Jupiter proposed major changes to the token plan. On February 13th, the team submitted a DAO proposal to bring net token emissions closer to zero. This plan targets major sources of supply. $JUP token. This would pause the team’s reserve release, delay the next airdrop, and absorb selling pressure from other unlocks. The team said the move was aimed at calming market concerns and supporting long-term value. However, the final decision rests with a vote of the DAO.
Proposed target Main supply sources
The plan focuses on three main emission channels: First, the team would like to pause the release of all tokens from the team reserve. This suspension will last indefinitely. Instead of selling the unlocked tokens, the Treasury absorbs the sales directly.
Wu said he has learned that the team has submitted a proposal to the DAO that would bring the token’s “net emissions” to near zero in the near future, according to Jupiter’s official announcement. The plan includes: indefinitely suspending the release of tokens from team reserves; Absorb the sales of tokens unlocked by your team in the Jupiter Vault. “Jupuary” airdrop postponed indefinitely. Mercurial-related unlock acceleration and hedging. The DAO will ultimately decide whether or not to pass the bill.
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Second, the proposal would postpone the Jupuary airdrop. Approximately 700 million tokens were planned for this event. If this proposal passes, those tokens will be returned to the community’s multisig wallet. Snapshots of eligible users are saved until a future date. Third, this plan addresses tokens associated with Mercurial stakeholders. Jupiter claims to accelerate its vesting. It will purchase tokens through the Treasury to offset sales. The goal is to nullify new supply entering the market.
The team says the move is in response to market concerns.
Jupiter said token holders are becoming increasingly concerned about emissions. Many are concerned that a steady increase in supply could put pressure on prices. So the team wants to change the narrative. $JUP. The proposal claims the project has already taken strong steps. We previously burned through 3 billion tokens. Founder and team assignments were also locked for an extended period of time. Additionally, half of on-chain revenue is currently earmarked for share buybacks. Still, the team says further measures may be needed. Reducing emissions has the potential to bring teams, users, and investors together. The token could also be useful during weak market conditions.
The results are determined by the DAO vote.
The proposal is now headed for a DAO vote. Token holders choose between two options. One option is to keep the original airdrop plan. Another option is to delay the airdrop and pause the ejection. If the airdrop option wins, distribution will begin within a few weeks. However, if the moratorium option wins, a new zero-emissions plan would come into effect. The team says it will abide by whatever the DAO decides. He also acknowledged that the change may upset some users who were expecting an airdrop.
What it means for Jupiter’s ecosystem
If this proposal is approved, most new token supply will be exhausted by 2026. This could reduce selling pressure in the short term. However, rewards for active users will also be delayed. This vote could spark heated debate within the community. Some may support reducing supply to stabilize prices. Some may want the promised airdrop to continue. Either way, the DAO’s decision will shape Jupiter’s token strategy for the year ahead.
