Jupiter Exchange Founder Unveils JUP Token Mechanism

Rupam Roy
February 1, 2024 Updated May 12, 2025
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Solana DEX Jupiter (JUP) Braces for Major Listing, Recovery Ahead?

Highlights

  • Jupiter Exchange founder clarifies token sale strategy, emphasizing fairness and transparency.
  • Solana-based DEX, JUP, gains recognition with strategic listings on major platforms like Binance.
  • Despite increasing popularity, JUP faces a 70% correction post-Solana airdrop, trading volumes hit $1.4 billion.

The Jupiter Exchange founder, using the pseudonym “meow” on the X platform, recently disclosed insights about token dynamics. The founder has addressed community concerns, specifying no selling after seven days for launch pool tokens. In addition, “meow” highlighted their strategic utilization for the team treasury or liquidity pools.

Notably, this move, as per the founder, ensures fairness in funding, letting the team only access the settled price post-airdrops and initial buyer activities.

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Jupiter Exchange’s (JUP) Token Mechanism

In a recent post on the X platform, meow (@weremeow), the founder of Solana-based Jupiter Exchange, addressed confusion surrounding the token sale. Meow clarified that there will be no selling after 7 days, and all tokens in the launch pool (both USDC/JUP) will either go to the team treasury or be used for liquidity pools.

Meanwhile, expressing confidence in the process, meow stated that the team would only receive the settled price after JUP airdrops and early buyer fluctuations. Emphasizing the fairness of this funding mechanism, the founder believes it effectively addresses concerns, ensuring equitable distribution post-airdrops and early transactions.

Notably, this clarification aims to provide transparency and instill confidence in the community regarding Jupiter Exchange’s token sale strategy.

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Decoding Jupiter’s Meteoric Rise & Price Performance

Amidst the dynamic landscape of decentralized exchanges, Jupiter Exchange (JUP) has recently surged to prominence with strategic listings on major platforms. Binance’s decision to list the JUP token underscores its growing recognition, joined by Bybit, LBank, and BitMart. On the other hand, the Solana-based DEX has orchestrated substantial airdrops and listing events, creating a buzz in the crypto market.

However, despite the recent surge in JUP’s popularity, the JUP token faced a significant correction, dropping by 70% within 24 hours after the Solana airdrop, as reported by CoinGape Media earlier. The price, initially rallying post-airdrop, encountered a notable correction with trading volumes reaching $1.2 billion. The airdrop details reveal a strategic allocation plan for Jupiter tokens, with 40% of the total supply distributed across multiple rounds.

While Jupiter’s trajectory in trading volumes remains a pivotal factor in shaping its future, challenges were evident during the airdrop. Notably, certain RPC nodes experienced difficulties, impacting the user experience in the initial stages.

However, despite these challenges, Jupiter Exchange’s strategic positioning in the DeFi realm indicates a potential game-changer. However, investors are advised to approach with caution, considering potential short-term vulnerabilities arising from heightened excitement around the airdrop.

As of writing, the JUP price was down 61.15% to $0.6212, with its trading volume at $1.46 billion. Over the last 24 hours, it has touched a high of $2.04, and a low of $0.5594, suggesting the highly volatile condition hovering over the project.

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Rupam is a seasoned professional with three years of experience in the financial market, where he has developed a reputation as a meticulous research analyst and insightful journalist. He thrives on exploring the dynamic nuances of the financial landscape. Currently serving as a sub-editor at Coingape, Rupam's expertise extends beyond conventional boundaries. His role involves breaking stories, analyzing AI-related developments, providing real-time updates on the crypto market, and presenting insightful economic news. Rupam's career is characterized by a deep passion for unraveling the complexities of finance and delivering impactful stories that resonate with a diverse audience.
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