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Solana’s DeFi ecosystem keeps growing fast, but each platform plays a different role.

A lot of users compare Jupiter, Raydium, Orca, and Meteora directly, even though they serve different purposes.

Jupiter = Aggregator
Jupiter is not a traditional DEX with its own liquidity pools. It works as Solana’s routing layer, scanning multiple DEXs to find the best execution, lowest slippage, and best pricing possible.

Instead of choosing one pool, Jupiter can split trades across Raydium, Orca, Meteora, Phoenix, and more in real time.

Why many traders use Jupiter
• Better price routing across the ecosystem
• Lower slippage on medium and large trades
• Access to multiple liquidity sources from one interface
• Extra tools like DCA, limit orders, and portfolio integrations
• Massive usage with over $1T+ cumulative routed volume

Raydium = Deep Liquidity
Raydium remains one of Solana’s strongest standalone DEXs with huge liquidity depth and strong memecoin activity.

Best known for:
• Strong liquidity for major pairs
• Popular for new token launches
• Large share of swaps routed through Jupiter
• Good option for liquidity providers earning fees

Orca = Simplicity + Efficiency
Orca focuses heavily on user experience and concentrated liquidity.

Best Known for:
• Clean and beginner friendly interface
• Efficient concentrated liquidity pools
• Competitive fees on major trading pairs
• Strong performance for blue chip swaps like SOL and USDC

Meteora & Phoenix
Meteora continues growing through dynamic liquidity systems, while Phoenix brings order book based trading to Solana.

These platforms add extra depth that Jupiter can route through for better execution.

The Main Takeaway
Jupiter does not replace Solana DEXs. It connects them.

That’s why the ecosystem works together rather than competing.

Simple way to view it:
Jupiter = Best routing and execution
Raydium = Deep liquidity
Orca = Smooth trading experience
Meteora = Advanced liquidity models
Phoenix = Order book precision

Different tools, different strengths.

What platform do you use most on Solana right now? curious to know..

Crystal Ball Club session with the Jupiter Predict space on X.

Join us this Thursday at 2 PM UTC as we discuss markets, major news, prediction strategies, tips, and answer community questions live.

Set your reminder and tune in when we go live.

Tune in here: https://x.com/jupcommunity/status/2056835947904303575?s=46

J&J 95 takes a deeper look into the thinking behind the new Jupiter Mobile redesign and what it really takes to rebuild an app trusted by millions of users.

The episode features XZ in her first ever podcast appearance, breaking down the decisions behind the rebrand, the new user experience, product direction, design philosophy, future customization plans, spending features, and the long term vision for Jupiter Mobile.

It also touches on balancing simplicity for new users while still building powerful tools for advanced traders, plus some fun conversations around the community favorite cats and whether they could return in the future.

A really solid episode for anyone interested in product design, mobile UX, and where Jupiter Mobile is heading next.

Watch the full episode here:
https://x.com/jupcommunity/status/2056814261628961242?s=46

A lot of people hold SOL without realizing they can earn yield on it directly through Jupiter Stake.

With Jupiter Stake, you can stake your SOL and earn around 7% - 11% APY while helping secure the network.

Getting started is simple:

• Open your wallet
• Tap the Browser icon at the top right
• Visit jup.ag/stake
• Choose your validator and enter the amount you want to stake
• Approve the transaction in your wallet

That is it. Your SOL starts working while you keep track of everything directly from your wallet.

If you have been holding SOL long term, staking is one of the easiest ways to optimize your capital instead of leaving it idle.

Learn more at Jup Academy:
https://academy.jup.ag/lessons/jupiter-stake

Jupiter Mobile just received its biggest redesign yet.

Not just a new look, but a completely improved experience from top to bottom.

Trade, lend, borrow, spend, and hold your assets all inside one app built to make crypto feel smoother and easier to use every day.

• Every screen has been refreshed.
• Every flow feels cleaner.
• Every feature was rebuilt with a better mobile experience in mind.

This feels closer to what Jupiter Mobile was always meant to become.

Already using the app? Head to the App Store or Play Store and update to the latest version.

App Store:
https://jupiter.go.link/hkde8

Play Store:
https://jupiter.go.link/hkde8

Jupiter Poker just got introduced, a new onchain platform built for professional poker action selling.

And this did not start small.

Two major Triton Poker champions are already live from day one.

Xuan Liu, the first woman to ever win a Triton Super High Roller title, is selling pieces of her Montenegro run directly onchain.

Danny Tang, with over $34M in live earnings, a WSOP bracelet, and 5 Triton titles, also joined the platform at launch.

