JIP-18: Mint all SOL to JitoSOL
Category: Treasury
Abstract
This proposal seeks to convert all unstaked SOL currently held in the Jito DAO treasury into JitoSOL. This will ensure the treasury optimizes its yield, enhances DAO revenue through staking rewards, and aligns treasury management practices with Jito’s core staking protocol.
Motivation
Currently, approximately one-third of the DAO’s SOL holdings remain unstaked, representing approximately ~$9M of SOL in treasury assets. These funds are not currently earning any yield, effectively resulting in an ongoing opportunity cost. Converting these SOL holdings into JitoSOL ensures continuous (and optimal) yield generation, increases DAO financial efficiency, and demonstrates clear alignment with Jito’s broader strategic objectives by reinforcing protocol alignment.
Although recently a large proportion of unstaked SOL has been useful for rent purposes (See, JIP-16) there are no foreseeable immediate liquidity needs or large SOL requirements, making the conversion economically prudent. Furthermore, should SOL liquidity needs arise in the future, JitoSOL holdings can be unstaked to reclaim SOL.
Specification
Upon approval of this proposal, the DAO will approve the mandate for all unstaked SOL in the DAO treasury wallet (approximately 62,340 SOL at current snapshot) to be converted to JitoSOL after accounting for de minimus operational liquidity requirements. This action will be executed promptly following the passage of this JIP to ensure minimal yield loss.
Benefits/Risks
Benefits:
- Increased yield and revenue for the DAO treasury.
- Enhanced alignment with Jito’s protocol goals.
- Optimized treasury asset management.
Risks:
- Reduced immediate liquidity flexibility (though minimal, given rapid unstaking capability).
Outcomes
Successful execution of this proposal will:
- Convert the DAO’s idle SOL assets into yield-generating JitoSOL.
- Maximize treasury returns, enhancing financial sustainability.
- Demonstrate effective and prudent treasury management to the community.
Cost Summary
This proposal incurs no direct financial cost.