# $DRIFT Catalyst Posts & Social Intelligence Recap — April 01, 2026

> **Asset:** $DRIFT  
> **Date:** 2026-04-01 (April 01, 2026)  
> **Canonical URL:** https://cryptitalk.com/tokens/drift/2026-04-01  
> **Token Profile:** https://cryptitalk.com/tokens/drift.md  
> **Market Rankings:** https://cryptitalk.com/rankings.md  

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## Curated Viral Posts & Community Evidence


### Post #1 by @AggrNews
> **Author:** Aggr News ([@AggrNews](https://x.com/AggrNews))  
> **Metrics:** 1.3K likes · 423 retweets · 170 comments · 535.3K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T17:28:18+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/AggrNews/status/2039394434744279544](https://x.com/AggrNews/status/2039394434744279544)  


> 
> "DRIFT PROTOCOL POTENTIALLY EXPLOITED FOR OVER $200M: ONCHAIN"


### Post #2 by @DriftProtocol
> **Author:** Drift ([@DriftProtocol](https://x.com/DriftProtocol))  
> **Metrics:** 1.0K likes · 391 retweets · 451 comments · 471.3K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T18:58:30+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/DriftProtocol/status/2039417136729227425](https://x.com/DriftProtocol/status/2039417136729227425)  


> 
> "Drift Protocol is experiencing an active attack. Deposits and withdrawals have been suspended. We are coordinating with multiple security firms, bridges, and exchanges to contain the incident. This is not an April Fools joke. We’ll provide additional updates from this account as"


### Post #3 by @SolanaFloor
> **Author:** SolanaFloor ([@SolanaFloor](https://x.com/SolanaFloor))  
> **Metrics:** 796 likes · 196 retweets · 97 comments · 313.0K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T17:39:20+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/SolanaFloor/status/2039397212023918806](https://x.com/SolanaFloor/status/2039397212023918806)  


> 
> "BREAKING: 
@Solana
 based perpetuals protocol 
@DriftProtocol
 exploited for over $200M, onchain data confirms."


### Post #4 by @WatcherGuru
> **Author:** Watcher.Guru ([@WatcherGuru](https://x.com/WatcherGuru))  
> **Metrics:** 3.1K likes · 396 retweets · 415 comments · 297.1K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T20:37:09+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/WatcherGuru/status/2039441963980566911](https://x.com/WatcherGuru/status/2039441963980566911)  


> 
> "JUST IN: Solana-based crypto DEX 'Drift Protocol' says $270,000,000 hack is "not an April fools joke.""


### Post #5 by @DBCrypt0
> **Author:** DBCrypto ([@DBCrypt0](https://x.com/DBCrypt0))  
> **Metrics:** 1.3K likes · 292 retweets · 176 comments · 247.5K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T19:08:01+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/DBCrypt0/status/2039419532335563010](https://x.com/DBCrypt0/status/2039419532335563010)  


> 
> "BREAKING: Drift Protocol just got drained for over $200 million

Solana's largest perps DEX. Gone in one transaction batch.

The attacker didn't find a smart contract bug. They didn't exploit a flash loan. They walked in with the keys.

On-chain data shows a single account"


### Post #6 by @DriftProtocol
> **Author:** Drift ([@DriftProtocol](https://x.com/DriftProtocol))  
> **Metrics:** 980 likes · 377 retweets · 419 comments · 168.0K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T18:10:00+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/DriftProtocol/status/2039404931778535427](https://x.com/DriftProtocol/status/2039404931778535427)  


> 
> "We are observing unusual activity on the protocol. We are currently investigating. Please do not deposit funds into the protocol while we investigate. This is not an April Fools joke. Proceed with caution until further notice. We’ll provide additional updates from this account."


### Post #7 by @AshCrypto
> **Author:** Ash Crypto ([@AshCrypto](https://x.com/AshCrypto))  
> **Metrics:** 743 likes · 137 retweets · 162 comments · 150.5K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T17:41:14+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/AshCrypto/status/2039397690195489171](https://x.com/AshCrypto/status/2039397690195489171)  


> 
> "URGENT: 

Drift Protocol on Solana is potentially getting exploited for over $200,000,000.

$DRIFT token crashed -34% in the last 15 minutes on the news."


### Post #8 by @solwizzo
> **Author:** Wizzo ([@solwizzo](https://x.com/solwizzo))  
> **Metrics:** 629 likes · 40 retweets · 73 comments · 131.3K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T17:11:11+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/solwizzo/status/2039390129844826499](https://x.com/solwizzo/status/2039390129844826499)  


> 
> "Pulling funds off $drift. Something isn't right here..."


### Post #9 by @PeckShieldAlert
> **Author:** PeckShieldAlert ([@PeckShieldAlert](https://x.com/PeckShieldAlert))  
> **Metrics:** 398 likes · 82 retweets · 28 comments · 120.0K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T18:57:27+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/PeckShieldAlert/status/2039416872722964741](https://x.com/PeckShieldAlert/status/2039416872722964741)  


> 
> "The initial estimated loss of today's 
@DriftProtocol
  loss is $285m. 

Here is the detailed breakdown:"


### Post #10 by @jussy_world
> **Author:** jussy ([@jussy_world](https://x.com/jussy_world))  
> **Metrics:** 290 likes · 48 retweets · 35 comments · 88.1K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T19:33:04+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/jussy_world/status/2039425835854352705](https://x.com/jussy_world/status/2039425835854352705)  


> 
> "Everything about 
@DriftProtocol
 Exploit 

And 8 other protocols that got effected (TL;DR) 

$270M drained

That’s 50% of their entire TVL gone

The attacker didn’t panic

Looking like they had pre-funded wallets ready a week before

Hacker wallet:"


### Post #11 by @riddle245
> **Author:** guleid ([@riddle245](https://x.com/riddle245))  
> **Metrics:** 1.1K likes · 81 retweets · 42 comments · 61.6K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T18:06:34+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/riddle245/status/2039404067269620002](https://x.com/riddle245/status/2039404067269620002)  


> 
> "DRIFT PROTOCOL POTENTIALLY EXPLOITED FOR OVER $200M: ONCHAIN"


