MEOW (MEOW)
Meow is the pseudonymous founder of Jupiter, a decentralized exchange and liquidity aggregator on the Solana blockchain. This article explores his journey in the cryptocurrency space and the development of Jupiter.
Career
In an interview with The Defiant, Meow shared insights into his career path and why he chose to establish Jupiter on Solana instead of Ethereum. He began his crypto journey several years ago, engaging in various projects within the Ethereum ecosystem, including Kyber Inam and WBTC. Additionally, he advised Blockfolio, a significant portfolio app. Meow has been active in the Solana ecosystem for about three years, initially working on a different project before focusing on Jupiter.
| Ticker | MEOW |
| Category | Solana Ecosystem |
| Website | https://meowfi.io |
| @meowmeowcatclub | |
| Contract Addresses | |
|---|---|
| solana | BU...rf Copied! |
Meow explained his preference for exploring new ecosystems and technologies, viewing them as opportunities to gain a comprehensive understanding of the crypto landscape. Before transitioning into the crypto world, Meow spent several years in Silicon Valley, where he started projects and worked on tech, product, and growth, which he considers relevant experiences for his current endeavors.
When discussing the value of Jupiter’s governance token, JUP, Meow emphasized the importance of project growth and community development over token utility. He compared Jupiter to platforms like Uniswap, focusing on governance and project representation.
Presentations
Breakpoint 2023
At Breakpoint 2023, Meow highlighted Jupiter's achievements and future plans. He discussed Jupiter's dedication to improving its decentralized trading system on Solana, which includes a new routing engine and the introduction of products like swap, limit order, and DCA. With a broad user base and significant transaction volume, Jupiter has become a larger platform in the DeFi space, processing extensive retail flow on Solana. Meow emphasized Jupiter's core principles of delivering the best price, selection, and user experience, while pushing the technological boundaries of Solana and enhancing the liquidity landscape. Initiatives such as Jupiter Start were introduced to encourage community collaboration and launch new projects on Solana.