Jito Labs

Jito Labs provides MEV (Maximum Extractable Value) infrastructure for the Solana blockchain, offering software solutions that help validators earn more rewards while improving network performance and decentralization. The company's core products include the Jito-Solana Client, a high-performance modified Solana validator client that maximizes hardware utilization and MEV rewards for validators; the Jito Block Engine, which processes transaction bundles and enables MEV extraction; Bundles, which allow searchers to submit atomic transaction bundles for priority inclusion; and ShredStream, which provides low-latency data streaming for MEV searchers to gain competitive advantages. Jito also operates JitoSOL, the leading liquid staking pool on Solana, enabling SOL holders to stake their tokens and earn MEV rewards while maintaining liquidity. The Jito ecosystem serves three primary participants: validators (who run the Jito-Solana client to earn more from MEV and attract more stake), MEV searchers (who utilize the Block Engine, Bundles, and ShredStream to maximize trading profits), and JitoSOL stakers (who earn MEV rewards while improving network decentralization and security). Jito is trusted by the largest validators on Solana and has been endorsed by Solana Labs CEO Anatoly Yakovenko for its approach to maximizing MEV benefits to the network while minimizing negative externalities. Founded in 2021 and headquartered in the United States, Jito Labs has raised $12.1M in Series A funding from investors including Multicoin Capital, Framework Ventures, Alameda Research, Solana Ventures, Delphi, and 18 Decimals.