### Post #12 by @RuneCrypto_
> **Author:** Rune ([@RuneCrypto_](https://x.com/RuneCrypto_))  
> **Metrics:** 259 likes · 14 retweets · 39 comments · 60.4K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T19:41:22+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/RuneCrypto_/status/2039427925238260045](https://x.com/RuneCrypto_/status/2039427925238260045)  


> 
> "you literally can’t make this up

WhiteWhale lost most of his portfolio in 10/10, and right after, he moved all his portfolio from hyperliquid to DRIFT and posted his DRIFT thesis (probably paid)

Now, DRIFT has been drained for 60%+ of its TVL

some say unlucky guy… others say 
x.com/whitewhalelabs
…"


### Post #13 by @RoundtableSpace
> **Author:** 0xMarioNawfal ([@RoundtableSpace](https://x.com/RoundtableSpace))  
> **Metrics:** 98 likes · 9 retweets · 29 comments · 56.9K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T19:50:00+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/RoundtableSpace/status/2039430095618863528](https://x.com/RoundtableSpace/status/2039430095618863528)  


> 
> "DRIFT PROTOCOL HAS BEEN HACKED

OVER $270M HAS BEEN STOLEN SO FAR

Source: 
@lookonchain"


### Post #14 by @TedPillows
> **Author:** Ted ([@TedPillows](https://x.com/TedPillows))  
> **Metrics:** 171 likes · 31 retweets · 50 comments · 53.9K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T17:32:10+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/TedPillows/status/2039395410423271550](https://x.com/TedPillows/status/2039395410423271550)  


> 
> "Drift Protocol has been exploited for $220,000,000."


### Post #15 by @jussy_world
> **Author:** jussy ([@jussy_world](https://x.com/jussy_world))  
> **Metrics:** 91 likes · 10 retweets · 26 comments · 50.5K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T17:57:39+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/jussy_world/status/2039401822335668344](https://x.com/jussy_world/status/2039401822335668344)  


> 
> "Breaking:
@DriftProtocol
 hacked for $220M, token is down 30%

Stay safe!"


### Post #16 by @SmartGamblinggg
> **Author:** Smart Gambling ([@SmartGamblinggg](https://x.com/SmartGamblinggg))  
> **Metrics:** 231 likes · 10 retweets · 6 comments · 49.4K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T17:40:43+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/SmartGamblinggg/status/2039397563439395000](https://x.com/SmartGamblinggg/status/2039397563439395000)  


> 
> "$drift exploited this guy was first on twitter to notice"


### Post #17 by @Skinny19999
> **Author:** Skinny ([@Skinny19999](https://x.com/Skinny19999))  
> **Metrics:** 229 likes · 7 retweets · 41 comments · 43.3K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T19:18:36+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Skinny19999/status/2039422193923469717](https://x.com/Skinny19999/status/2039422193923469717)  


> 
> "Yooo 
@DriftProtocol
Please  tell me this is April fool stunt

I have $4350 $USDC in Drift  Protocol

I was planning  to withdraw  next week cause  i have an upcoming  surgery  end of this month 

Please tell me this is a joke

PEASE PLEASE PLEASE  
@SabrinaAnnLynn"


### Post #18 by @officer_secret
> **Author:** Vladimir S. | Officer's Notes ([@officer_secret](https://x.com/officer_secret))  
> **Metrics:** 181 likes · 36 retweets · 5 comments · 40.7K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T17:34:33+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/officer_secret/status/2039396007604006935](https://x.com/officer_secret/status/2039396007604006935)  


> 
> "It looks like Drift has been exploited!

HkGz4KmoZ7Zmk7HN6ndJ31UJ1qZ2qgwQxgVqQwovpZES"


### Post #19 by @coinbureau
> **Author:** Coin Bureau ([@coinbureau](https://x.com/coinbureau))  
> **Metrics:** 403 likes · 87 retweets · 103 comments · 37.5K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T20:01:00+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/coinbureau/status/2039432863893131727](https://x.com/coinbureau/status/2039432863893131727)  


> 
> "SOLANA-BASED DRIFT EXPLOITED FOR AT LEAST $200M

Drift Protocol is allegedly hacked for over $220 MILLION, with its token falling 30%.

The attack is being described as the largest Solana DeFi exploit since the Wormhole hack."


### Post #20 by @EvanLuthra
> **Author:** Evan Luthra ([@EvanLuthra](https://x.com/EvanLuthra))  
> **Metrics:** 172 likes · 20 retweets · 42 comments · 35.8K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T17:32:25+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/EvanLuthra/status/2039395474831217036](https://x.com/EvanLuthra/status/2039395474831217036)  


> 
> "BREAKING

DRIFT PROTOCOL GOT EXPLOITED FOR $200M+

$DRIFT IS DUMPING HARD ON THIS NEWS!!!"


### Post #21 by @multisig
> **Author:** Squads ([@multisig](https://x.com/multisig))  
> **Metrics:** 268 likes · 34 retweets · 14 comments · 35.6K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T17:56:34+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/multisig/status/2039401550435553659](https://x.com/multisig/status/2039401550435553659)  


> 
> "There is an ongoing security incident happening with 
@DriftProtocol
. 

We encourage everyone not to interact with Drift until this is resolved. We will be posting all further updates here.

Squads Protocol has not been compromised and all systems remain operational."


### Post #22 by @AresSprout
> **Author:** Ares ([@AresSprout](https://x.com/AresSprout))  
> **Metrics:** 238 likes · 2 retweets · 36 comments · 35.4K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T18:28:57+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/AresSprout/status/2039409698651123797](https://x.com/AresSprout/status/2039409698651123797)  


> 
> "Thanks 
@DriftProtocol
, I had $12,300 USDC in your vault

Now all my withdrawal transactions are failing

Please tell me this is April fools and you'll send it back to the vault soon

I will never financially recover from this"


### Post #23 by @zackvoell
> **Author:** Zack Voell ([@zackvoell](https://x.com/zackvoell))  
> **Metrics:** 1.5K likes · 23 retweets · 25 comments · 34.9K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T21:11:00+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/zackvoell/status/2039450479822774378](https://x.com/zackvoell/status/2039450479822774378)  


> 
> "People think $500,000,000 is freedom.

