Jupuary and the $625M JUP Airdrop
Jupiter, one of the leading decentralized exchanges (DEX) on the Solana blockchain, is set to conduct its annual “Jupuary” airdrop in January 2025. This event aims to reward the community for their engagement and loyalty, distributing 700 million JUP tokens (approx. 7% of total supply), valued at approximately $625 million, to eligible users and contributors within the Jupiter ecosystem.
At the time of writing, the claim details and final allocations will be posted next week, around the third week of January.
AIRDROP ALLOCATIONS
The JUP airdrop for 2025 has been structured to distribute 700 million JUP tokens, which represents approximately 7% of the total supply. The allocation is designed to reward different categories of users:
- JUP Stakers: 75 million JUP tokens are allocated for those who have staked their JUP tokens. Stakers who have consistently participated in governance by voting on proposals will receive an enhanced allocation, roughly 40% of their staked amount.
- Jupiter Product Users: A substantial 425 million JUP tokens are designated for users of Jupiter's wide range of products. The allocation here is based on trading volume, with users needing a minimum of $1,000 in volume to qualify. The rewards are tiered:
- $800+ volume: 50 JUP
- $29,000+ volume: 250 JUP
- $500,000+ volume: 3,000 JUP
- $3 million+ volume: 10,000 JUP
- $14 million+ volume: 20,000 JUP
- Carrots Program: An additional 200 million JUP tokens are set aside as "variable" incentives. This includes:
- Carrots: Users who claim and stake their airdrop via the JUP Mobile app can receive between 50 to 200 JUP per wallet as a bonus to encourage app usage.
- Good Cats: This category rewards qualitative contributions to the Jupiter community. Users can apply by detailing their positive contributions, with allocations decided after review.
DATES AND TIMES
- Eligibility Snapshot: The snapshot for determining eligibility was taken on November 2, 2024, capturing user activity from the previous year.
- Airdrop Date: The exact launch date for the 2025 Jupuary airdrop has yet to be officially confirmed, but expectations are set for the last week of January 2025, following the tradition of past Jupuaries.
- Claim Period: Once launched, there will likely be a window for users to claim their tokens, similar to past airdrops where users had several months to claim their allocations.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE
- Check Eligibility: Users can check their eligibility on the official Jupiter airdrop website or through provided links on social media platforms like X.
- Claim Process: Eligible users will need to connect their Solana wallet to the claim site to check their allocation and claim their tokens. It's advised to use wallets like Phantom or Solflare for a seamless experience.
- Security: Always verify the authenticity of the claim site; only use links from official Jupiter communications to avoid phishing scams.
OTHER IMPORTANT DETAILS
- Anti-Sybil Measures: Jupiter has implemented measures to distinguish genuine users from airdrop farmers. This includes looking at consistent usage over time and qualitative contributions to the community.
- Community Feedback: The allocations are subject to change based on community feedback, with Jupiter encouraging users to engage in discussions about the airdrop structure.
- Future Airdrops: Jupiter has reserved tokens for future airdrops, suggesting that engagement with the platform could continue to be rewarded in subsequent years.
CONCLUSION
Jupuary 2025 represents a significant event in the Solana ecosystem, aiming to reward active participants and foster long-term engagement within the Jupiter platform. Participants are encouraged to stay informed through official Jupiter channels for the latest updates and to ensure they meet the eligibility criteria for the upcoming airdrop.