The Jito ecosystem is designed to address Maximum Extractable Value (MEV) issues within the underlying blockchain, specifically solving MEV problems with the Jito-Solana validator client to enhance MEV extraction efficiency and improve rewards. Furthermore, the Jito ecosystem is focused on building a high-performance infrastructure for Solana and making liquid staking more accessible.
JTO, the Jito Governance Token, has been airdropped to its users and aims to introduce more utility within the ecosystem. Jito allows users to stake Solana and earn MEV rewards through liquid staking.
The Jito Foundation intends to empower community members to directly influence the decision-making and direction of the Jito Network through the introduction of JTO tokens. Through the Jito protocol, users can stake their Solana (SOL) to receive JitoSOL tokens, which can be traded or used as collateral, similar to Lido's staked ether (stETH) product. The protocol also aims to govern the decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) and treasury for the staking platform.
As of December 2023, Jito enjoys a TVL of 6.4 million SOL, offers an APY of 6.96%, and has over 73,000 holders active on its platform. KuCoin listed Jito (JTO) for trading on our platform in December 2023.