After tax: $300 million

- $3,500 rent
- $4,000 bills
- $2,000 food
- $100,000,000 reasonably sized house
- $200,000,000 lost in a Drift exploit

Congrats. You're broke. You achieved nothing."


### Post #24 by @GetPyra
> **Author:** Pyra ([@GetPyra](https://x.com/GetPyra))  
> **Metrics:** 115 likes · 15 retweets · 23 comments · 33.8K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T21:57:46+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/GetPyra/status/2039462252349108525](https://x.com/GetPyra/status/2039462252349108525)  


> 
> "The Drift exploit and what it means for Pyra users

At 16:05 UTC on April 1st, 2026, the Drift protocol suffered an exploit, causing the loss of $285M+ of Drift’s user funds.

Pyra user funds are held in Drift for yield and credit, so all Pyra user funds are affected.

Drift has"


### Post #25 by @WhaleFactor
> **Author:** Whale Factor ([@WhaleFactor](https://x.com/WhaleFactor))  
> **Metrics:** 148 likes · 21 retweets · 19 comments · 33.8K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T17:50:22+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/WhaleFactor/status/2039399988229480450](https://x.com/WhaleFactor/status/2039399988229480450)  


> 
> "WHALE WATCH: Drift Protocol reportedly exploited for $200M+.

$DRIFT reacting immediately with sharp downside as markets price in risk and uncertainty around the event.

Details are still developing, but large-scale exploits typically trigger liquidity withdrawal, collateral"


### Post #26 by @gauntlet_xyz
> **Author:** Gauntlet ([@gauntlet_xyz](https://x.com/gauntlet_xyz))  
> **Metrics:** 48 likes · 7 retweets · 16 comments · 31.6K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T21:23:49+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/gauntlet_xyz/status/2039453707763601451](https://x.com/gauntlet_xyz/status/2039453707763601451)  


> 
> "We are aware of the Drift protocol admin key exploit. This is not related to vault curator actions. We are in touch with the Drift team and will work with them towards the best result possible for suppliers.

On February 13th, we notified vault suppliers we would unwind"


### Post #27 by @SolanaFloor
> **Author:** SolanaFloor ([@SolanaFloor](https://x.com/SolanaFloor))  
> **Metrics:** 182 likes · 17 retweets · 19 comments · 31.4K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T19:22:34+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/SolanaFloor/status/2039423194097156117](https://x.com/SolanaFloor/status/2039423194097156117)  


> 
> "BREAKING: 
@oshield_io
 says two Drift multisig keys appear to have been compromised, raising concerns the team’s physical security could be at risk, as the ongoing Drift exploit has now reached $285M."


### Post #28 by @oshield_io
> **Author:** OShield ([@oshield_io](https://x.com/oshield_io))  
> **Metrics:** 132 likes · 37 retweets · 10 comments · 31.3K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T18:30:02+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/oshield_io/status/2039409973822906387](https://x.com/oshield_io/status/2039409973822906387)  


> 
> "Summary of the 
@DriftProtocol
 Exploit thus far:

1) Someone on Drift multisig has updated the drift state account to change the admin here.
solscan.io/tx/4BKBmAJn6Td
…

2) This member on the multisig approved the change 
solscan.io/account/6UJbu9
…

3) And the current admin and"


### Post #29 by @CoinDesk
> **Author:** CoinDesk ([@CoinDesk](https://x.com/CoinDesk))  
> **Metrics:** 125 likes · 28 retweets · 35 comments · 30.9K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T22:03:57+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/CoinDesk/status/2039463805978136923](https://x.com/CoinDesk/status/2039463805978136923)  


> 
> "UPDATE: The Drift Protocol exploit losses have now reached $285M

$DRIFT is down over 20% following the exploit"


### Post #30 by @Jeremybtc
> **Author:** Jeremy ([@Jeremybtc](https://x.com/Jeremybtc))  
> **Metrics:** 98 likes · 9 retweets · 61 comments · 28.8K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T18:01:29+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Jeremybtc/status/2039402787583541534](https://x.com/Jeremybtc/status/2039402787583541534)  


> 
> "Drift protocol appears to have been exploited for over $270 MILLION 

These massive attacks can’t keep happening 

(This is not an april fools joke although the timing is ironic)"


### Post #31 by @WatcherGuru
> **Author:** Watcher.Guru ([@WatcherGuru](https://x.com/WatcherGuru))  
> **Metrics:** 49 likes · 8 retweets · 2 comments · 27.8K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T20:39:36+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/WatcherGuru/status/2039442577733169618](https://x.com/WatcherGuru/status/2039442577733169618)  


> 
> "Drift Protocol is experiencing an active attack. Deposits and withdrawals have been suspended. We are coordinating with multiple security firms, bridges, and exchanges to contain the incident. This is not an April Fools joke. We’ll provide additional updates from this account as x.com/DriftProtocol/…"


### Post #32 by @waleswoosh
> **Author:** wale.moca ([@waleswoosh](https://x.com/waleswoosh))  
> **Metrics:** 502 likes · 13 retweets · 241 comments · 27.4K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T18:32:21+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/waleswoosh/status/2039410555107356751](https://x.com/waleswoosh/status/2039410555107356751)  


> 
> "Just checked my balance on Drift Protocol and all my money is gone.

Haha, very funny guys. April Fools, I get it.

Now please add it back"


### Post #33 by @DefiSolar
> **Author:** Solar ([@DefiSolar](https://x.com/DefiSolar))  
> **Metrics:** 158 likes · 33 retweets · 44 comments · 27.4K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T17:59:00+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/DefiSolar/status/2039402164687188077](https://x.com/DefiSolar/status/2039402164687188077)  


> 
> "from the top of my mind, protocols that are exposed to 
@DriftProtocol
: 

- 
@TradeNeutral
 
- 
@elementaldefi
 
- 
@synatraxyz
 (maybe)
- 
@project0
 
- 
@ranger_finance
 vaults

if you deposited money in any delta neutral strategy protocol, they might have exposure to Drift."


### Post #34 by @rasmr_eth
> **Author:** rasmr ([@rasmr_eth](https://x.com/rasmr_eth))  
> **Metrics:** 293 likes · 10 retweets · 89 comments · 26.9K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T18:00:03+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/rasmr_eth/status/2039402425631621368](https://x.com/rasmr_eth/status/2039402425631621368)  


> 
> "last bear we got
- ftx
- luna
- celsius
- 3ac

this bear we get
- 10/10
- drift protocol

what else?"


