One thing that I’m super proud of is that we have always tried v hard to drive Jupiter in the most PPP way possible since inception, whether it’s our free world class Metropolis APIs, integrating all DEXes (big/small) with no cost, building a super J.U.P community, Jupuary, etc etc etc.
A key example is our main Swap feature which we provide to everyone on Solana to use for free so that everyone can buy their favourite meme coins. It takes incredible hard work and efforts to maintain all of the infrastructure and to keep on improving based on user feedback.
Even when shit goes bad, like when we were wrongly accused of dumping millions of memecoins, or when there are serious underlying problems with dexes that cause user errors, we have never turned the table and started blaming others.
I strongly believe that this PPP ethos is a big reason why Jupiter is where we are right now, and why if we manage to keep up this culture in an increasingly PvP landscape - we can do well for a long time to come.
The fact that Jupiter has remained true to its founding principles is incredibly encouraging. It takes skill to lead the platform using a PPP strategy, particularly in the cutthroat and competitive DeFi market. Your provision of essential infrastructure, such as Metropolis APIs and free access to the Swap function, which allows users to freely explore Solana’s ecosystem, demonstrates your commitment to supporting both developers and regular users.
Another fantastic way to onboard people, foster a sense of belonging and building a strong community! I’ve never felt this connected to a crypto project before; I truly feel like I’m part of the community. I constantly want to get involved on a deeper level, but my 9-to-5 job is quite demanding. Despite that, I’ve found this project to be my happy place, a space where I can relax, enjoy myself, and just have a great time.
The PPP ethos is the Jup way and it is what defines each member all the way up to yhe founders. Additionally, the fact that there are not divisions among the community, but a common goal and those bad apples are cut early. The community feels like a real family.