Jito has made a bold move rarely seen in crypto projects: permanently burning its primary token using 100% of the revenue that previously went to the community treasury. The governance proposal, dubbed JIP-38, was submitted on July 13, 2026, and the market responded swiftly - JTO surged as much as 8% shortly after the document was published.
The core of the proposal is straightforward yet impactful. JIP-38 classifies Jito as a ‘token-centric network’ and directs the entire share of DAO revenue generated from JTX to buy back JTO on the open market. The repurchased coins will then be burned - permanently removed from circulation.
More Than Just a Standard Buyback
What sets this move apart is its permanent and comprehensive nature. The buyback-and-burn policy is designed to remain in effect for at least one year, running until at least the fourth quarter of 2027. Throughout that period, the revenue stream typically allocated to the community will be redirected entirely toward reducing the JTO supply.
However, the proposal does not sweep everything into the burn mechanism. There is an important exception: 20% of JTX platform fees will still be allocated toward developing JTX itself, rather than for buybacks or burns. This ensures the product engine retains enough fuel for ongoing development while token supply is reduced.
Execution will also be automated rather than manual. Buybacks will be carried out automatically through a mechanism called the ‘Rev Splitter’, supervised by the project’s Dev Council.
Review Window Slated for 2027
Jito is not locking in this policy indefinitely without evaluation. A comprehensive review of all protocol fee flows is scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2027, before JTO holders vote on the next long-term revenue framework. After that milestone, any changes to the allocation must still pass governance approval - ensuring the community, rather than a centralized party, decides its direction.
This development comes amid growing momentum across the Jito ecosystem. Earlier this year, 21Shares launched the JitoSOL Staked SOL ETP on Euronext Amsterdam and Paris, following a $50 million investment from a16z to expand Jito’s Solana staking ecosystem, which included a JTO token allocation for a16z.
The remaining question for JTO holders is clear: will the constant buying pressure from this burn mechanism be enough to support prices over the long haul, or is today’s 8% rally merely short-lived euphoria? The answer will only become clear once the Rev Splitter operates for several months and actual burn figures begin accumulating on-chain.
Reported by crypto.news.
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