### Post #35 by @0xSisyphus
> **Author:** Sisyphus ([@0xSisyphus](https://x.com/0xSisyphus))  
> **Metrics:** 317 likes · 11 retweets · 21 comments · 25.5K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T18:08:47+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/0xSisyphus/status/2039404626445758660](https://x.com/0xSisyphus/status/2039404626445758660)  


> 
> "There’s no way he tweeted this while Drift was going to zero 

The universe is a comedy"


### Post #36 by @SOU_BTC
> **Author:** SOU ([@SOU_BTC](https://x.com/SOU_BTC))  
> **Metrics:** 23 likes · 9 retweets · 8 comments · 24.7K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T20:48:46+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/SOU_BTC/status/2039444884583764387](https://x.com/SOU_BTC/status/2039444884583764387)  


> 
> "The hacking loss from 
@DriftProtocol
 that occurred today is estimated at $285 million based on initial projections.

Here is the detailed breakdown:"


### Post #37 by @TheDustyBC
> **Author:** DustyBC Crypto ([@TheDustyBC](https://x.com/TheDustyBC))  
> **Metrics:** 212 likes · 4 retweets · 13 comments · 24.7K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T18:38:05+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/TheDustyBC/status/2039411996399964597](https://x.com/TheDustyBC/status/2039411996399964597)  


> 
> "BREAKING: Drift Protocol appears to have been exploited for over $270,000,000"


### Post #38 by @DegenerateNews
> **Author:** DEGEN NEWS ([@DegenerateNews](https://x.com/DegenerateNews))  
> **Metrics:** 148 likes · 8 retweets · 35 comments · 20.9K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T17:29:38+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/DegenerateNews/status/2039394773904093388](https://x.com/DegenerateNews/status/2039394773904093388)  


> 
> "BREAKING: 
@mert
 SAYS "NOT 100% FULLY CERTAIN YET, BUT IT SEEMS DRIFT MIGHT BE GETTING EXPLOITED""


### Post #39 by @AltCryptoGems
> **Author:** Sjuul | AltCryptoGems ([@AltCryptoGems](https://x.com/AltCryptoGems))  
> **Metrics:** 183 likes · 4 retweets · 9 comments · 19.7K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T18:05:23+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/AltCryptoGems/status/2039403767133765882](https://x.com/AltCryptoGems/status/2039403767133765882)  


> 
> "BREAKING  

Drift Protocol got exploited for over $270M.

Now $DRIFT token is dumping."


### Post #40 by @DeFiTracer
> **Author:** ᴛʀᴀᴄᴇʀ ([@DeFiTracer](https://x.com/DeFiTracer))  
> **Metrics:** 138 likes · 41 retweets · 37 comments · 19.6K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T18:01:24+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/DeFiTracer/status/2039402767899373798](https://x.com/DeFiTracer/status/2039402767899373798)  


> 
> "BREAKING:

DRIFT PROTOCOL HAS JUST BEEN HACKED FOR $200 MILLION

$DRIFT DUMPED 40% IN JUST 1 MINUTE, AND THE STOLEN COINS ARE BEING DUMPED RIGHT NOW

HACKER IS NOW MOVING THE STOLEN FUNDS INTO $ETH AND $USDC"


### Post #41 by @rasmr_eth
> **Author:** rasmr ([@rasmr_eth](https://x.com/rasmr_eth))  
> **Metrics:** 96 likes · 1 retweets · 20 comments · 19.5K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T17:56:30+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/rasmr_eth/status/2039401535038189798](https://x.com/rasmr_eth/status/2039401535038189798)  


> 
> "So uhhh any mf's audit drift protocol before it got exploited for $270,000,000 or...??"


### Post #42 by @bwenews
> **Author:** 方程式新闻 BWEnews ([@bwenews](https://x.com/bwenews))  
> **Metrics:** 22 likes · 16 retweets · 9 comments · 19.4K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T17:28:20+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/bwenews/status/2039394445066711242](https://x.com/bwenews/status/2039394445066711242)  


> 
> "AggrNews: DRIFT PROTOCOL POTENTIALLY EXPLOITED FOR OVER $200M: ONCHAIN 
twitter.com/AggrNews/statu
…

AggrNews: DRIFT PROTOCOL POTENTIALLY EXPLOITED FOR OVER $200M: ONCHAIN DATA"


### Post #43 by @NikkiSixx_7
> **Author:** NikkiSixx7 ([@NikkiSixx_7](https://x.com/NikkiSixx_7))  
> **Metrics:** 145 likes · 16 retweets · 27 comments · 19.1K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T17:39:07+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/NikkiSixx_7/status/2039397159582212451](https://x.com/NikkiSixx_7/status/2039397159582212451)  


> 
> "Another token has committed suicide 

May no day pass without another token vanishing in crypto. It's being said that Drift Protocol has suffered a potential hack exceeding $200 million

$DRIFT had already dropped from $2.65 to $0.07, a 98% plunge. The guys had already rugged"


### Post #44 by @KookCapitalLLC
> **Author:** kook ([@KookCapitalLLC](https://x.com/KookCapitalLLC))  
> **Metrics:** 242 likes · 5 retweets · 45 comments · 18.5K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T17:35:30+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/KookCapitalLLC/status/2039396246977134892](https://x.com/KookCapitalLLC/status/2039396246977134892)  


> 
> "$220m stolen from drift

nail in the coffin for solana perp dexes

someone tell kyle salami its over"


### Post #45 by @DeFiCarrot
> **Author:** Carrot ([@DeFiCarrot](https://x.com/DeFiCarrot))  
> **Metrics:** 101 likes · 10 retweets · 10 comments · 17.9K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T19:14:46+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/DeFiCarrot/status/2039421229707247798](https://x.com/DeFiCarrot/status/2039421229707247798)  


> 
> "After further investigation - Carrot has been impacted by the recent exploit on the Drift protocol. 

We have paused mint/redeem functions at this time until we can gain more clarity and will update with  information when we have it. 

