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JTO Overview & Token Details

Explore Jito's $JTO tokenomics: Powering governance for Solana's liquid staking, MEV optimization, and rewards with an open-source validator client.

Ticker
$JTO
Listing Price
$0
Total Supply
1,000,000,000
Niche
  • DeFi
  • Infrastructure
TGE Date
2023-12-07
Tier 2
Tokenomics
Economy
Audit
Tokenomics
Audited
Investor
Information

Tokenomics Rating

Rank
#1123
Percentile
Top 57%
7
5
2
Economic Policies
74.06
Investment & Valuation
-
Utility & Value Flow
69.29
Liquidity & Market Making
-
Distribution Fairness
67.85

Tokenomics Structure (Token Supply, Allocation & Vesting Overview)

Allocation Distribution

Pool Name
Percentage
Vesting Information
Ecosystem Development25.00%48 Month Linear Vesting
Core Contributors24.50%12 Month Cliff, 33.33%, and Then 24 Month Linear Vesting
Community Growth24.30%No information
Investors16.20%12 Month Cliff, 33.33%, and Then 24 Month Linear Vesting
Airdrop10.00%90.0% at TGE , 12 Month Linear Vesting
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Token Allocation Breakdown (Distribution Fairness)

Category Score
67.85out of 100
Percentile
Top 51%

Allocation Distribution Indicators

Highlights
1
Warnings
1
Alerts
1

Distribution Fairness

Token Allocation Benchmarks (vs Top Projects)

Token Allocation Deviation Analysis

Deviation Status

Public Sale
-6.3%
Medium
Community
+22.0%
High
Foundation
-20.5%
High
Insiders
+7.3%
Medium
Investors
-2.4%
Low

Token Allocation Deviation Analysis

This section evaluates how Jito allocates its token supply compared to leading DeFi projects. It measures deviation across key stakeholder groups and determines whether the allocation aligns with proven benchmarks. The analysis helps assess whether JTO follows a fair and balanced distribution structure or introduces concentration risks.

Overall Deviation Status

High

Token Governance & Power (Distribution Fairness)

Category Score
out of 100
Percentile

Governance Indicators

Highlights
3
Warnings
1
Alerts
0

Token Power

Token Governance Concentration Analysis

This section analyzes who holds actual control over the Jito circulating supply year over year, with a focus on early stages where governance risk is highest. It assesses whether the governance power of JTO is centralized or decentralized, and flags any dominance by insiders or investors.

Token Control Status

Launch
Decentralized
Year 1
Decentralized
Year 2
Semi-Centralized
Year 3
Semi-Centralized
Year 4
Semi-Centralized

Insider Dominance Test

Passed

Investor Dominance Test

Passed

Token Inflation Analysis (Economic & Monetary Policies)

Category Score
86.73out of 100
Percentile
Top 11%

Inflation Indicators

Highlights
2
Warnings
2
Alerts
0

Emission Type

Circulation

Token Inflation (Annual Analysis)

This section analyzes whether JTO token inflation is sustainable over time. We assess how balanced the vesting and unlock schedules are, and evaluate how inflationary pressure may affect long-term token value, circulating supply growth, and investor dilution.

Year 1 Inflation

140.6%

Year 2 Inflation

53.8%

Year 3 Inflation

35.0%

Year 4 Inflation

13.9%

Inflation YoY

Token Unlocks & Emissions (Economic & Monetary Policies)

Category Score
69.01out of 100
Percentile
Top 39%

Supply Shock Indicators

Highlights
0
Warnings
0
Alerts
1

Emission Type

Circulation

Monthly Supply Shocks

Token Unlock & Dilution Events

This section tracks every JTO token unlock and dilution event across the full vesting timeline. We quantify the size and timing of each release, classify dilution risk levels (low, medium, high), and highlight the largest unlock event by date and percentage of total supply. Charts help understand emission pressure and anticipate potential supply shocks.

Supply Shocks Counter

0 Low Risk
0 Mid Risk
1 High Risk

Highest Supply Shock

38.4%
at Month 12

Detailed Information

Investor Dilution Risk (Economic & Monetary Policies)

Category Score
58.8out of 100
Percentile
Top 36%

Risk of Dilution Indicators

Highlights
1
Warnings
1
Alerts
0

Token Emission, Float and Circulating Supply Analysis

This section evaluates the circulating supply and emission schedule of JTO, focusing on its initial float at TGE, its dilution profile over time, and how these levels compare with top-performing projects.

Initial Float

9.00%

Best Performer Float

12.34%

Team Float Control

0.0%
Low Control
Mid Control
High Control
At launch, the team controls 0.0% of the circulating supply, reducing the real initial float to 9.00%.

Circulating Token Supply (YoY)

Vesting Release Schedule

Token Utility & Use Cases (Utility & Value Flow)

Category Score
71.23out of 100
Percentile

Token Utility Indicators

Highlights
3
Warnings
2
Alerts
1

Token Utility Overview

This section analyzes whether the JTO token has a clear economic role within the ecosystem, and more importantly, why users would hold it over time instead of treating it as a purely speculative asset. We evaluate what utility the token provides, which functions it enables, and how it solves real problems across the network.

