Jupiter DEX Suspends DAO Voting Until 2026

Jupiter exec Kash Dhanda announced a pause in DAO governance voting until 2026, citing the need to prioritize growth and product execution, with the JUP token dropping nearly 22% in the past month. The decision reflects the challenges faced by many DeFi protocols in balancing community governance with efficient decision-making. Jupiter's leadership emphasized the importance of focusing on product development and user experience during this critical growth phase. The move has sparked debate in the DeFi community about the optimal timing for implementing full decentralized governance.