All Boost and Turbo products are unaffected"


### Post #46 by @project0
> **Author:** Project 0 ([@project0](https://x.com/project0))  
> **Metrics:** 65 likes · 4 retweets · 13 comments · 17.6K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T18:00:24+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/project0/status/2039402515910070584](https://x.com/project0/status/2039402515910070584)  


> 
> "We have paused P0 temporarily to disable borrows against Drift banks.

We will handle Drift deposits now. This ensures no new borrows can be made against Drift positions."


### Post #47 by @SolanaSensei
> **Author:** Solana Sensei ([@SolanaSensei](https://x.com/SolanaSensei))  
> **Metrics:** 369 likes · 36 retweets · 75 comments · 17.5K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T19:56:57+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/SolanaSensei/status/2039431847290323416](https://x.com/SolanaSensei/status/2039431847290323416)  


> 
> "Solana Protocols that may have been affected by the 
@DriftProtocol
 exploit:

- 
@project0
 
- 
@ranger_finance
 vaults
- 
@xplaceapp
 savings
- 
@uselulo
 classic mode
- 
@DeFiCarrot
 normal mode
- 
@reflectmoney
 
- 
@TradeNeutral
 
- 
@elementaldefi
 
- 
@fusewallet
 
- 
@piggybank_fi
 (~2.6%"


### Post #48 by @DegenerateNews
> **Author:** DEGEN NEWS ([@DegenerateNews](https://x.com/DegenerateNews))  
> **Metrics:** 150 likes · 20 retweets · 41 comments · 17.3K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T18:12:42+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/DegenerateNews/status/2039405612400816627](https://x.com/DegenerateNews/status/2039405612400816627)  


> 
> "BREAKING: 
@DriftProtocol
 SAYS "WE ARE OBSERVING UNUSUAL ACTIVITY ON THE PROTOCOL. WE ARE CURRENTLY INVESTIGATING. PLEASE DO NOT DEPOSIT FUNDS INTO THE PROTOCOL WHILE WE INVESTIGATE. THIS IS NOT AN APRIL FOOLS JOKE" - AMID SUSPECTED $270M+ EXPLOIT"


### Post #49 by @RXu107
> **Author:** 一千万是只猫./ ([@RXu107](https://x.com/RXu107))  
> **Metrics:** 30 likes · 3 retweets · 13 comments · 15.5K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T23:01:52+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/RXu107/status/2039478381449019599](https://x.com/RXu107/status/2039478381449019599)  


> 
> "Drift Protocol founder made it onto Forbes 30 Under 30 just last year

And today 
@DriftProtocol
's hacked funds have hit 220M, ranking in the top 20 crypto hack incidents

Good buddy, with such slick techniques—totally familiar with AMM pool tactics, not dumping it all at once,"


### Post #50 by @AresSprout
> **Author:** Ares ([@AresSprout](https://x.com/AresSprout))  
> **Metrics:** 115 likes · 2 retweets · 27 comments · 13.9K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T20:33:03+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/AresSprout/status/2039440928608567342](https://x.com/AresSprout/status/2039440928608567342)  


> 
> "Unluckiest person I’ve seen today:

> Grinds all kinds of airdrops, wastes months and makes $0

> Pivots to memecoins & prediction markets, loses money trading

> Decides it’s time to play it safe. Deposits his remaining $4.3k into 
@DriftProtocol
 15 hours ago

> Loses everything"


### Post #51 by @gabrielhaines
> **Author:** Gabriel M Haines ([@gabrielhaines](https://x.com/gabrielhaines))  
> **Metrics:** 125 likes · 10 retweets · 10 comments · 12.3K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T21:05:43+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/gabrielhaines/status/2039449153541935539](https://x.com/gabrielhaines/status/2039449153541935539)  


> 
> ".
@DriftProtocol
 team trying to freeze usdc after hack 
@circle"


### Post #52 by @PeckShieldAlert
> **Author:** PeckShieldAlert ([@PeckShieldAlert](https://x.com/PeckShieldAlert))  
> **Metrics:** 61 likes · 6 retweets · 7 comments · 12.3K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T19:21:59+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/PeckShieldAlert/status/2039423045652058419](https://x.com/PeckShieldAlert/status/2039423045652058419)  


> 
> "It appears that the 
@DriftProtocol
 exploiter may be using 
@phantom
 app to swap the stolen funds"


### Post #53 by @lukecannon727
> **Author:** Luke Cannon ([@lukecannon727](https://x.com/lukecannon727))  
> **Metrics:** 113 likes · 8 retweets · 13 comments · 12.2K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T18:04:44+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/lukecannon727/status/2039403603845054711](https://x.com/lukecannon727/status/2039403603845054711)  


> 
> "Man this Drift exploit leaves us with a lot of questions

Like how tf Drift still had $200M in deposits"


### Post #54 by @CriptoNoticias
> **Author:** CriptoNoticias ([@CriptoNoticias](https://x.com/CriptoNoticias))  
> **Metrics:** 119 likes · 15 retweets · 5 comments · 10.8K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T19:46:20+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/CriptoNoticias/status/2039429173031162344](https://x.com/CriptoNoticias/status/2039429173031162344)  


> 
> "They Hack the Largest Solana Derivatives DEX

Drift Protocol, the largest perpetuals exchange on Solana, suffered a $270 million exploit, losing 50% of its total value locked today.

 This is the largest hack on Solana since Wormhole. After the incident, the DRIFT token fell"


### Post #55 by @PeckShieldAlert
> **Author:** PeckShieldAlert ([@PeckShieldAlert](https://x.com/PeckShieldAlert))  
> **Metrics:** 54 likes · 7 retweets · 8 comments · 10.8K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T17:48:47+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/PeckShieldAlert/status/2039399590252679334](https://x.com/PeckShieldAlert/status/2039399590252679334)  


> 
> "*NOT* APRIL FOOL!  
@DriftProtocol"


### Post #56 by @CoinDesk
> **Author:** CoinDesk ([@CoinDesk](https://x.com/CoinDesk))  
> **Metrics:** 62 likes · 7 retweets · 21 comments · 10.6K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T18:24:24+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/CoinDesk/status/2039408554126242086](https://x.com/CoinDesk/status/2039408554126242086)  


> 
> "WARNING: 
@DriftProtocol
 reports unusual activity detected on its protocol. Users are being advised not to deposit funds at this time.

