Jupiter, the largest decentralized exchange (DEX) aggregator on Solana, is set to distribute 700 million JUP tokens — valued at approximately $590 million — in a massive January 2025 airdrop. Dubbed “Jupuary,” this event is part of Jupiter’s strategy to grow its community and reward contributors.
The distribution will benefit users, stakers, and key contributors based on activities recorded in a previously taken snapshot. Jupiter’s draft eligibility criteria include trading volume on its platform, participation in advanced features, and staking activity within the Jupiter DAO.
- A total of 2.3 million wallets are eligible, divided into:
- 2 million swap users, categorized into five tiers based on trading volume.
- 320,000 expert traders are recognized for using advanced features like limit orders and perpetual swaps.
- Staking investors and DAO participants will share additional rewards.
85 million JUP will be allocated to expert traders across seven tiers. The highest-performing traders could earn up to 100,000 JUP per wallet.
Staking investors in the Jupiter DAO will receive 37.5 million JUP, distributed proportionally based on staking amounts. Active DAO participants, or “Super Voters,” who voted in at least 13 out of 17 governance proposals, will share an additional 37.5 million JUP.
Jupiter is also promoting its mobile app by offering 190 million JUP in additional rewards for users who claim their tokens through the app and stake them. Bonuses range from 50 to 200 JUP per wallet.
While the airdrop aims to reward community engagement, some users have expressed frustration over the wide gap between swap tiers. Others have called for higher rewards for users of Jupiter Perps, a feature that directly supports the platform through fees.
The Jupiter team has invited feedback from the community and noted that the plan may be revised based on suggestions.
Looking ahead, Jupiter has plans to distribute 4.25 billion JUP tokens over 2025, including incentives for swap users, expert traders, and staking participants.
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