How to Farm JUP the Right Way

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Alright, let’s stop pretending.

If $JUP is just a vibes token for a community marketing machine, then let’s own it completely — unapologetically and with style.

I propose a bold new direction for the DAO:

1. Abolish All Passive HODLing Incentives

No more APR for people staking quietly in a cave and doing nothing. If you haven’t tweeted on X that “Jupiter is the greatest” or slapped a sticker on your fridge in the last 30 days, you clearly don’t care about the mission. Unstake, and leave our community.

2. Replace ASR With CSR: Community Shill Rewards

Contributions must be measurable and memable. Reposts. Retweets. Reels. Preferably with your grandma explaining Jupiter LFG while knitting a “1-Click Swap” scarf. That’s the future we want.

Let’s make it fun. CoCs can create a pricing sheet for different kinds of content. We’ll launch a website where creators submit links tied to their wallet, and then distribute the remaining 50% of the community treasury based on output. Maybe devs could create some AI agents to do that tedious work? Decentralization, but with analytics.

3. Voting Rights for Real Contributors Only

Your JUP isn’t enough. Your TikTok better be fire. Only holders who create memes, post shill threads, or bring in three new uncles per month via referral get voting rights. No more passive staking. From now on, only work matters.

4. Redefine JUP as a Non-Investment Commemorative NFT

JUP is not an asset. It’s not a utility token. It’s not even governance. It’s a lifestyle.

Your $JUP stack is a creativity scoreboard. Want money? You’ll be paid in real money — USDC — but only if you do the work. The token is just for vibes.

Let’s brand the new slogan: “We are not building for the short-term price of $JUP — we are building for the best marketing engine.”

5. Restructure the DAO as the Community Affairs Taskforce (CAT)

We’re not a DAO. We’re a CAT. Our mission? Make sure the entire internet hears about every new Jupiter feature before the devs even finish coding it.

All treasury funds will now be distributed based on your shill-to-impact ratio. Telegram raids, X threads, unsolicited podcast episodes — let the algorithm decide your paycheck. Let the AI determine who makes the biggest impact. That way, we eliminate the possibility of one group favoring their friends.

6. Quarterly Litterbox Burn Ceremonies (Optional, For Morale)

We’ll still burn tokens — just not for economic reasons. We do it to feel something. To tell the world we’re alive. To put vibes on-chain.

7. Final Governance Proposal

Let’s stop pretending this is collective governance. The DAO has become a mass of undecided, uninvolved, and yield-chasing holders. Most aren’t here to help steer the future of Jupiter — they’re here for rewards, and with time, they’ll quietly exit. But until then…

Let’s be practical: consolidate all voting power into the hands of a small, trusted group of Cats of Culture. They’ve demonstrated their commitment through memes, morale, and relentless Discord presence. They already influence how community funds are spent — so let’s make it official.

In fact, let’s raise the stakes. The DAO resolution states:

“Any community member proposing for an allocation of more than $10,000 must do so in public in the Jupiter Research Forums and post an Accountability Update every quarter.”

Let’s bump that limit to $100,000, and streamline governance by allowing only CoCs to authorize anything below that threshold. This will free the broader DAO from the burden of responsibility — no more debates about who’s getting paid what, or whether a grant is too generous for someone from a lower-income region. This way, no one needs to know who’s getting how much, or how many JUP tokens were sent. No drama. No governance theater.

Trust the loud. Fund the loyal. Ignore the rest.

And yes — let’s give CoCs real salaries. If they’re doing the work, it’s time to formalize the hustle.

This is the new roadmap. We’re halfway there already, and the finish line is in sight.

We are the shill. We are the sticker. JUP doesn’t need to have value — we are the value.

Let’s stop building around belief and start building around bandwidth.

Long live the J4J. :paw_prints:

Disclaimer
This piece was written in the spirit of dark humor. It’s a satirical take — a parody of where we might be headed if we fully embrace the reality of Jupiter DAO as it functions today. I know not everyone will read it that way, so let me be absolutely clear: this is not a real proposal. But satire only works when it reveals something true underneath — and sadly, that’s what inspired this essay.

Over the past months, I’ve written multiple serious essays on why $JUP needs real utility and value capture — essays like Stop the Sell Pressure, DAO or Decoration, and 2030 Lock-in. I’ve tried to engage respectfully with the team and the community, only to be told (directly or indirectly) that utility already exists, and value is already captured — we just need to look harder, believe more, and stay patient.

