🔍 Quick introduction:
$JTO is the governance token of Jito Network, the number 1 liquid staking protocol on Solana today, allowing users to stake SOL to receive JitoSOL – a representative token that can be used in DeFi, while optimizing profits from MEV (Miner Extractable Value).
In other words: Jito helps you stake safely while 'squeezing out hidden value' from Solana's network activities, through the MEV auction mechanism.
🧠 Why is $JTO worth watching in this cycle?
1. JitoSOL = the most efficient SOL staking.
When staking in Jito, you receive JitoSOL, which can be used in DeFi (borrowing, LP, yield...).
In addition to regular staking rewards (~7%), you also receive additional shares from the MEV of validators.
→ Total APY for regular staking is higher than Lido or manual staking.
2. Capturing a large market share in Solana staking.
Jito holds ~40% of the total liquid staking on Solana. Supported by a number of major dApps: Kamino, Jupiter, MarginFi, Drift, Solend, Orca...
3. $JTO is a true governance token.
Holders of JTO can:
Vote on the distribution of MEV.
Decide the list of validators participating in the network. Balance incentives between stakers and node runners.
4. The 'slow but steady' approach.
Do not chase airdrops or mass token farming.
Focus on technology, security, and economic efficiency.
The Jito and Solana community values transparency and robust technology.
5. Compared to Lido of Solana, but with its unique features.
Healthy competition with Marinade, Lido → but Jito is winning thanks to MEV strategy.
Similar to Eigenlayer of Ethereum, but simpler and immediately applicable.
📊 Basic information (7/2025):
Price: ~$1.95
ATH: ~$5.6
Marketcap: ~$689M
TVL: ~$1.6B (JitoSOL staking)
Circulating supply: ~354,417,344 / 999,999,702 JTO
Staking APY (JitoSOL): ~7.2–8.5%.
⚠️ Risks to be aware of:
Staking MEV is still a new concept, heavily dependent on validator activities.
If the Solana network is slow or congested → staking profits may decrease.
The JTO token is currently mainly governance, with no clear financial utility.
💡 Conclusion:
If you are 'all in Solana', then JTO is the token that helps you optimize staked SOL instead of letting it sit idle.
Liquid staking + shared MEV is the future of Web3 staking, and Jito is leading this trend.
Have you tried JitoSOL? Or do you stake SOL the traditional way?
