Let’s cut to the chase: $JUP, as it currently stands, is a token with no clear reason to hold, other than speculative hope and Discord badges.
Despite the massive effort poured into marketing, rally calls, and carefully managed “engagement frameworks,” we’re still dancing around the elephant in the DAO — utility. Not the kind that makes you feel warm during a Twitter Space or gets you a badge next to your name. Real, tangible utility. The kind that creates demand, supports price, and builds long-term confidence for token holders.
Right now, there’s none.
Yes, we’ve got LFG v2. But let’s be honest: it’s trying to rewrap what didn’t work in v1. Active Staking Rewards (ASR)? Fading fast, with APRs already in a steep decline. Voting? Neutered. The upcoming resolution locks the DAO into a 2-year sandbox with no say over tokenomics, fee distribution, or product direction. We’re being told to “build momentum” without touching the engine.
So, what are we supposed to do — color posters?
Real Utility Changes the Game
Projects like Binance (BNB) and KuCoin (KCS) didn’t grow by talking about governance ideals — they delivered incentives:
- Burn mechanics that reduced supply.
- Revenue shares for stakers.
- Platform perks that drove usage and loyalty.
- DeFi integrations and utility beyond trading.
Meanwhile, in the JUPiverse, we have 7 billion tokens still looming in supply, no revenue stream routed to stakers, and a governance framework focused on whether the DAO should fund another meme contest.
And yet… we wonder why the token struggles to hold price? This isn’t rocket science. It’s supply and demand.
10 Powerful (and Doable) Utility Models for $JUP
Here’s a new list — built for impact, not vibes:
1. Fee Sharing from Protocol Revenues
Stakers receive a portion of Jupiter platform fees (USDC or JUP), distributed weekly or monthly.
2. Buyback-and-Burn Loop
A percentage of Jupiter protocol revenue is used to buy JUP on the market and burn it — no recycling.
3. Staker Perks on Platform
Think:
- Priority routing on trades
- Lower fees for JUP stakers
- Early access to new product features
4. DAO-Owned Real Yield Tools
Let the DAO fund and own tools like:
- Portfolio trackers
- NFT analytics dashboards
- Solana ecosystem yield platforms
Revenue goes back to stakers, not the team.
5. Lending Access Using Staked JUP
Stake JUP to unlock borrowing rights — access low-interest loans (backed by DAO-managed liquidity) for real-world spending or reinvestment.
And Now, Let’s Push Further:
6. JUP Network Pass: Web3 Spotify, Netflix & GitHub
Create a staker-exclusive platform offering:
- Educational content (AI, coding, trading)
- Curated software & course subscriptions
- Discounts on digital tools (Notion, Canva, VS Code plugins)
All gated by JUP staking.
7. Real-World Cashback App (JUPBack)
Build a DAO-funded cashback browser extension (similar to Honey or Lolli).
Shop online — earn % back in JUP.
It links crypto to real-world shopping behavior. Mass appeal. Mass utility.
8. Tokenized Insurance or DAO-Backed Micro-Loans
Stake JUP to join an insurance pool or micro-loan platform.
- Premiums or interest collected → staker dividends
- Real-world financial use case
9. Community Ad Pool
Let JUP stakers vote on crypto and fintech ads funded from treasury.
Clicks = JUP rewards.
Winners = promoted builders.
Stakers = judges + earners.
A circular attention economy — powered by the community.
10. DAO-Owned Merch Store + Rev Share
Launch a store selling Jupiter-branded gear, collectibles, NFTs.
Only stakers get discounts, limited drops, and royalty dividends from sales.
Yes, a DAO as a co-op brand — selling, sharing, and flexing Web3 swag.
What the Resolution Doesn’t Say
Take a look at the upcoming DAO Resolution Pt.1.
- No mention of protocol fee utility.
- No plan for JUP as a value-carrying asset.
- No role for the DAO in shaping the token’s destiny.
And let’s not kid ourselves. If JUP utility were included — more people would ask hard questions. Like:
- Why am I still holding this?
- Why can’t I vote on where revenue goes?
- What happens when ASR runs out?
That’s why it’s left out.
Supply, Demand… and Silence
JUP’s 7B token supply is not going anywhere.
Demand? That’s up to us — the marketing arm. The DAO. The JUP choir.
The team builds. The community evangelizes.
If you want to protect your bag, you better promote it yourself.
Because if you don’t — and if we keep building sandcastles with zero reward — the token won’t hold value. Not from hope. Not from branding. Only from utility.
Final Thought
If BTC flips bullish, all boats will rise. Even ours.
Just one request: please don’t release the rest of the 7 billion JUP too quickly. Give us at least some hope that economics still works.
Let’s make holding JUP feel like owning part of the future — not just a badge in a branded chatroom.
Let’s give it a reason to exist.
Yours truly,
@ihateoranges