Jupiter Exchange Amends Lending Risk Disclosure

Jupiter Exchange’s COO Kash Dhanda addressed inaccuracies about the ‘zero contagion risk’ in Jupiter Lend, acknowledging asset recollateralization issues, following community concerns and Kamino Finance’s criticism.

This admission impacts trust and risk management in DeFi markets, highlighting lender competition and potential vulnerabilities in Solana’s ecosystem due to asset rehypothecation.

Community Backlash and Competitive Repercussions

Community reaction intensified after Jupiter Exchange deleted a controversial claim about their lending model, which originally promoted a “zero contagion risk.” Dhanda later clarified in a platform video that Jupiter Lend uses recollateralized assets, contradicting its initial marketing.

Due to the revised claims, Solana’s Kamino Finance reacted by blocking Jupiter Lend’s migration tool, citing misleading risk model assertions. This highlights potential systematic risks posed by recollateralized assets, which may affect user trust and lending practices within the Solana ecosystem.

Kamino’s actions sparked further debate in the Solana community, questioning the integrity of Jupiter Lend’s risk models. Kash Dhanda stated in a video, “These vaults are indeed isolated,” but admitted recollateralization exists, prompting varied industry responses regarding transparency standards.

Kash Dhanda, COO, Jupiter, acknowledging the “zero contagion risk” claim: “This claim [zero contagion risk] … was inaccurate and that the protocol does rely on rehypothecation to boost yields.”

Jupiter Token Drop and Regulatory Concerns Rise

Did you know? The issue with Jupiter Lend’s recollateralization recalls historical parallel events in DeFi, where under-disclosed rehypothecation led to market disruptions, mirroring the wildcat banking era’s risks.

As of December 7, 2025, the Jupiter (JUP) token saw its price at $0.23 and faced a 33.06% decline over the past 30 days, according to CoinMarketCap. The token holds a market cap of $712.88 million and a max supply of 7 billion. Trading volume fell by 37.38% in 24 hours, with CoinMarketCap data underpinning these figures.

Coincu research team highlights that regulatory scrutiny may increase as platforms reassess transparency in risk disclosures. As the Solana ecosystem evolves, protocols are expected to adapt security and risk management practices aligning with broader industry demands.