Jito protocol
Overview
Jito (Jito Labs) provides MEV infrastructure on Solana, including a modified validator client (Jito-Solana) and a block engine that enables searchers to submit bundles of transactions. It also operates a liquid staking protocol (JitoSOL) that distributes MEV rewards to stakers.
Within the DeFi Intel graph, Jito connects to 8 tracked entities, most strongly to Solana, JitoSOL, JTO.
Relations
Top connections in the DeFi Intel knowledge graph (confidence-weighted, 8 of 8 total).
| Relation | Connected entity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
deployed_on | Solana | 95% |
issues_token | JitoSOL | 95% |
issues_token | JTO | 95% |
operated_by | Jito Labs | 90% |
backed_by | a16z Crypto Fund IV | 90% |
integrates | Sanctum Validator LSTs | 85% |
operates | Jito Restaking | 85% |
integrates | Solayer | 70% |
Frequently asked questions
What is Jito?
Jito is a Solana-focused infrastructure project that addresses MEV (maximal extractable value) through a validator client, block engine, and liquid staking protocol.
How does JitoSOL work?
JitoSOL is a liquid staking token representing staked SOL; it accrues value from staking rewards and MEV tips captured by Jito validators.
What is the Jito block engine?
The Jito block engine is a system that allows searchers to submit bundles of transactions with tips, which validators can include in blocks, enabling competitive MEV extraction on Solana.
What is Jito connected to?
In the DeFi Intel knowledge graph, Jito is linked to 8 other tracked entities, most strongly to Solana, JitoSOL, JTO.
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