Janover Inc. Announces Corporate Name Change to DeFi Development Corporation

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Janover Inc. (Nasdaq: JNVR) has announced its corporate name change to DeFi Development , signaling its transformation into a crypto treasury vehicle for public market investors. The company will update its Nasdaq ticker symbol to 'DFDV' at a future date.

As part of this transition, the company is launching a new website at www.defidevcorp.com, which will provide transparency through key treasury disclosures, including Solana (SOL) balances and SOL per share (SPS) metrics. CEO Joseph Onorati emphasized this change reflects their commitment to bringing transparent, crypto-native capital allocation to public markets.

The name and ticker change will not impact the company's legal structure, business operations, or existing financial reporting obligations, and shareholders are not required to take any action.

Positive

• Strategic repositioning into crypto treasury vehicle indicates new revenue potential
• Enhanced transparency through new website with real-time SOL holdings disclosure
• Maintains Nasdaq listing and existing business structure

Negative

• Significant business model shift may create uncertainty
• Exposure to volatile crypto assets (Solana) introduces new market risks

BOCA RATON, FL, April 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Janover Inc. (Nasdaq: JNVR) today announced that it has officially changed its corporate name to DeFi Development Corporation, reflecting its evolution into a crypto treasury vehicle designed for public market investors.

In connection with the name change, the Company will change its ticker to the symbol “DFDV” on the Nasdaq at a future date.

“This marks the beginning of a new chapter for the business,” said Joseph Onorati, Chief Executive Officer of DeFi Development Corporation. “Our mission is to bring transparent, crypto-native capital allocation into the public markets — and this name change reflects that commitment.”

To accompany the transition, the Company will also be launching a new website —  www.defidevcorp.com — which will feature key treasury disclosures, including current Solana (SOL) balances, SOL per share (“SPS”), and other key metrics that provide public market investors with clear visibility into treasury positioning.

The name and future ticker change do not affect the Company’s legal structure, business operations, or existing financial reporting obligations. Shareholders are not required to take any action in connection with the change.

Further updates will be provided via regular press releases and regulatory filings.

About DeFi Development Corporation

DeFi Development Corporation, formerly Janover Inc. (Nasdaq: JNVR), has adopted a treasury policy under which the principal holding in its treasury reserve on the balance sheet will be allocated to Solana (SOL). In adopting its new treasury policy, the Company intends to provide investors a way to access the Solana ecosystem. The Company’s treasury policy is expected to provide investors economic exposure to SOL investment.

We are an AI-powered online platform that connects the commercial real estate industry by providing data and software subscriptions as well as value-add services to multifamily and commercial property professionals as we connect the increasingly complex ecosystem that stakeholders have to manage.

We currently serve more than one million web users annually, including multifamily and commercial property owners and developers applying for billions of dollars of debt financing per year, professional service providers, and thousands of multifamily and commercial property lenders including more than 10% of the banks in America, credit unions, real estate investment trusts (“REITs”), debt funds, Fannie Mae® and Freddie Mac® multifamily lenders, FHA multifamily lenders, commercial mortgage-backed securities (“CMBS”) lenders, Small Business Administration (“SBA”) lenders, and more. Our data and software offerings are generally offered on a subscription basis as software as a service (“SaaS”).

Forward-Looking Statements

This release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as: "anticipate," "intend," "plan," "believe," "project," "estimate," "expect," strategy," "future," "likely," "may,", "should," "will" and similar references to future periods. Forward-looking statements are neither historical facts nor assurances of future performance. Instead, they are based only on our current beliefs, expectations and assumptions regarding the future of our business, future plans and strategies, projections, anticipated events and trends, the economy and other future conditions. Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, they are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict and many of which are outside of our control. Our actual results and financial condition may differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements. Therefore, you should not rely on any of these forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause our actual results and financial condition to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements include, among others, the following: (i) fluctuations in the market price of SOL and any associated impairment charges that the Company may incur as a result of a decrease in the market price of SOL below the value at which the Company’s SOL are carried on its balance sheet; (ii) the effect of and uncertainties related the ongoing volatility in interest rates; (iii) our ability to achieve and maintain profitability in the future; (iv) the impact on our business of the regulatory environment and complexities with compliance related to such environment including changes in securities laws or other laws or regulations; (v) changes in the accounting treatment relating to the Company’s SOL holdings; (vi) our ability to respond to general economic conditions; (vii) our ability to manage our growth effectively and our expectations regarding the development and expansion of our business; (viii) our ability to access sources of capital, including debt financing and other sources of capital to finance operations and growth and (ix) other risks and uncertainties more fully in the section captioned "Risk Factors" in the Company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and other reports we file with the SEC. As a result of these matters, changes in facts, assumptions not being realized or other circumstances, the Company's actual results may differ materially from the expected results discussed in the forward-looking statements contained in this press release. Forward-looking statements contained in this announcement are made as of this date, and the Company undertakes no duty to update such information except as required under applicable law.

Investor Contact:
ir@defidevcorp.com 

Media Contact:
Prosek Partners
pro-ddc@prosek.com 

FAQ

What is the reason behind Janover (JNVR) changing its name to DeFi Development ?

The name change reflects Janover's evolution into a crypto treasury vehicle designed for public market investors, focusing on transparent, crypto-native capital allocation.

When will JNVR stock ticker change to DFDV on Nasdaq?

The specific date for the ticker change from JNVR to DFDV has not been announced and will occur at a future date.

What new features will DeFi Development 's website offer to investors?

The new website (defidevcorp.com) will display key treasury disclosures, including Solana (SOL) balances, SOL per share metrics, and treasury positioning information.

Do JNVR shareholders need to take any action regarding the company's name change?

No, shareholders are not required to take any action in connection with the name change, as it doesn't affect the company's legal structure or operations.