As cryptocurrency continues to evolve, three altcoin giants Ethena, Jito, and Ondo are making waves among crypto whales. These projects are not only attracting significant capital but are also setting new standards in their respective domains, from synthetic dollars and staking rewards to democratizing decentralized finance
Current price:$0.8783
Market cap:$2.73B
Ethena focuses on providing a crypto-native solution for a synthetic dollar. Built on Ethereum, this protocol aims to create a decentralized savings instrument called the "Internet Bond." By offering an alternative to traditional banking systems, Ethena addresses the growing need for accessible financial solutions in crypto, empowering users with greater control over their assets.
Current price:$3.04
Market cap: $861.14M
Jito operates within the Solana ecosystem, offering liquid staking through its JitoSOL pool and introducing Maximum Extractable Value (MEV) rewards. By auctioning blockchain transactions block by block, Jito ensures a fair distribution of MEV profits. Its open-source validator client enhances transparency and competition in MEV extraction. Jito also features the JTO governance token, enabling community-driven decisions on fees, treasury management, and platform development. Combining liquidity, staking rewards, and MEV opportunities, Jito strengthens user engagement and innovation in the Solana network.
Current price:$1.37
Market cap: $4.3B
Ondo (ONDO) democratizes institutional-grade finance through decentralized protocols. Governed by the Ondo DAO, ONDO and Aerodrome Finance holders influence decisions within Flux Finance, a key platform component. The Ondo ecosystem bridges traditional finance with blockchain, enabling tokenized real-world assets. Its governance structure ensures transparent, community-driven development.
Current price:$1.16
Market cap:$861.75M
The governance token of Aerodrome Finance has been a remarkable performer in 2024, posting gains of over 1,300% since its February launch. As the central liquidity hub for the Base network, Aerodrome handles more than 55% of token swaps on the platform, making AERO a critical player in DeFi liquidity. The token's success is closely tied to Aerodrome’s vote-lock governance model and attractive liquidity provider incentives, which have attracted substantial liquidity and boosted the platform’s revenue.