By Azuma, Odaily
On November 28th, Jito, a liquid staking protocol on Solana, announced the launch of its governance token JTO. The protocol will airdrop 100 million JTO tokens (10% of total supply) to its community. While the initial announcement identified eligible groups—Jito SOL users, Jito Solana validators, and Jito MEV searchers—it didn’t clarify how the tokens would be distributed among them. Users couldn’t check their allocation amounts at the time.
On December 5th, Jito released these critical details and launched an airdrop eligibility checker.
👉 Check your JTO airdrop eligibility here
Note: Jito warns users that claiming is not yet live. Once open, the Jito Foundation will announce it through official channels. Avoid clicking unofficial links.
Token Contract & Distribution Plan
JTO tokens have been minted on-chain but aren’t yet circulating—except for minor test transactions. The token contract address is jtojtomepa8beP8AuQc6eXt5FriJwfFMwQx2v2f9mCL.
Allocation Breakdown:
- Jito SOL Users: 80% (80 million JTO)
- Jito Solana Validators: 15% (15 million JTO)
- Jito MEV Searchers: 5% (5 million JTO)
Jito clarified that core contributors (past and present) are excluded from the airdrop.
Rules for Jito SOL Users
Eligibility is based on rankings from Jito’s points program. Only users with ≥100 points qualify.
To ensure fairness, allocations follow a tiered system favoring smaller holders, encouraging broader participation in governance.
Snapshot Period: January 1–November 25, 2023
Eligible Addresses: 9,852 (after anti-Sybil screening and removing core contributors)
Distribution: Divided into 10 tiers (see table below).
Rules for Jito Solana Validators
Validators running Jito-Solana clients (41% of staked SOL) are pivotal to network growth.
Total Allocation: 15 million JTO
Criteria:
- Operated Jito-Solana client between epochs 366–536.
- Ran the client for ≥1 epoch during epochs 527–536.
Allocations are weighted by stake share per epoch since epoch 366.
Vesting: 50% at launch; remaining 50% unlocks linearly over 12 months.
Rules for Jito MEV Searchers
Total Allocation: 5 million JTO
Criteria:
- Searchers who used Jito MEV tools between epochs 366–536.
- Minimum 1 SOL spent cumulatively.
Distribution: 5 tiers, favoring active searchers.
Vesting: Same as validators (50% at launch; 50% over 12 months).
Key Deadlines & Risks
- Claim Window: 18 months. Unclaimed tokens go to the DAO treasury.
- Scam Alert: Verify URLs (
jito.network) and token contracts. Jito will never DM you or ask for personal data.
FAQ
Q1: When can I claim my JTO airdrop?
A: Jito will announce the claim date via official channels. Avoid unofficial links.
Q2: Why are core contributors excluded?
A: To prioritize community distribution and decentralization.
Q3: How is the vesting schedule structured?
A: Validators/searchers get 50% upfront; the rest unlocks monthly over 12 months.
Q4: What if I miss the claim deadline?
A: Unclaimed JTO moves to the DAO treasury after 18 months.
Q5: How were Sybil attacks prevented?
A: Jito screened addresses for duplicate/highly correlated activity.
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