Stay safe."


### Post #57 by @SolanaFloor
> **Author:** SolanaFloor ([@SolanaFloor](https://x.com/SolanaFloor))  
> **Metrics:** 131 likes · 6 retweets · 8 comments · 9.7K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T19:34:30+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/SolanaFloor/status/2039426197243969928](https://x.com/SolanaFloor/status/2039426197243969928)  


> 
> "UPDATE: Following earlier concerns by 
@oshield_io
 tied to the exploit, SolanaFloor has confirmed from its sources that the 
@DriftProtocol
 team is safe and not in any physical danger."


### Post #58 by @0xamericanspiri
> **Author:** Composability Kyle.hl ([@0xamericanspiri](https://x.com/0xamericanspiri))  
> **Metrics:** 42 likes · 3 retweets · 5 comments · 9.0K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T17:45:37+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/0xamericanspiri/status/2039398795578876080](https://x.com/0xamericanspiri/status/2039398795578876080)  


> 
> "There were warning signals. $DRIFT should be priced near $0. Even if funds are recovered or the exploit is patched, there will be no user retention at all after such a catastrophic event - especially when switching costs are non-existent and competitors offer a better product."


### Post #59 by @SolanaFloor
> **Author:** SolanaFloor ([@SolanaFloor](https://x.com/SolanaFloor))  
> **Metrics:** 92 likes · 16 retweets · 12 comments · 8.7K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T17:48:57+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/SolanaFloor/status/2039399632522953119](https://x.com/SolanaFloor/status/2039399632522953119)  


> 
> "JUST IN: Onchain data shows the 
@DriftProtocol
 exploit began around 4 PM UTC, starting with a transfer of 41.7M JLP worth about $155M from a Drift vault."


### Post #60 by @quadcommas
> **Author:** Bob ([@quadcommas](https://x.com/quadcommas))  
> **Metrics:** 141 likes · 2 retweets · 5 comments · 8.7K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T17:40:04+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/quadcommas/status/2039397399001432562](https://x.com/quadcommas/status/2039397399001432562)  


> 
> "DRIFT PROTOCOL POTENTIALLY EXPLOITED FOR OVER $200M: ONCHAIN"


### Post #61 by @DefiantNews
> **Author:** The Defiant ([@DefiantNews](https://x.com/DefiantNews))  
> **Metrics:** 9 likes · 4 retweets · 5 comments · 8.5K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T18:13:35+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/DefiantNews/status/2039405833889669193](https://x.com/DefiantNews/status/2039405833889669193)  


> 
> "Solana-based perpetuals exchange 
@DriftProtocol
 has suffered a potential exploit, with roughly $270 million in assets moving from the protocol's vault address in a matter of minutes.

Read more:"


### Post #62 by @sunrisedefi
> **Author:** Sunrise | Listings on Solana ([@sunrisedefi](https://x.com/sunrisedefi))  
> **Metrics:** 161 likes · 8 retweets · 7 comments · 8.2K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T23:35:15+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/sunrisedefi/status/2039486782379790590](https://x.com/sunrisedefi/status/2039486782379790590)  


> 
> "Sunrise has zero exposure to Drift. Every Sunrise-listed asset is deployed in isolation and protected by the Wormhole Guardians. No Sunrise contributor has access to admin keys.

It’s been a tough day for the Solana ecosystem. We wish the best to the Drift team and affected"


### Post #63 by @0xSisyphus
> **Author:** Sisyphus ([@0xSisyphus](https://x.com/0xSisyphus))  
> **Metrics:** 184 likes · 11 retweets · 14 comments · 8.0K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T17:42:53+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/0xSisyphus/status/2039398107981484045](https://x.com/0xSisyphus/status/2039398107981484045)  


> 
> "It takes an hour or more for the community to realize project-breaking exploits have occurred. The team of Drift may not even be aware this has happened yet... their last tweet was almost a week ago

Crypto has really slowed down

Hyperliquid"


### Post #64 by @0x_abu
> **Author:** Abu ([@0x_abu](https://x.com/0x_abu))  
> **Metrics:** 27 likes · 4 retweets · 4 comments · 8.0K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T18:34:11+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/0x_abu/status/2039411016455352649](https://x.com/0x_abu/status/2039411016455352649)  


> 
> "Holy f*ck.

$220M drained from HkGz4...vpZES as Drift gets compromised.

Hackers are already splitting funds across multiple wallets, rotating into non-freezable assets.

$DRIFT already down ~24.5% in H. 

The April is not fooling"


### Post #65 by @harkl_
> **Author:** hårkl ([@harkl_](https://x.com/harkl_))  
> **Metrics:** 146 likes · 2 retweets · 5 comments · 7.8K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T20:11:44+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/harkl_/status/2039435565595259330](https://x.com/harkl_/status/2039435565595259330)  


> 
> "The 
@DriftProtocol
 hack TL inline with the April Fools shitposts is a new level of trauma unlock I didn’t know was possible tbh"


### Post #66 by @StalkHQ
> **Author:** Stalkchain ([@StalkHQ](https://x.com/StalkHQ))  
> **Metrics:** 52 likes · 3 retweets · 12 comments · 7.7K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T20:03:57+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/StalkHQ/status/2039433605790015651](https://x.com/StalkHQ/status/2039433605790015651)  


> 
> "23m $fartcoin tokens worth $4m was stolen from 
@DriftProtocol
 by hackers

It is time for launchpads like 
@pumpfun
 and 
@bonkfun
 @BagsApp
 to implement blacklist functions in their smart contract.

It will protect holders from scammers and hackers."


### Post #67 by @uselulo
> **Author:** Lulo ([@uselulo](https://x.com/uselulo))  
> **Metrics:** 45 likes · 19 retweets · 4 comments · 7.6K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T18:14:09+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/uselulo/status/2039405974935454048](https://x.com/uselulo/status/2039405974935454048)  


> 
> "Drift may have suffered a vulnerability. 

Protected and Boosted have 0% exposure. 

Classic deposits that are in Drift (you can check in the ui) may be affected.

More updates as they come."


