what's jito labs?
Jito Labs is a Solana-based infrastructure company specializing in Maximum Extractable Value (MEV) solutions to enhance network efficiency and validator rewards. It develops tools like the Jito Block Engine and liquid staking protocols to optimize transaction processing and staking on Solana. The project aims to secure the network while providing benefits to stakers, validators, and searchers through high-performance systems. Jito Labs also collaborates on initiatives like LovePIPE for advanced liquid staking features. Its native token, JTO, supports governance and ecosystem participation.
CEO discussed IBRL, buybacks, governance, following IBRL's launch as a Solana analytics tool.
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x.com/jito_labsCEO appeared on Lightspeed podcast episode discussing IBRL dashboard, token buybacks, on-chain market structure, and governance topics including potential futarchy adoption.
Launched IBRL, a community analytics tool and explorer dashboard for Solana blockchain, in early January 2026, providing transparency into validator performance by analyzing block-building behavior at slot-level granularity.
Completed testing of multicast technology with Anza, showing substantial benefits for blockchain performance.
Moved core Jito Foundation operations back to the United States.
Multiple class action lawsuits filed in 2025 allege that Jito Labs, along with Solana Labs, failed to implement, recommend, or require KYC or AML procedures.
VanEck files S-1/A amendment with SEC for Solana staking ETF that includes Jito staking services.
Jito Labs representative Rebecca Rettig meets with U.S. senators on both sides of the aisle to discuss market structure legislation.
Solana Strategies launches validator on BAM mainnet with support from Jito Labs, a new block-building system designed to make Solana more fair and efficient.
Andreessen Horowitz's crypto arm invests $50 million in the Solana staking protocol.
Partnership with $PIPE announced for LovePIPE Liquid Staking product launch on October 15, 2025.