Deep Dive
1. Jito’s purpose
Jito combines liquid staking with tools that help validators process Solana transactions. With liquid staking, users stake SOL and receive JitoSOL, which can remain usable in decentralized finance rather than being locked.
Jito also provides infrastructure for handling maximum extractable value (MEV): potential gains from how transactions are ordered. Its auction approach lets traders bid for transaction ordering opportunities. Jito’s overview
2. What JTO does
JTO is the governance token for the Jito Network, not the liquid staking token. Holders can participate in Jito DAO decisions, such as setting JitoSOL fees, adjusting delegation strategies, managing the treasury, and guiding protocol development. Jito’s token overview
Conclusion
Jito builds staking and transaction-processing infrastructure for Solana; JTO gives holders a role in governing that network. How will Jito’s governance shape the way its staking and transaction tools develop?