### Post #68 by @sol_nxxn
> **Author:** nxxn ([@sol_nxxn](https://x.com/sol_nxxn))  
> **Metrics:** 112 likes · 3 retweets · 26 comments · 7.0K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T21:06:08+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/sol_nxxn/status/2039449256608534788](https://x.com/sol_nxxn/status/2039449256608534788)  


> 
> "I likely just lost ~$4,000 on Drift + a bit more via protocols built on top of it

Tough situation, feel for all depositors and $DRIFT holders

Another reminder for us to always consider all risks with DeFi, stay safe"


### Post #69 by @CryptoTony__
> **Author:** Crypto Tony ([@CryptoTony__](https://x.com/CryptoTony__))  
> **Metrics:** 25 likes · 1 retweets · 9 comments · 6.8K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T19:44:00+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/CryptoTony__/status/2039428585694376270](https://x.com/CryptoTony__/status/2039428585694376270)  


> 
> "JUST IN: Drift Protocol has been exploited for $220,000,000."


### Post #70 by @solsticefi
> **Author:** Solstice ([@solsticefi](https://x.com/solsticefi))  
> **Metrics:** 102 likes · 11 retweets · 23 comments · 6.4K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T19:37:29+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/solsticefi/status/2039426947315282242](https://x.com/solsticefi/status/2039426947315282242)  


> 
> "Re: the 
@DriftProtocol
 situation - Solstice has zero exposure. No integrations, no deposits, no impact to our protocol or users. 

Wishing the Drift team and their users the best as they work through this. Solana builders look out for each other. 

Stay safu."


### Post #71 by @layerggofficial
> **Author:** Layergg ([@layerggofficial](https://x.com/layerggofficial))  
> **Metrics:** 29 likes · 2 retweets · 4 comments · 6.4K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T18:13:16+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/layerggofficial/status/2039405753145115065](https://x.com/layerggofficial/status/2039405753145115065)  


> 
> "Upbit and Bithumb just suspended the $DRIFT wallet, and it pumped."


### Post #72 by @norbertbodziony
> **Author:** NB ([@norbertbodziony](https://x.com/norbertbodziony))  
> **Metrics:** 23 likes · 1 retweets · 3 comments · 6.3K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T19:34:46+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/norbertbodziony/status/2039426264637825087](https://x.com/norbertbodziony/status/2039426264637825087)  


> 
> "Was compromised 
@DriftProtocol
 signer at least hardware wallet ?
dont tell me its just dev hot wallet"


### Post #73 by @gorochi0315
> **Author:** 고로치 ([@gorochi0315](https://x.com/gorochi0315))  
> **Metrics:** 30 likes · 6 retweets · 8 comments · 6.2K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T23:16:31+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/gorochi0315/status/2039482066543493285](https://x.com/gorochi0315/status/2039482066543493285)  


> 
> "Drift hacking issue has resulted in stolen coins as shown in the photo below. ($285M scale)

I've organized the protocols affected by/confirmed for Drift Protocol below, categorized by protocol.

Each entry includes confirmation status / exposure scale / impact level / current"


### Post #74 by @laurashin
> **Author:** Laura Shin ([@laurashin](https://x.com/laurashin))  
> **Metrics:** 37 likes · 3 retweets · 19 comments · 6.2K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T23:36:57+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/laurashin/status/2039487210035011639](https://x.com/laurashin/status/2039487210035011639)  


> 
> "Who would you want to hear from tomorrow about the Drift Protocol hack?"


### Post #75 by @Bryan_TitanA
> **Author:** Bryan | Titan Analytics ([@Bryan_TitanA](https://x.com/Bryan_TitanA))  
> **Metrics:** 37 likes · 1 retweets · 14 comments · 6.1K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T19:08:07+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Bryan_TitanA/status/2039419556029239500](https://x.com/Bryan_TitanA/status/2039419556029239500)  


> 
> "Well shit. Here's me thinking I'm safe because I don't use 
@DriftProtocol
 .   Except I started using 
@GetPyra
 last month. Really neat collateralized lending + credit card system. Had some juicy 
@jito_sol
 rewards.   It used Drift vaults.

Goodbye. 200 jitoSol. ($20k USD).  

How"


### Post #76 by @wizardofsoho
> **Author:** Wizard Of SoHo ( ([@wizardofsoho](https://x.com/wizardofsoho))  
> **Metrics:** 47 likes · 1 retweets · 6 comments · 6.0K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T18:42:41+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/wizardofsoho/status/2039413156137607449](https://x.com/wizardofsoho/status/2039413156137607449)  


> 
> "Bought the fartcoin dump from the Drift exploit while I am eating  Wagyu at Benihana made by a minority 

Let’s make a comfy 100k today while drinking Sake"


### Post #77 by @solflare
> **Author:** Solflare - The Solana Wallet ([@solflare](https://x.com/solflare))  
> **Metrics:** 105 likes · 16 retweets · 9 comments · 6.0K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T18:29:47+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/solflare/status/2039409911444943246](https://x.com/solflare/status/2039409911444943246)  


> 
> "We’re actively monitoring a security incident involving 
@DriftProtocol
.

Until further notice, please do not interact with or approve any transactions connected to Drift. We will share verified updates here as soon as they are available.

Out of an abundance of caution, we have"


### Post #78 by @0xCfloki
> **Author:** Gürkan ([@0xCfloki](https://x.com/0xCfloki))  
> **Metrics:** 54 likes · 0 retweets · 10 comments · 6.0K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T19:26:27+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/0xCfloki/status/2039424169616494948](https://x.com/0xCfloki/status/2039424169616494948)  


> 
> "Drift Protocol hack event is an unbelievably good event

They're minting tokens, pumping the token's price up to an $8 million market value, then putting those tokens into Drift for interest and using them as collateral to borrow $270 million worth

Unbelievably good event"


### Post #79 by @icuke
> **Author:** 0xGene ([@icuke](https://x.com/icuke))  
> **Metrics:** 23 likes · 3 retweets · 4 comments · 5.9K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T23:22:54+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/icuke/status/2039483674031493274](https://x.com/icuke/status/2039483674031493274)  


> 
> "Drift This time it's truly outrageous.