Utility Score

71.23
Healthy

Value Flow

Healthy
Utility Type
Status
Description
Governance
Vote on protocol parameters, treasury, fees
Staking (DPoS)
Stake via TipRouter for 0.15% of MEV tips
Gas Fee
Not used for network fees
Medium of Exchange
Not used as payment token
Medium of Payment
Not used to pay for services or products
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Value Accrual, Buybacks & Token Revenue (Utility & Value Flow)

Category Score
68.335out of 100
Percentile

Value Capture Indicators

Highlights
3
Warnings
2
Alerts
1
Value Accrual
Status
Description
Staking Rewards
0.15% of MEV tips (via TipRouter) go to JTO stakers
Fee Redistribution
Fees are redistributed, but only 0.15% of the 6% total MEV tip fee is sent directly to JTO stakers as rewards.
Buyback and Burn
1.5% of TipRouter fees for buybacks (~11M JTO/year burned)
Buyback and LP
No LP buybacks incentives. Buybacks for supply reduction only
ve-Token Models
Jito does not use any (ve-Token) system.
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Token Buybacks, Burns & Value Accrual

This section is one of the most important layers: it analyzes whether Jito (JTO) captures and retains on-chain value and how effectively that value flows back to the token. We examine fee redistribution, staking rewards, buyback mechanisms, burn models, and whether the protocol creates real token sinks that reduce sell pressure over time.

Value Accrual

Weak

Value Capture

Excellent
MEV Tips
6% fee on all MEV tips
JitoSOL Staking
4% fee on staking rewards
Interceptor Fees
Early Unstaking Penalty
Governance
Control protocol params
Value Capture
$400M+ annual revenue
DAO Treasury
5.7–6% of MEV tips + 100% protocol fees
JTO Stakers
0.15% MEV tips via TipRouter
JitoSOL Holders
0.15% MEV tips via TipRouter and staker APY
Buyback & Burn
1.5% of TipRouter fees used for buyback/burn
JTO Token Flow
Governance token with limited value accrual back to token holders
Interceptor Fees
Penalty starts at 10% on instant JitoSOL claims, decays to 0% over 10 hours.

JTO Tokenomics FAQ – Key Questions About Jito

What is the utility of the JTO token?

Jito has 2 primary token utilities:

  • Governance: Vote on protocol parameters, treasury, fees
  • Staking (DPoS): Stake via TipRouter for 0.15% of MEV tips

What is the token allocation for JTO?

Jito token distribution allocates 1,000,000,000 JTO across 3 primary stakeholder groups:

  • Community: 59.30% (Ecosystem Development 25.00%, Community Growth 24.30%, Airdrop 10.00%)
  • Insiders: 24.50% (Core Contributors 24.50%)
  • Investors: 16.20% (Investors 16.20%)

What is the vesting schedule for JTO?

JTO uses variable cliffs and vesting schedules that change depending on the allocation:

  • Ecosystem Development: 48 Month Linear Vesting
  • Core Contributors: 12 Month Cliff, 33.33%, and Then 24 Month Linear Vesting
  • Community Growth: No information
  • Investors: 12 Month Cliff, 33.33%, and Then 24 Month Linear Vesting
  • Airdrop: 90.0% at TGE , 12 Month Linear Vesting

How many JTO tokens unlock at TGE?

9% of the total supply (90,000,000 JTO) is unlocked at TGE, with the entire unlock going to Community.

What is the total supply and circulating supply of JTO?

Jito has a total supply of 1,000,000,000 JTO, of which 479,819,449 JTO (48% of total) is currently circulating.

What is the token emission schedule for JTO?

Total length of the full Jito emission schedule is 5 years, with 15.65% released in Year 1, while the remaining 60.05% is released over the following 4 years.

What percentage of JTO is allocated to the community?

59.3% of the Jito supply is allocated to community focused pools such as Ecosystem Development, Community Growth, and Airdrop.

What is Jito (JTO)?

Dive into the tokenomics of Jito's $JTO, the governance token driving innovation within the Jito network, a premier service provider in Solana's liquid staking ecosystem. The $JTO token is central to the functioning of Jito, enabling token holders to actively participate in governance decisions influencing the protocol's future development and sustainability. Jito focuses on optimizing Solana's blockchain performance through its cutting-edge, open-source validator client, which integrates a sophisticated MEV (Maximal Extractable Value) software suite. This unique platform empowers Solana stakers with the ability to earn competitive staking rewards while simultaneously capturing additional value through MEV optimization strategies. The Jito network stands out by ensuring that its infrastructure complements Solana's high-performance blockchain, offering a seamless and efficient staking experience. Built with transparency and security in mind, Jito's validator client is designed to maximize yield opportunities for individual stakers and institutional participants, all while adhering to Solana's decentralized ethos. In the tokenomics landscape, $JTO holders benefit from a well-structured distribution model that ensures sustainable platform growth and decentralization. By bridging seamless liquid staking with MEV capture, Jito positions itself uniquely in the Solana ecosystem, appealing to a growing user base of stakers, validators, and blockchain technologists. JTO tokenomics underscore the alignment of incentives within the platform, providing a governance model that prioritizes both network scalability and user rewards. With transformations in decentralized finance and staking models, Jito and $JTO continue to set standards for staking innovation, security, and economic transparency. Learn more about Jito and $JTO tokenomics on their [official website](https://www.jito.network/) and discover how the platform is reshaping Solana's staking paradigm.

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