply a much higher price than the other sources.
The divergence is significant. Market capitalization depends on circulating supply, which can differ across providers, and some providers may count tokens that are locked or held by the treasury differently. Treat price and market cap figures as approximate, and check a live data source.
Jupuary 2026: The DAO voted to reduce the 2026 Jupuary distribution from 700 million to 200 million JUP. The snapshot was taken on January 30, 2026, with rewards directed to stakers and fee-paying users, according to reporting from January.
February 2026 emissions debate: Later reports described a DAO vote in February 2026 that moved toward a net-zero emissions plan. Some sources said the 2026 Jupuary was postponed without a date and that 700 million JUP were returned to a community multisig. A community member called for a new vote in March 2026, and reports said that discussion closed in early April without a follow-up vote.
Burn of treasury tokens: The Jupiter team approved burning 130 million JUP from the Litterbox treasury. Burns reduce supply but do not alone determine price.
Staking rewards: Reports in 2026 described quarterly active staking rewards of about 50 million JUP, a structure the project has continued for the second quarter of 2026. Verify the current period and terms before relying on it.
JupUSD (January 17, 2026): Jupiter launched its stablecoin in partnership with Ethena Labs. Depositing JupUSD on Jupiter Lend mints a receipt token called jlJupUSD. Coverage linked the reserves to a tokenized treasury product from BlackRock. JupUSD has since been integrated across Jupiter’s products.
Jupiter Offer Book: Reporting said a peer-to-peer lending product called Jupiter Offer Book was planned for the first quarter of 2026. Check current status with official channels, since launch timing is not confirmed in every source.
JupUSD in JLP (June 30, 2026): JupUSD was added to the Jupiter Liquidity Pool as a sixth custody asset. Developers building on JLP were told to update their integrations, and the stablecoin was integrated into Lulo, a yield routing product, in late June.
Perps and lending growth: Reporting in early 2026 put Jupiter Lend deposits at about $1.27 billion and perps platform figures near $0.83 billion, according to DefiLlama data cited in analyses. Combined protocol TVL was reported at about $3.3 billion as of late August 2026.
Audits: Jupiter’s Swap product was audited in October 2025, Lend in March 2026, and Lend AMM in June 2026, according to altfins’ listing.
Public estimates of Jupiter’s share of Solana DEX volume vary. Some sources cite about 65% to 80% at various points, while others describe its share as declining from earlier highs as other aggregators and DEXs compete. Research from Pine Analytics cited in early 2026 said Jupiter’s share of aggregator volume on Solana had fallen to 71% at one point in 2024. Share figures depend on how each analyst defines aggregator volume, so compare sources carefully.
Jupiter’s 24-hour volume figures in 2026 ranged from tens of millions of dollars on quieter days to higher levels in active periods. Check a live dashboard for current numbers.
Jupiter’s marketing has centered on its product features and its community:
Airdrops and rewards: The Jupuary events have been the main community growth tool, though recent events were smaller and more restricted than the first two.
Stakeholder rewards: Staking programs and fee-based incentives reward active users.
Official X account and governance forum: These are the primary channels for announcements and proposals.
Third-party advertising: Research firms have analyzed Jupiter’s advertising on Telegram, including JUP airdrop-themed creatives. These are third-party analyses rather than official Jupiter campaigns, so treat them as market research rather than company announcements.
Jupiter does not appear to run a separate “Jupiter Foundation” with its own public marketing announcements in the sources reviewed. Governance and communications run through the DAO, the official website, and the verified X account.
October 2021: Jupiter launches as Solana’s first on-chain swap aggregator.
November 2023: JUP token is teased at Solana’s Breakpoint conference, with four planned airdrop rounds.
January 31, 2024: JUP launches with Jupuary 2024, one of the largest airdrops in crypto history.
January 2025: Jupuary 2025 distributes about 700 million JUP.
February 2025: Litterbox begins allocating a share of protocol revenue to buybacks and locks.
October 2025: Swap product audit completed.
January 17, 2026: JupUSD launches with Ethena Labs.
January 30, 2026: Jupuary 2026 snapshot taken, with a reduced 200 million JUP distribution reported.
