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Jupiter Exchange

Decentralized exchange aggregator.

About Jupiter Exchange​

Jupiter Exchange is a leading decentralized exchange (DEX) aggregator on the Solana blockchain, designed to optimize token swaps by sourcing liquidity from multiple decentralized exchanges. As a "full-stack ecosystem," it provides users with the best available prices, minimal slippage, and access to a wide range of tokens, including memecoins, stablecoins, and perpetual futures. Its core mission is to serve as Solana's default liquidity infrastructure, streamlining decentralized trading through advanced routing algorithms and cross-platform interoperability.

Jupiter’s significance in Web3 lies in its role as one of Solana’s most active DeFi platforms, with over $47 billion in monthly trading volume (March 2024) and $2.8 billion in total value locked (TVL). It rivals Ethereum-based aggregators like 1inch and Uniswap in scale, positioning itself as a critical infrastructure layer for Solana’s expanding ecosystem.

Technology​

Jupiter’s technology stack leverages Solana’s high-speed blockchain alongside proprietary innovations:

  • Liquidity Aggregation Engine: Scans 15+ Solana DEXs to find optimal swap routes, reducing slippage and improving execution.
  • Smart Order Routing: Dynamically splits large orders across liquidity pools to minimize price impact.
  • AMM Interface: Developers can integrate DEXs into Jupiter’s ecosystem via an open SDK, standardizing interactions with pooled liquidity (example code).
  • Metropolis Backend: Introduced in Swap V3 (June 2024), this upgrade enables real-time liquidity adjustments, dynamic slippage tolerance, and AI-driven token filtering.

The platform solves critical DeFi challenges, including fragmented liquidity, inefficient pricing, and cross-DEX complexity, by acting as a unified broker for decentralized markets.

Key Features​

  • Best-Price Aggregation: Sources liquidity from 15+ DEXs for optimal token swaps.
  • Cross-Platform Interoperability: Seamlessly integrates with wallets (e.g., Phantom) and protocols (e.g., Jito).
  • Perpetuals Trading: Supports leveraged trading with dedicated liquidity pools.
  • Decentralized Governance: JUP token holders vote on ecosystem grants, protocol upgrades, and emission schedules.
  • Zero-KYC Trading: Allows anonymous swaps while complying with Solana’s regulatory framework.
  • API & Developer Tools: Offers node.js SDKs, CLI tools, and a quote API for third-party integrations.
  • Stablecoin Roadmap: Plans to launch a decentralized stablecoin to further anchor Solana’s DeFi economy.

Integration with Eliza​

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Jupiter collaborates with ElizaOS through:

  • Magic Fund: A joint $10 million grant program (launched April 2025) to bootstrap open-source AI projects in Web3.
  • Unified Wallet System: ElizaOS v2’s AI agents use Jupiter’s swap infrastructure to execute cross-chain trades via a single wallet interface.
  • Event-Driven Trading: ElizaOS agents analyze on-chain data and social sentiment to trigger automated swaps on Jupiter.
  • Plugin Ecosystem: While no official plugin is documented, ElizaOS v2’s CLI and package registry allow developers to build custom Jupiter integrations for AI-driven trading strategies.

This synergy enables ElizaOS agents to leverage Jupiter’s liquidity for decentralized portfolio management, arbitrage, and yield farming.

Recent Developments​

  • Swap V3 Launch (June 2024): Introduced Metropolis, an AI-powered liquidity backend enhancing routing efficiency.
  • ElizaOS Partnership (January 2025): Announced at Catstanbul event, focusing on AI-agent trading infrastructure.
  • JUP DAO Expansion: Community-approved grants for Solana-based gaming and DeFi projects.
  • TVL Growth: Surpassed $2.8 billion in Q1 2025, solidifying its position as Solana’s largest DEX.

Market Position​

Jupiter dominates Solana’s DEX landscape, competing with Raydium and Orca. Key advantages include:

  • Liquidity Depth: 3x larger TVL than Raydium.
  • Ecosystem Partnerships: Integrates with Jito (liquid staking), Phantom Wallet, and Pump.fun (memecoin launches).
  • User Base: Over 1.2 million monthly active traders as of March 2025.