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Solana DeFi Glossary
Definitions of key terms used in Solana DeFi, token locking, LP locking, and staking. Published by the StakePoint team.
Jupiter DCA
Jupiter's dollar-cost averaging feature for automated recurring token purchases on Solana.
Definition
Jupiter DCA (Dollar-Cost Averaging) is a feature of the Jupiter aggregator that allows users to automatically purchase tokens at regular intervals over a set period. Instead of buying a large amount at once, DCA spreads purchases across multiple transactions.
Dollar-cost averaging reduces the impact of price volatility on the average purchase price. By buying at regular intervals regardless of price, users accumulate tokens at an average price rather than risking a large purchase at a temporary peak.
Jupiter DCA orders are stored on-chain and executed automatically by keeper bots without requiring the user to be online. Orders can be set to execute hourly, daily, weekly, or at other intervals.
StakePoint & Jupiter DCA
Jupiter DCA is part of the Jupiter ecosystem that StakePoint integrates. Users who regularly accumulate tokens via DCA can then stake those tokens in StakePoint pools to generate yield on their holdings.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jupiter DCA?
Jupiter DCA is a feature that automatically buys tokens at regular intervals, spreading purchases over time to average out price volatility.
Can I stake DCA-accumulated tokens on StakePoint?
Yes. Any SPL or Token-2022 tokens accumulated via DCA can be staked in supported StakePoint pools.
Related Terms
Jupiter Aggregator
A Solana DEX aggregator that finds the best swap route across multiple liquidity sources.
DEX Aggregator
A tool that routes token swaps across multiple DEXs to find the best price.
Staking Rewards
Tokens earned by stakers for locking tokens in a staking pool.
Solana DeFi
Decentralised finance applications built on the Solana blockchain.