February 2026: Reports describe a DAO vote toward net-zero emissions and a postponed Jupuary, with conflicting accounts in circulation.
March 2026: Lend product audit completed.
May 2026: Reports describe a price rally and market share discussion.
June 2026: Lend AMM audit completed. JupUSD added to JLP on June 30.
August 2026: Combined protocol TVL reported at about $3.3 billion.
Jupiter is the leading DEX aggregator on Solana. It routes trades across many liquidity sources to find the best price and offers perps, lending, a stablecoin, and other DeFi products.
JUP is used for governance voting, staking programs, and some fee benefits within the Jupiter ecosystem.
JUP launched on January 31, 2024, with the first Jupuary airdrop.
Jupuary is the name for Jupiter’s annual airdrop events. The first ran in 2024, the second in 2025, and the 2026 event was reduced and later reported differently across sources.
Jupiter earns fees from perpetual trading, limit orders, DCA orders, lending, and other products. Some revenue is directed to buybacks and treasury management.
Jupiter has been audited across several products, but no DeFi protocol is risk-free. Use official links, check contract addresses, and start with small transactions.
Basic swaps generally do not carry a Jupiter-specific fee, but underlying pool fees and Solana network costs apply. Some features, such as DCA, limit orders, and perps, carry fees.
Jupiter Perps is a perpetual futures platform where users trade leveraged positions. It is backed by the JLP pool, and trading carries high risk.
JupUSD is Jupiter’s stablecoin, launched in January 2026. Check its reserve disclosures and redemption terms before using it.
Staking options appear in the official Jupiter interface. Check reward rates, lock-up terms, and eligibility before staking.
JUP’s price changes constantly and varied widely in 2026 across data sources. Check live market data.
Market capitalization depends on the price and supply figure a provider uses. Sources in 2026 reported very different values, so verify with a current data provider.
Yes. Jupiter Exchange is the name used for the protocol and its interface, and JUP is its governance token.
JUP trades on several centralized and decentralized exchanges. Availability and trading pairs vary by country. Check official Jupiter channels for current listings.
Jupiter is a DEX aggregator. An aggregator does not run its own pool for every trade. Instead, it checks many pools and exchanges, then routes a swap through the path that gives the user the best price. Large trades can be split across several routes to reduce price impact, which is the change in price a trade causes.
Jupiter launched in October 2021 and describes itself as Solana’s first on-chain swap aggregator. Solana is a blockchain known for fast transactions and low fees, and Jupiter became one of the most used applications on the network.
Over time, Jupiter expanded into what it describes as an “everything exchange.” Its products now include:
Swap, the core aggregator that routes trades across Solana liquidity.
Perps, perpetual futures trading with leverage.
Lend, a lending product that lets users deposit assets and borrow against them.
Limit orders and DCA, which let users set orders or buy over time.
JupUSD, a stablecoin launched in January 2026.
Prediction markets, aggregated through Jupiter’s interface.
Launchpad, a platform for new Solana token launches.
Disambiguation: “Jupiter” is also the name of other businesses, the planet, and a number of unrelated tokens and apps. For crypto research, use “Jupiter Exchange” or “Jupiter Solana DEX” and confirm the JUP contract on Solana.
Jupiter is governed by the Jupiter DAO, which is controlled by JUP holders. Public research identifies the project as founded in October 2021 by pseudonymous developers known as “Meow” and Siong Ong. Meow had previously co-founded Mercurial Finance, a Solana stablecoin-focused exchange. Coverage of the project has also referred to Siong as a co-founder who speaks publicly about the protocol.
Because the team uses pseudonyms and the DAO governs major decisions, readers should rely on official Jupiter channels and governance forum posts for current leadership and decisions.
When a user swaps tokens on Jupiter, the aggregator compares quotes from many liquidity sources. It then picks the route that gives the best net outcome after fees and price impact. For larger trades, it can split the order across several routes. This is why aggregators often offer better execution than a single DEX, especially in volatile markets.