The same story applies to governance. I raised the concern that the DAO has no real structure — no clear oversight, accountability, or decision-making mechanisms. In response, I was told that everything is already functioning smoothly. That the Cats of Culture are the structure. That they’ve created an organic, informal system that works, and doesn’t need anything “from above.”

Here are a few paraphrased sentiments I’ve heard from that conversation:

“We already meet with the team every week — nothing is being missed.” “This system isn’t broken, it’s evolving.” “If you want to help, just start helping — you don’t need structure.” “The people doing the work are already empowered.” “You’re asking questions from the outside, without knowing what’s really happening.”

Maybe that’s true. Maybe I am on the outside.

But to be honest, I’m okay with that. I don’t want to be part of the marketing engine. I’m not here to chase a Cat of Culture badge, grind memes for JUP, or tweet my way into governance relevance.

I’m here because I believed in what JUP could become — not just as a product, but as a token with purpose. A community with structure. A vision bigger than short-term engagement loops and branded sticker packs.

This satire came from frustration, not mockery. And if you made it to the end — thank you. Whether you agree or not, I hope it made you think.

Postscript: This essay will likely never be published
If it does get approved, that means we still have some degree of freedom of speech in this community. If it doesn’t, I genuinely thank the moderators for reading it and for keeping open minds.

And if it does get through to the JupResearch forum, I don’t expect it to live long. The “Latest” view will bury it, and the team or DAO will likely stay silent. Maybe it will get a laugh. But at least it existed for a moment.

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  1. On the “passive holders” point:
    Calling them “passive” kind of misses the bigger picture. These are still members of the community — people who believe in Jupiter enough to hold JUP. Not everyone contributes by tweeting or sticking logos on their fridge. Some support quietly, and that’s still support. If we start drawing hard lines around who “counts,” we lose the inclusivity that a real DAO should stand for.

  2. On replacing ASR with CSR:
    ASR actually exists to encourage participation in governance — it nudges people to vote, be present, stay informed. Scrapping that for a meme-based reward system doesn’t really make sense. We already have something for creative contributions — it’s called Good Cats. Why throw out a working incentive system when we can just keep both?

  3. On voting rights only for “active” contributors:
    That basically removes JUP’s role as a governance token. If holding JUP doesn’t give you a voice, what does? If you’re suggesting a new utility for JUP, cool — but then let’s talk about what that is. Otherwise, you’re just turning governance into a popularity contest.

  4. On the “Litterbox burn” idea:
    Litterbox isn’t a burn mechanism. Those tokens aren’t destroyed — they’re reserved. The DAO can tap into them later, and ideally, they’ll go to people who actually deserve them. It’s about future-proofing, not lighting tokens on fire for the vibes.

J4J

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Appreciate you reading the post seriously, JUPTurkey — even though it was wrapped in satire.

You’re absolutely right that passive holders matter. Many people support the ecosystem quietly, and that support is valid. The point I was trying to make is that the current governance structure gives equal weight to everyone, regardless of how engaged or informed they are. That can lead to strange outcomes. I’m not saying we should “punish” passive holders — but we do need to rethink what meaningful participation looks like.

Let’s be honest: for most passive holders, ASR is the only tool they have to fight dilution. Governance isn’t the draw — especially when most of what we govern is how to distribute marketing grants. Unless someone is creating content or applying for funding, there’s little incentive to care about those votes.

The only time most stakers read a proposal — if they read it at all — is when it’s time to vote. And even then, it’s more about defending their APR than deciding the future of the ecosystem. They’re not wrong for that. But it does raise the question: what exactly are we incentivizing?

As for $JUP itself — I get that it’s framed as a governance token. But right now, governance applies only to low-impact decisions. So in practice, JUP doesn’t have real utility. No fee reductions. No staking access to products. No reason to hold beyond governance over DAO marketing spend.

Same with the Litterbox: I know it’s not a burn. Those tokens will end up in the DAO treasury eventually — but that just means more money for marketing. Whether the DAO holds JUP, USDC, or BTC doesn’t matter much if none of it creates demand or value for the token holders.

Anyway, thanks for engaging with the ideas.

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I don’t really know what to say aside from pointing out that inaccuracies within this and most of your other essays have been clarified in good faith, and ignored by yourself time and time again. At this point I don’t really think you can ask for a good-faith discussion when you don’t practice it yourself.

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If you think it’s wrong of me to post essays that don’t meet the bar — or if you feel they add nothing to the conversation — just say the word and I’ll delete them. I don’t post these to waste anyone’s time.