The concept is simple:
Poker pros can now sell shares of their tournament action directly to supporters, while ownership, payouts, and settlements all happen fully onchain.

For users:
• Connect wallet
• Deposit USDC
• Browse player listings
• Buy a piece of a tournament run

If the player cashes, payouts settle directly onchain.

For pros, it creates a faster and more global way to raise backing without the usual friction.

This honestly feels like one of the more interesting real world use cases Jupiter has expanded into lately.

Check it out: HERE

Just Use Jupiter…

Have you been busy in the past week? catch up with everything you might have missed in 5min….

Tokenized Equities now Live On Solana:
Jupiter is helping bring real equities onchain.

Securitize brings the regulatory framework, Jump Trading brings deep liquidity, and Jupiter delivers the experience directly to users on Solana.

TradFi and crypto continue getting closer, and Solana is becoming one of the fastest rails for it.

More details: HERE

Limit Order V2+ Is Now Live:
Jupiter rolled out a major upgrade to its limit order system, making onchain trading feel even more advanced and intuitive.

New features include:
• Limit orders using USD or Market Cap
• Proper Stop Loss support
• TP and SL on the same position
• Private execution by default to reduce frontrunning

Try it: HERE

Full update: Here

Planetary Call Recap:
The Jupiter team hosted another Planetary Call covering recent launches, ecosystem growth, and market discussions.

Watch the full recap: HERE

IPL Prediction Markets Are Live:
Cricket season is now live on Jupiter Predictions.

Users can predict match outcomes and participate directly through Jupiter’s prediction markets on Solana.

Start predicting: HERE

More details: HERE

Which update stood out most to you this week?

Thanks for checking in….

A Jupiter Mobile user turned a $2.44K entry into over $146K on MAGA with a massive 5,981% gain.

Big moves, straight from mobile trading.

No extra setup, No multiple tabs.

Have you checked your PnL on Jupiter Mobile today?

Just Use JupiterMobile…

One thing crypto still struggles with is simple everyday spending. Coffee, groceries, bills. Most of the time you still have to off ramp to fiat first.

On Solana, that is starting to change.

With fast transactions and near zero fees, using SOL, USDC, or USDT in real life is actually becoming practical.

The names that keep coming up are Spend, KAST, RedotPay, and SolCard. Each one works a bit differently, and the choice really comes down to how you want to balance control and convenience.

The main split between all:
Spend is fully self custody. You hold your keys and nothing sits with a third party.

KAST, RedotPay, and SolCard are card based solutions. You top up, they handle the conversion, and you can pay anywhere cards are accepted.

So it is really control versus ease of use.

Quick breakdown on all:

Spend
Feels like a natural extension of your wallet. Tap to pay straight from your phone. Very low fees, but no physical or virtual card.

SolCard
Easy entry point. You can get started quickly and spend online or in store. The downside is fees on basic usage unless you upgrade.

KAST
More like a full financial setup. Cards, cashback, and even yield on your assets. Strong option if you want rewards and a more complete system.

RedotPay
Focused on simple stablecoin spending. Smooth experience and even lets you spend without selling your crypto through credit features.

What actually matters for all:

If you care about full control and staying fully on chain, Spend stands out.

If you just want to pay anywhere without thinking about it, the card options feel more natural.

If rewards and yield matter, KAST and RedotPay are ahead.

None of them are perfect. Card options introduce some trust. Self custody options trade a bit of convenience.

It is not just about holding tokens anymore. It is about using them.

Curious what people are actually using for their day to day activities…

How is Prediction Market going for you?

Most wallets just hold your stablecoins while they slowly lose value over time.

Jupiter Mobile does it differently.

With the Earn tab powered by Jup Lend, your JupUSD, USDC, USDT, USDG, and USDS can start working for you the moment you tap.

No stress. No extra steps. Just one click and you are earning.

If your stables are just sitting there, it’s time to put them to work.

Just use JupiterMobile 📲

NBA Playoffs. Politics. Crypto. Pick what you know.

Jupiter is giving new users a chance to try Predictions without the usual risk.

Place your first prediction up to $500. If it loses, you still get a shot at getting it back.

Here’s the idea:

If your first prediction loses, it gets entered into a raffle. After 21 days, selected losing entries are refunded in full from a $50,000 pool of partner tokens.

Simple. You try it out, and even a loss can still pay back.

If you have been curious about Predictions, this is a pretty easy way to start.

Check it out Here

All entries are reviewed to keep things fair. Full details are in the Rewards Hub.

Just Use Jupiter…

The Memory Maker (Longreads): https://longreads.com/2026/04/09/openai-sora-deepfake-memories/

What if AI could create memories that never happened?