Jupiter’s basic swap is generally free from a Jupiter-specific fee, but users still pay the fees charged by the underlying liquidity pools and Solana network costs. Jupiter charges fees on some features, such as dollar-cost averaging (DCA) orders, perpetual trades, and limit orders. Fee levels can change, so check the current interface before trading.
Jupiter Perps lets users open leveraged long and short positions. The pool that backs these trades is the Jupiter Liquidity Pool (JLP). Traders borrow from this pool, which functions as the counterparty to their trades. Liquidity providers who deposit into JLP earn a share of fees generated by the perps platform, with Jupiter’s documentation stating that JLP holders receive 75% of those fees. In June 2026, JupUSD was added to JLP as a sixth custody asset.
Leveraged trading carries high risk, including liquidation. Traders can lose their full margin quickly.
Jupiter Lend is a borrowing and lending product. Depositing into Jupiter Lend mints receipt tokens that represent the deposit. For JupUSD, depositing mints a receipt token called jlJupUSD. Reports in early 2026 put Jupiter Lend deposits at about $1.27 billion, though deposit figures change rapidly.
JupUSD is Jupiter’s own stablecoin, launched on January 17, 2026, through a partnership with Ethena Labs. Coverage describes its reserves as including a tokenized treasury product from BlackRock. JupUSD has been integrated into Jupiter Lend, the perps pool, and other Solana DeFi products.
Stablecoins carry issuer and reserve risk. Check the reserve disclosures and redemption terms before relying on any stablecoin.
Ticker: JUP
Blockchain: Solana
Type: Governance token and utility token
Maximum supply: Public token data commonly lists 10 billion JUP. Verify on-chain supply before relying on this figure.
Launch: JUP launched on January 31, 2024, with an airdrop known as “Jupuary 2024”
Governance: JUP holders can vote on protocol decisions, including fee structures, token distributions, and product parameters. The DAO has voted on decisions such as airdrop size and emissions policy.
Staking: Jupiter has offered staking programs that reward holders who lock JUP. Reports in 2026 described quarterly staking rewards from a treasury budget, with a share of tokens distributed to stakers each quarter. Check the official documentation for current terms.
Access and fee benefits: Some Jupiter products offer benefits to JUP holders or stakers, including reduced fees or eligibility for reward programs. Terms can change.
The Jupuary airdrops are the most discussed part of JUP’s history.
Jupuary 2024: The first airdrop was one of the largest in crypto history, distributing about 1 billion JUP to over one million wallets. Reporting described the value at the token’s all-time high as roughly $2 billion.
Jupuary 2025: A second airdrop in January 2025 distributed about 700 million JUP to roughly 2 million wallets, including newer users. Many recipients sold their tokens, which added selling pressure.
Jupuary 2026: The DAO voted to cut the 2026 distribution from the approved 700 million to 200 million JUP, a reduction of about 71%. A snapshot was taken on January 30, 2026, and coverage described rewards going to stakers and fee-paying users.
Later reporting gave a different account. Some sources said a February 2026 DAO vote moved the project toward a net-zero emissions plan, with the 2026 Jupuary postponed indefinitely and the 700 million JUP returned to a community multisig. Because these accounts conflict, check the Jupiter governance forum for the authoritative record before relying on either version.
Jupiter has used a portion of protocol revenue to buy back JUP. Public research described a structure in which the Litterbox treasury allocates a share of protocol revenue to buy and lock JUP for multiple years. Reporting from mid-2026 said the treasury held roughly 142.7 million JUP. Earlier coverage described more than $70 million spent on buybacks in 2025 and roughly 134 million JUP burned, about 4% of circulating supply at that time.
A later governance decision approved burning 130 million JUP from the Litterbox treasury. Buybacks and burns reduce supply, but their effect depends on revenue and on how much new supply enters the market through unlocks and distributions.
Go to the official Jupiter website and bookmark it. Scammers copy Jupiter’s interface.
Connect a Solana-compatible wallet, and review every transaction before approving it.
Check the token contract address before trading new or unfamiliar tokens.
Set slippage tolerance carefully. Very high values can lead to poor fills.
Start with small swaps to learn how routing, fees, and price impact appear in the interface.
