Jupiter DEX Freezes DAO Voting Until 2026 to Refocus on DeFi Growth
Key Highlights:
* Jupiter suspends DAO governance to prioritize execution and product development.
* COO Kash Dhanda cites inefficiencies and internal division as key reasons.
* Staking rewards and existing initiatives will continue unaffected.
Solana-based decentralized exchange Jupiter has announced a temporary halt to its DAO voting process, aiming to streamline operations and accelerate DeFi innovation. The move, effective until 2026, reflects a growing trend among Web3 projects to reassess governance models in favor of faster execution.
Governance Pause to Break Negative Feedback Loop
Jupiter’s COO, Kash Dhanda, explained that the DAO had become mired in inefficiencies and community friction, slowing progress. By pausing governance, the team hopes to eliminate distractions and focus on building momentum in the fast-moving DeFi space. Dhanda emphasized this is a pause—not an end—to governance, with plans to return in 2026 with a more unified and effective structure.
Operations Continue, Treasury Untouched
Despite the pause, staking rewards and previously funded workgroups will remain active. No new proposals will be accepted, and the DAO treasury will stay untouched until voting resumes. The development team will fund growth initiatives from its own operational reserves.