This short piece looks at how tools like Sora are blurring reality and personal history. It’s simple, a bit eerie, and very relatable if you’ve ever questioned old photos.

Quick read and super worth it… What do you think, leave a comment about your thoughts.

A simple look at two major on chain perpetual protocol.

Key Metrics details:

Jupiter Perps:
• TVL around 690 million
• Open interest about 94.6 million
• 24 hour volume around 120 million
• 30 day volume about 6.3 billion
• Annualized fees near 122 million

Hyperliquid:
• Open interest around 7.5 to 7.7 billion
• 24 hour volume above 5.4 billion
• 30 day volume about 10 billion
• Annualized fees around 723 million
• Ecosystem TVL about 4.7 billion

Differences in execution:

Jupiter Perps uses a liquidity pool model integrated into the Solana ecosystem, making it simple to move between trading, lending, and swapping.

Hyperliquid runs a fully on chain order book on its own chain, focusing on speed, deep liquidity, and high performance execution.

Quick Insight:

Hyperliquid leads in scale, liquidity, and volume.
Jupiter Perps stands out for accessibility and seamless DeFi integration.

What has your experience been trading perps on either of the above platform? Feel free to share in comment✨

A quick look at what moved across the Solana ecosystem last week, from TVL shifts to major developments and new integrations.

TVL Snapshot this last week:

Solana DeFi total value locked currently sits around $5.455B.

Top protocols:

• Jupiter ($1.694B)

• Kamino ($1.63B, -2.23% 7d)

• Sanctum ($1.34B, -2.43% 7d)

• Raydium ($989.83M)

• Binance Staked SOL ($878.19M)

• Jito ($870.17M, -8.63% 7d)

Track full data Here

Major Milestones:

The Solana RWA ecosystem reached a new all time high with over $2.5B+ in total value

The Solana Foundation also shared its quantum readiness plan, introducing Falcon signatures and a phased upgrade approach

More details Here

Key Launches and Integrations:

• $CHZ is now live on Solana through Sunrise DeFi

• HYRE introduced ME Protocol on Solana, powered by Metaplex, giving AI agents their own on chain identity and native token structure

DeFi and RWA Momentum:

Sector wide dashboards are starting to show early signs of recovery across Solana DeFi, pointing to improving activity and engagement

Stay tuned for next week’s update and let know what news got you excited the most✨

You are ready to trade and suddenly you cannot continue just because you do not have SOL for gas, that small friction has stopped so many good trades.

Jupiter Mobile fixes this completely by letting you swap any token gasless, instant and without needing SOL, so you stay focused on the trade and not the process.

The one thing that has been blocking you from moving freely in crypto is now gone.

Just use JupiterMobile…

Which solana wallet is your favorite and why?

Most wallets just store your tokens
That is where they stop

Jupiter Mobile goes way beyond that

What feels different:

• Trade in seconds
• Earn on your assets
• Spend when needed
• Join prediction markets
• Track your portfolio live
• Onboard with ease

All these right from one place.

Why JupMobile stands out:

• No switching between apps
• Everything flows together
• Faster and more efficient experience

Your wallet is not enough anymore
Jupiter Mobile gives you the full experience needed.

Just use JupiterMobile…

Jupiter Prediction Bot:

Prediction bot just got introduced on Telegram, bringing trading directly into group chats. Instead of going solo, you can now team up through Clans, share ideas, debate markets, and move together.

Early access comes with zero Telegram fees for the first month.

Join the waitlist: Here 

Full breakdown of twitter space with the prediction market team: Here 

TLDR on this;

Clans turn group chats into live trading hubs.

You can see what others are doing, get updates on market outcomes, and turn prediction trading into a shared experience instead of isolated actions.

This is built with:
• Markets from Polymarket
• Settlement in JupUSD
• Gasless execution through Jupiter

More features like copy trading and deeper analytics are already on the way.

Jupiter Lend update:

Borrowing against SPYx just got significantly cheaper on JupLend

This is now around 0.4% on JupLend compared to roughly 4% with competitors.

A much more efficient way to unlock liquidity while still earning xPoints.

New rewards campaign is live:

A 20k$ campaign is now live on the Jupiter rewards hub.

What to do:
• Supply or borrow with xStocks on Jupiter Lend
• Earn a lootbox for every 1000 dollars supplied for 7 days
• Complete all Jup Academy courses for a 10 percent boost

Earn rewards while your position keeps generating xPoints effectively.

You can participate Here

J&J Recap with Reward Hubs: full podcast video Here

This is quick roundup of the key updates last week in the jupiverse so you can catch up fast and stay in the loop, thanks for checking in✨