I would like to contribute an alternative that, in my view, makes the unstaking system more balanced, fair, and sustainable for the entire JUP ecosystem.
1. Implementing a graduated fee based on the user’s chosen unstake period
Instead of having only two options (7 days or instant), we could adopt a progressive scale, allowing each user to choose their preferred waiting time while assuming a proportional penalty. Suggested structure:
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30 days — 0% fee
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21 days — 3% fee
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15 days — 6% fee
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7 days — 8% fee
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Instant — 10% fee
This structure creates clear incentives for users who want to support the stability of the staking system, while still offering flexibility for those who need to exit more quickly. Those who choose instant unstaking pay for that privilege — generating burns or redistribution that benefits long-term stakers.
2. Fairer rules for ASR rewards: users who do not complete the cycle should not receive them
Another important point: the current quarterly distribution system creates an imbalance.
Users can stake, accumulate part of the cycle, and then unstake before completing the full three months, yet still become eligible to receive ASR rewards tied to a cycle they did not complete. In most cases, these rewards are immediately sold because the user no longer holds JUP.
A simple and fair solution:
- Users who do not complete the quarterly cycle should not receive the corresponding ASR distribution.
This reinforces long-term commitment, prevents opportunistic behavior, and strengthens the token by avoiding the distribution of rewards to users who did not contribute for the full period.
Conclusion
A graduated unstake-fee structure, combined with distributing quarterly ASR rewards only to those who complete the cycle, creates a more just and abuse-resistant system aligned with the long-term value of the JUP ecosystem.
These measures protect the integrity of staking and reward those who truly support the project — not those seeking short-term extraction.