Jupiter, a leading DeFi protocol on Solana, has unveiled the details of its highly anticipated Jupuary airdrop. The claim process for the airdrop, valued at $575 million in JUP tokens, is set to go live on Wednesday at 3:30 PM UTC.
How to Claim Your Jupiter Airdrop
To mark the launch, contributors Kash Dhanda and Mei will host a special J.U.P Rally, welcoming participants to the “Jupiverse.” Users will have three months to claim their JUP tokens, ensuring flexibility to avoid network congestion and high gas fees.
This marks Jupiter’s second major token distribution. Last year, the protocol airdropped 1 billion tokens to 955,000 wallets. The 2025 Jupuary event aims to build on that success with a more extensive and strategic allocation.
Breakdown of JUP Token Allocation
A total of 700 million JUP tokens will be distributed on Wednesday, January 22, with allocations as follows:
- 440 million tokens for active users
- 60 million tokens for stakers
- The remaining tokens reserved for growth campaigns, known as “carrots,” to attract new users
Tiered Token Distribution Model
Jupiter employs a unique tier-based distribution system that categorizes users based on their activity, such as swapping and testing new products. This approach prevents an uneven distribution that could overly benefit high-volume traders.
Examples of distribution by tier:
- Expert Traders:
- Top-tier: 300,000 JUP ($246,000)
- Lowest-tier: 20 JUP (less than $20)
- Swap Users:
- Top-tier: 20,000 JUP ($16,400)
- Lowest-tier: 25 JUP ($20)
Users who qualify under multiple categories will receive allocations for each, ensuring a fair and broad distribution while rewarding active participation.
Community Growth Beyond Token Distribution
The Jupuary airdrop is not solely focused on distributing tokens. Mei, a key Jupiter contributor, emphasizes the goal of fostering community growth and user education.
Market Impact and Upcoming Events
Despite the excitement around the airdrop, JUP token prices have dropped 7.5% in the past 24 hours, currently trading at $0.86.
The Jupuary airdrop leads up to Jupiter’s highly anticipated “Catstanbul” conference in Istanbul, scheduled for January 25-26. The event will highlight the protocol’s latest innovations and ongoing efforts to expand the Jupiverse.
