Jupiter DAO Faces Make-or-Break Vote: JUP and JUICE Funding Hangs in the Balance

Decentralized governance meets high-stakes finance as Jupiter DAO's community prepares to vote on official funding for JUP and JUICE tokens. Will the proposals pass—or get lost in the DeFi bureaucracy?

The crypto world watches as Jupiter DAO's tokenholders weigh in on legitimizing two key assets. If approved, JUP and JUICE could gain treasury backing—but skeptics whisper this might just be another 'governance theater' move by a DAO chasing relevance.

One thing's certain: in the cutthroat world of crypto politics, even decentralized votes come with hidden whales. Place your bets—just don't expect Wall Street-level transparency.

• Jupiter DAO members vote on whether to officially integrate JUP & JUICE into the Full Working Group with a budget.
• JUP & JUICE has produced 60+ podcasts, 200+ videos, and gained 7.5 million impressions, all without a budget.
• The proposal focuses on enhancing community unity, building crypto partnerships, and recognizing individual DAO contributors.

Jupiter DAO members are currently voting to determine if JUP & JUICE should be formally added to the Full Working Group. The voting period, which started on June 2, finishes on June 6. A total of over 449 million votes have been cast already, and the proposal requests that a designated budget and clear tasks be established for the DAO.

Since late 2024, JUP & JUICE have worked unofficially within the Jupiter DAO. The media group has created content, hosted podcasts, and recorded videos to promote the DAO and its key initiatives. There was no production budget and yet, they have put out 60 podcasts, 200 videos, and have received over 7.5 million impressions.

The team has networked with some leading crypto projects such as Pudgy Penguins, Star Atlas, and Bonk. The collaborations have helped Jupiter DAO reach more fans and proven that the media team’s efforts are important to the community, without needing official resources or funding.

JUP & JUICE Funding Proposal

JUP & JUICE has applied for permanent recognition through the government, passing a budget for the project. The group proposed getting 282,000 USD Coin (USDC) for salaries and operations and 355,000 Jupiter tokens. The tokens earned WOULD remain locked for one year, so the team is focused on the DAO’s long-term priorities.

The report shows that new products and concepts from Jupiter DAO are released very quickly. Even so, they explain that the communication strategies are not always effective, which leaves the community separate and not fully informed. As a result, users now find it more difficult to track and follow the updates happening in the DAO.

Jupiter DAO Ambassadorship Plan

JUP & JUICE has introduced a plan built around three main goals: connecting the community, serving as ambassadors, and introducing the DAO members. They try to guide people by sharing straightforward and understandable information. In addition, the team is working to build stronger relationships with other crypto projects to help the DAO grow.

Source: JUP AND JUICE Work Group Proposal

Another main aim is to ensure individual contributors in the DAO are recognized, making it feel more comfortable and achievable for others. JUP & JUICE aims to promote the achievements of its members so that more individuals are drawn to participate and share in the community.

The vote is still in process, and everyone is closely watching Jupiter DAO to decide if JUP and JUICE will be officially recognized and funded. If the proposal passes, the team will become more valuable in directing the DAO and its community.

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