If the consensus is that I’m not helping the DAO with these essays, I’ll step back. No ego here.

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“Sarcasm is the lowest form of wit but the highest form of intelligence” Oscar Wild.

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It’s your choice though you can still do all sarcasm you listed but don’t try to force your opinion on other community member and the team because you didn’t believe in that idealogy doesn’t mean people creating content for jupiverse are not helping the jupiverse grow. Every active community need content writer and content creator.
What have you done to onboard people to jupiverse?

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Fair question. I’ve convinced a few people to download the app, and I’ve tried to explain why crypto — and Jupiter — actually matters. Some of them bought BTC and other tokens because of that. But to be honest, it’s hard to explain to a “normal” person what they can actually do with crypto right now. Most are waiting for a real-world gateway — a way to spend their USDC directly. They don’t really see a reason to hold volatile tokens unless there’s a clear use or upside.

But it’s nice to have something simple, like the Jupiter app, that they can be exposed to. It makes the space a bit more real and accessible.

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Actually, that’s not quite how it’s been playing out. Remember Jupuary 1? The community read the proposal, didn’t like it, and rejected it. The team had to revise it — then it passed. That’s not disengagement. That’s called paying attention.
People aren’t just randomly clicking “yes” for ASR. They care about what they’re voting on — and this shows it.

Yeah — and that’s the point. Incentives are meant to bring people to the table. If voters show up to protect their APR, it means ASR is working exactly as intended. If you’re shocked that people vote in their own interest… welcome to governance 101.

Bro. It’s a governance token. That is the utility. What did you think it was — a Starbucks gift card? JUP exists so people can vote on how the DAO runs. That’s literally the role it was created for. Calling it useless because it doesn’t unlock discounts kinda misses the plot.

You say that like it’s a flaw — but that’s literally how token-based governance works. 1 JUP = 1 vote. It’s not a bug, it’s the baseline. If we start adding qualifiers like “how active are you” or “how many memes have you posted,” we’re not really talking about a DAO anymore — we’re just building a gated committee with a token theme.

What kinds of decisions would you like to see instead? Curious if you have a specific direction in mind.

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You’re right — I definitely leaned more into satire than structure with this one.

What I was trying to highlight — maybe too bluntly — is the growing disconnect between token holders and the actual purpose of the token. There’s no clear path for the average JUP holder to understand how or why their token matters beyond marketing governance.

And here’s where I respectfully disagree with you: the token was meant to be more than that. It was communicated that way from the beginning. JUP was supposed to be the centerpiece of everything Jupiter was building — the heart of the ecosystem. But right now, there isn’t a single product in the Jupiter suite that actually requires JUP in any meaningful way.

Even with JUPnet coming up, I’m not convinced it will involve the token at the protocol level.

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i can not find a better opportunity to bring it during the storm. (like this level .. :100: in )

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Why they wait the opportunity of crypto pass them by, if you’re in a crypto community it’s okay to be active toward the goal not hate talk and if you’re not satisfy about team or community idealogy which is longterm growth not quick pump and dump, it’s encourage to move your capital to else where of pump and dump token with inactive team members.

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I’m definitely not here for pump and dumps. I believe in long-term growth too — that’s why I’m still here and still writing. But believing long-term doesn’t mean staying silent when core questions about token purpose or alignment go unanswered. Criticism isn’t hate — it’s care.

What’s most interesting is that the majority of people here making comments are probably from the community side of the 50/50. How come none of you is asking where is the JUP that has been promised?

Meow has articulated that JUP is envisioned as more than just a token; it’s a community currency, center piece of the Jupiter ecosystem, G.O.A.T., a strategic resource, and an alignment engine for the ecosystem. Yet, for many holders, the tangible utility of JUP remains unclear beyond governance over marketing initiatives

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nteresting conclusions…

In the Jupiter ecosystem, the main values are decentralization and financial freedom. Investors seek these values, and the investment should be mutually beneficial for all, regardless of the size of their investment. Commenting and ensuring the project’s goals are met is a sign of being an intelligent and cautious administrator. There’s a saying: “The master’s eye fattens the ox”!

We should focus on ensuring the project’s healthy growth and respect differing opinions. Getting offended by disagreements means not understanding the core interest of crypto investors, which is financial freedom. Trust and commitment to a new team are based on the promise of decentralization and mutual growth. This promise should be upheld as the ecosystem develops.

Free speech means decentralization too! at the end all of us are in the same team :face_with_monocle: