We agree with JIP-4 on the premise that it aligns Jito Governance with its network while prioritizing Solana users. However, we approach this proposal with caution, as censorship can often begin with good intentions. Jito currently controls a sizable portion of the LST market, acting as a proxy to the network at large. Despite our concerns, we believe that this JIP will help distinguish Jito in the long run by demonstrating the protocol’s dedication to preserving user experience. This may encourage other players in the ecosystem to adopt similar prohibitions against blacklisting, thereby creating early social enforcement against malicious activity.
Finally, we would like to request the establishment of a Constitution or set of rules that clearly defines what Jito considers violations of the protocol in the future. The Constitution could possibly be amended or changed given a governance process much later. This would provide guidelines for actions that result in blacklisting, ensuring every participant understands what constitutes a blacklist-able offense.