Jupiter, a key aggregator and DEX app on Solana, has expanded its onboarding features with a new Universal Send option that allows any Solana asset to be sent to users even without a destination wallet.
The new feature, which is already available on the updated Jupiter mobile app, will enable the sending of any asset, including meme tokens, stablecoins, NFT, or any other Solana token. The sender must only cover the gas costs on Solana and the recipient may decline the offer, in which case the assets will be returned to the original wallet.
The community responded with potential use cases, including Web3 projects using the feature for rewards or even social media airdrop campaigns without the need for third-party platforms, or KOLs spreading new meme tokens with gifts to their followers. To claim the offer, the recipient must also download the Jupiter Mobile app, which has already achieved over 100K downloads.
Jupiter aims to onboard more Solana users with the option for gifts and tipping to new potential users. The app has set gas to a minimum for Universal Sends, aiming to tap the trend of fintech tips and gifts through Solana assets. The goal is to send value and gifts to anyone without requiring them to have a separate wallet beforehand.
For now, Jupiter has not detailed the safeguards against fake tokens or unwanted airdrops, except for the limitation of paying Solana gas.
The aggregator also benefits from the recent recovery of Solana DEX trading and the renewed interest in meme tokens and AI agent tokens. Jupiter remains one of the most active apps, as reflected by its daily fees. The platform expands with the goal of becoming the everything app on Solana, bridging over to social media.
Following the news of the new feature, the native JUP token traded slightly above its lower range at $0.41. JUP remains pressured by selling after its January airdrop, which led most of the recipients to take profits.
