Jupiter’s Airdrop Drama: Token Launch Sparks Controversy and Debate
Within a day of Jupiter's highly-anticipated airdrop, concerns have emerged about the JUP token's launch.
Despite a detailed strategy focusing on DeFi 2.0, critics argue that the Jupiter team’s actions post-airdrop resembled a public sale, particularly due to the method of offering JUP on the open market.
Observers highlight transparency issues, including the implementation of “moon protection” on the token launch, limiting prices until $100 million was secured.
Founder Meow defended the approach, stating that opting for over-the-counter or a regular initial DEX offering could have garnered more funds. However, they aimed to allow airdrop recipients to sell into a substantial pool while ensuring buyer confidence.
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Some users accused the team of using the ICO to generate fake demand, a claim refuted in Jupiter’s detailed tokenomics document. Meow admitted pricing mistakes but defended the team’s approach.
Research analyst Ren Yu Kong argued that criticisms may be unwarranted, emphasizing Jupiter’s prerogative to set launch prices and valuations. He noted the challenge of balancing free market discovery with a predetermined valuation in the launch pool.
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