Thanks a lot for the thoughtful feedback!
It really helps sharpen the proposal, and Iād love to respond point-by-point with some clarifications and practical examples that show how these ideas are not only possible, but potentially impactful for the long-term health of the Jupiter ecosystem.
RE: Time Weighted Staking
Iām also deeply interested in more voting power for people who are longer-term committed. I think thatās a great way to ensure that those with the longest-term orientation have the most say.
1. Time-Weighted Staking ā Balancing Power & Loyalty
Totally aligned with your view here, the goal is to reward long-term commitment without handing over full power to big stakers.
Why the numbers make sense:
We use a logarithmic scale combined with time multipliers, this flattens big stakers influence and boosts long-term loyalty.
Example from the proposal:
- A user with 100,000 $JUP staked for 3 months
⤠has less voting power than
- Someone with 1,000 $JUP staked for 24 months
This model is:
- Transparent
- Scalable
- Encourages smaller holders to stay loyal, knowing their vote actually counts.
I believe this strengthens governance without centralizing it.
RE: Staking Reward Boost
this one is much tougher. Iām not even sure how this would work unless we set up some automatic process onchain to give ASR to others, which is tricky since it does need to be actively claimed.
2. Social Impact Staking Rewards ā Incentivizing Good, Not Forcing It
Yes, on-chain reward mechanics for donating can seem complex, but theyāve been done before. There are solid working models we can learn from.
Real-world example:
How it could work for JUP:
- No redistribution of ASR ā just a small bonus (1%-6%) for those who choose to donate a portion of their yield to verified impact causes
- Could use opt-in smart contracts with pre-approved āimpact walletsā
- Optional incentives: extra voting power, NFTs, visibility in the ecosystem
ā Itās fully voluntary ā no one is forced to give up their rewards.
But if they want to give meaning to their staking ā they can.
ā Aligning yield with purpose ā no sacrifice, just options.
Optional Bonus ā Small rewards (1ā2%) for those who choose to donate part of their staking yield to verified impact causes.
Voluntary by Design ā No redistribution. No pressure. Just the option to give meaning to staking.
Community-Driven ā Many already want to contribute to the common good. Letās make it simple, visible, and valuable.
For JUP ā Turn staking into a force for positive change ā and position JUP as a purpose-led network.
RE: Real USD Rewards
This one is a no go for now.
3. Real USD Rewards ā Sustainability, Transparency & Smarter Impact
Props to the Jupiter team ā allocating 50% of protocol fees to the Litterbox Trust shows commitment to sustainability.
But there are a few key community concerns that are worth raising ā constructively.
3.1. Litterbox Transparency
Right now, thereās no public, verifiable info (as far as i know) on what happens to the Litterbox funds:
- Is JUP just being accumulated indefinitely?
- Are those tokens burned? Locked? Recycled into the ecosystem?
- Is there a long-term plan or treasury strategy?
Clarifying this would build a lot more trust
Lack of visibility makes it hard for the community to stay aligned, or feel part of the long-term strategy.
3.2. Buying JUP ā Price Impact
Despite heavy JUP buybacks via Litterbox, the token price hasnāt reacted significantly.
Are we buying JUP just for the sake of buying ā without market awareness?
Buying during low liquidity + high sell pressure might just provide exits for sellers, without real price support.
We should ask:
- Are these buys really supporting the ecosystem?
- Or could they be better timed or structured?
3.3. A Smarter Model: Strategic Buys + USD Yield for Stakers
Instead of only passively buying JUP, why not diversify the protocol fee allocation?
Hybrid model:
- Continue buying $JUP, but use market-based triggers (e.g. sell pressure indicators, volatility, etc.)
- Allocate a small % (3ā5%) of fees to a stable USD rewards pool for loyal stakers, based on:
- Stake amount
- Time staked
- Loyalty score
This gives long-term stakers:
- Stable income (without selling JUP)
- More reason to stay staked
- A stronger, more aligned ecosystem
Key Benefits:
- More transparency over fund use
- Less sell pressure - people donāt need to dump JUP for liquidity
- Predictable rewards = better long-term planning for holders
- Smarter treasury management aligned with DeFi best practices
Final Thoughts
None of this is meant to replace existing efforts, but to complement them in a way that adds resilience, real-world value, and social utility to $JUP.
If we want long-term sustainability, we need to connect Web3 incentives with real-world impact ā and offer mechanisms that reward commitment, not just speculation.
I have concrete ideas on how this could be designed, implemented, and integrated.
Iām happy to help refine this further or build a more robust draft if thereās interest.
And as for the Social Impact Bonus, the whole point is incentive, not enforcement.
If the DAOās long-term vision is purely āyield vs yieldā, with no space for alignment, community-driven governance, or meaningful use of tools like USD rewards ā that should be made explicit ā not left ambiguous.
Appreciate the back-and-forth!
@Rodrigues770471