Treat leveraged perps and lending as high-risk products, and understand liquidation rules before using them.
Never share your seed phrase or approve unknown contracts.
Ignore unsolicited DMs offering airdrops, support, or wallet verification.
Smart contract risk: Jupiter has undergone audits for several products, including Swap in October 2025, Lend in March 2026, and Lend AMM in June 2026, according to altfins. Audits reduce risk but do not eliminate it.
Token distribution risk: Airdrops, unlocks, and emissions can add supply to the market. Watch governance decisions and treasury activity.
Price volatility: JUP has declined sharply from its early peak, and its price has varied widely in 2026.
Leverage and liquidation risk: Perps can result in rapid losses.
Stablecoin risk: JupUSD and other stablecoins depend on reserves and redemption rules.
Concentration risk: Jupiter handles a large share of Solana’s DEX volume, which means problems in its routing or infrastructure could have broad effects.
Competitive risk: Other Solana DEXs and aggregators compete for volume.
Regulatory risk: Rules for perps, lending, stablecoins, and token governance vary by country and may change.
Jupiter’s main competitors include Solana-based aggregators and multichain aggregators such as 1inch, which operates across several networks. Jupiter’s advantage is its depth on Solana, where it has handled a majority of DEX volume at times, and its broad product set. Users comparing aggregators should check price, fees, and route quality on the specific trade they want to make.
JUP’s price moved sharply in 2026, and different sources report very different figures.
In early February 2026, MEXC coverage reported JUP down about 84% over the past year and trading near $0.15, with analysts pointing to a $0.09 buy zone.
Around the same time, other reports described JUP at about $0.25 after news of a smaller Jupuary airdrop, which the reports said pushed the token to a fresh all-time low.
On June 30, 2026, a Jupiter-related report listed JUP at about $0.198.
In early May 2026, a Chinese-language report said JUP gained about 14% in 24 hours. Another Dutch-language report cited a market capitalization of about $879 million and 24-hour volume of about $60 million, figures that imply a much higher price than the other sources.
The divergence is significant. Market capitalization depends on circulating supply, which can differ across providers, and some providers may count tokens that are locked or held by the treasury differently. Treat price and market cap figures as approximate, and check a live data source.
Jupuary 2026: The DAO voted to reduce the 2026 Jupuary distribution from 700 million to 200 million JUP. The snapshot was taken on January 30, 2026, with rewards directed to stakers and fee-paying users, according to reporting from January.
February 2026 emissions debate: Later reports described a DAO vote in February 2026 that moved toward a net-zero emissions plan. Some sources said the 2026 Jupuary was postponed without a date and that 700 million JUP were returned to a community multisig. A community member called for a new vote in March 2026, and reports said that discussion closed in early April without a follow-up vote.
Burn of treasury tokens: The Jupiter team approved burning 130 million JUP from the Litterbox treasury. Burns reduce supply but do not alone determine price.
Staking rewards: Reports in 2026 described quarterly active staking rewards of about 50 million JUP, a structure the project has continued for the second quarter of 2026. Verify the current period and terms before relying on it.
JupUSD (January 17, 2026): Jupiter launched its stablecoin in partnership with Ethena Labs. Depositing JupUSD on Jupiter Lend mints a receipt token called jlJupUSD. Coverage linked the reserves to a tokenized treasury product from BlackRock. JupUSD has since been integrated across Jupiter’s products.
Jupiter Offer Book: Reporting said a peer-to-peer lending product called Jupiter Offer Book was planned for the first quarter of 2026. Check current status with official channels, since launch timing is not confirmed in every source.
JupUSD in JLP (June 30, 2026): JupUSD was added to the Jupiter Liquidity Pool as a sixth custody asset. Developers building on JLP were told to update their integrations, and the stablecoin was integrated into Lulo, a yield routing product, in late June.
Perps and lending growth: Reporting in early 2026 put Jupiter Lend deposits at about $1.27 billion and perps platform figures near $0.83 billion, according to DefiLlama data cited in analyses. Combined protocol TVL was reported at about $3.3 billion as of late August 2026.
Audits: Jupiter’s Swap product was audited in October 2025, Lend in March 2026, and Lend AMM in June 2026, according to altfins’ listing.
Public estimates of Jupiter’s share of Solana DEX volume vary. Some sources cite about 65% to 80% at various points, while others describe its share as declining from earlier highs as other aggregators and DEXs compete. Research from Pine Analytics cited in early 2026 said Jupiter’s share of aggregator volume on Solana had fallen to 71% at one point in 2024. Share figures depend on how each analyst defines aggregator volume, so compare sources carefully.
Jupiter’s 24-hour volume figures in 2026 ranged from tens of millions of dollars on quieter days to higher levels in active periods. Check a live dashboard for current numbers.
Jupiter’s marketing has centered on its product features and its community:
Airdrops and rewards: The Jupuary events have been the main community growth tool, though recent events were smaller and more restricted than the first two.
Stakeholder rewards: Staking programs and fee-based incentives reward active users.
Official X account and governance forum: These are the primary channels for announcements and proposals.
Third-party advertising: Research firms have analyzed Jupiter’s advertising on Telegram, including JUP airdrop-themed creatives. These are third-party analyses rather than official Jupiter campaigns, so treat them as market research rather than company announcements.
Jupiter does not appear to run a separate “Jupiter Foundation” with its own public marketing announcements in the sources reviewed. Governance and communications run through the DAO, the official website, and the verified X account.
October 2021: Jupiter launches as Solana’s first on-chain swap aggregator.
November 2023: JUP token is teased at Solana’s Breakpoint conference, with four planned airdrop rounds.
January 31, 2024: JUP launches with Jupuary 2024, one of the largest airdrops in crypto history.
January 2025: Jupuary 2025 distributes about 700 million JUP.
February 2025: Litterbox begins allocating a share of protocol revenue to buybacks and locks.
October 2025: Swap product audit completed.
January 17, 2026: JupUSD launches with Ethena Labs.
January 30, 2026: Jupuary 2026 snapshot taken, with a reduced 200 million JUP distribution reported.
February 2026: Reports describe a DAO vote toward net-zero emissions and a postponed Jupuary, with conflicting accounts in circulation.
March 2026: Lend product audit completed.
May 2026: Reports describe a price rally and market share discussion.
June 2026: Lend AMM audit completed. JupUSD added to JLP on June 30.
August 2026: Combined protocol TVL reported at about $3.3 billion.
Jupiter is the leading DEX aggregator on Solana. It routes trades across many liquidity sources to find the best price and offers perps, lending, a stablecoin, and other DeFi products.
JUP is used for governance voting, staking programs, and some fee benefits within the Jupiter ecosystem.
JUP launched on January 31, 2024, with the first Jupuary airdrop.
Jupuary is the name for Jupiter’s annual airdrop events. The first ran in 2024, the second in 2025, and the 2026 event was reduced and later reported differently across sources.
Jupiter earns fees from perpetual trading, limit orders, DCA orders, lending, and other products. Some revenue is directed to buybacks and treasury management.
Jupiter has been audited across several products, but no DeFi protocol is risk-free. Use official links, check contract addresses, and start with small transactions.
Basic swaps generally do not carry a Jupiter-specific fee, but underlying pool fees and Solana network costs apply. Some features, such as DCA, limit orders, and perps, carry fees.
Jupiter Perps is a perpetual futures platform where users trade leveraged positions. It is backed by the JLP pool, and trading carries high risk.
JupUSD is Jupiter’s stablecoin, launched in January 2026. Check its reserve disclosures and redemption terms before using it.
Staking options appear in the official Jupiter interface. Check reward rates, lock-up terms, and eligibility before staking.
JUP’s price changes constantly and varied widely in 2026 across data sources. Check live market data.
Market capitalization depends on the price and supply figure a provider uses. Sources in 2026 reported very different values, so verify with a current data provider.
Yes. Jupiter Exchange is the name used for the protocol and its interface, and JUP is its governance token.
JUP trades on several centralized and decentralized exchanges. Availability and trading pairs vary by country. Check official Jupiter channels for current listings.