Looking at the on-chain timeline, the attack had already begun around 00:15 Beijing time; it wasn't until over an hour later that the community started issuing large-scale warnings on X, and Drift's official account didn't make its first"


### Post #80 by @loffyhl
> **Author:** loffy.hl ([@loffyhl](https://x.com/loffyhl))  
> **Metrics:** 69 likes · 4 retweets · 29 comments · 5.7K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T17:39:06+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/loffyhl/status/2039397153320128556](https://x.com/loffyhl/status/2039397153320128556)  


> 
> "someone stole $270M USD from Drift Protocol (aka biggest Solana perp DEX)

their native token $DRIFT is down -42% on the news

time to move to Hyperliquid buddy"


### Post #81 by @ChillHouseSOL
> **Author:** Chill House ([@ChillHouseSOL](https://x.com/ChillHouseSOL))  
> **Metrics:** 83 likes · 7 retweets · 10 comments · 5.7K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T18:30:26+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/ChillHouseSOL/status/2039410073986900000](https://x.com/ChillHouseSOL/status/2039410073986900000)  


> 
> ".
@DriftProtocol
 good shit n***a we ate off that twin"


### Post #82 by @CrypSaf
> **Author:** SafZ ([@CrypSaf](https://x.com/CrypSaf))  
> **Metrics:** 119 likes · 0 retweets · 79 comments · 5.4K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T17:47:26+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/CrypSaf/status/2039399253366149256](https://x.com/CrypSaf/status/2039399253366149256)  


> 
> "$270M drained from Drift Protocol

And people wonder why normies don't trust crypto ..."


### Post #83 by @martypartymusic
> **Author:** MartyParty ([@martypartymusic](https://x.com/martypartymusic))  
> **Metrics:** 25 likes · 2 retweets · 5 comments · 5.3K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T20:16:14+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/martypartymusic/status/2039436698149613627](https://x.com/martypartymusic/status/2039436698149613627)  


> 
> "Why is 
@arkham
 reporting it was a legitimate trade? 
@DriftProtocol"


### Post #84 by @kalancc
> **Author:** Kalan ([@kalancc](https://x.com/kalancc))  
> **Metrics:** 61 likes · 2 retweets · 18 comments · 5.2K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T17:32:35+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/kalancc/status/2039395514349699443](https://x.com/kalancc/status/2039395514349699443)  


> 
> "DRIFT PROTOCOL just got exploited for $220 MILLION 

Hell of an April Fools joke"


### Post #85 by @LeJournalDuCoin
> **Author:** Journal du Coin ([@LeJournalDuCoin](https://x.com/LeJournalDuCoin))  
> **Metrics:** 28 likes · 4 retweets · 1 comments · 5.0K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T17:37:27+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/LeJournalDuCoin/status/2039396739388461097](https://x.com/LeJournalDuCoin/status/2039396739388461097)  


> 
> "Drift Protocol, a DEX built on Solana, may have been hacked for over $200 million, according to some onchain data.

 The DRIFT token price has consequently dropped by more than 25% in just a few minutes."


### Post #86 by @Nishi8maru
> **Author:** 仮想NISHI ([@Nishi8maru](https://x.com/Nishi8maru))  
> **Metrics:** 13 likes · 6 retweets · 0 comments · 5.0K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T22:18:00+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Nishi8maru/status/2039467343022276677](https://x.com/Nishi8maru/status/2039467343022276677)  


> 
> "Solana's Drift Protocol hit by approximately 30 billion yen hack"


### Post #87 by @kimmyboy2
> **Author:** Derek ([@kimmyboy2](https://x.com/kimmyboy2))  
> **Metrics:** 184 likes · 39 retweets · 8 comments · 4.8K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T21:38:30+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/kimmyboy2/status/2039457401074835656](https://x.com/kimmyboy2/status/2039457401074835656)  


> 
> "Drift Protocol was allegedly hacked for over $220 MILLION, sending its token price tanking by 30%. This is being marked as the largest Solana DeFi exploit since the Wormhole hack.
I feel for #Sol investors, but it is what it is..LUNC is the ultimate alternative. Let’s face it:"


### Post #88 by @oxtochi
> **Author:** tochi ([@oxtochi](https://x.com/oxtochi))  
> **Metrics:** 98 likes · 5 retweets · 30 comments · 4.8K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T18:02:22+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/oxtochi/status/2039403008555962550](https://x.com/oxtochi/status/2039403008555962550)  


> 
> "drift protocol exploited fr 

imagine deploying your 100% to earn 6% apy and then this happens

stay safe out there folks"


### Post #89 by @Alaouicapital
> **Author:** Alaoui Capital ([@Alaouicapital](https://x.com/Alaouicapital))  
> **Metrics:** 64 likes · 1 retweets · 24 comments · 4.7K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T17:50:41+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Alaouicapital/status/2039400070676660228](https://x.com/Alaouicapital/status/2039400070676660228)  


> 
> "Over $270,000,000 Hacked from DRIFT Protocol in Minutes 

Chart crashing down now

The Hackers address still holds over $25 MILLION and is now converting to WETH and sending it out

This space keeps reminding us that anything can happen within seconds without any warning, crazy"


### Post #90 by @DefiantNews
> **Author:** The Defiant ([@DefiantNews](https://x.com/DefiantNews))  
> **Metrics:** 12 likes · 2 retweets · 3 comments · 4.5K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T18:33:16+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/DefiantNews/status/2039410784443462129](https://x.com/DefiantNews/status/2039410784443462129)  


> 
> "The 
@DriftProtocol
 exploiter continues to extract more assets from the vault"


### Post #91 by @DeFi_Hanzo
> **Author:** Hanzo ([@DeFi_Hanzo](https://x.com/DeFi_Hanzo))  
> **Metrics:** 9 likes · 3 retweets · 4 comments · 4.5K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T19:19:40+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/DeFi_Hanzo/status/2039422464422302019](https://x.com/DeFi_Hanzo/status/2039422464422302019)  


> 
> "Made $4k on this hack

Arbitraged and shorted $DRIFT and $FARTCOIN

Deposited all profits to 
1wloxp.life

Too little profit to keep it like that, want more"


### Post #92 by @Gyokeres_eth
> **Author:** Gyo ([@Gyokeres_eth](https://x.com/Gyokeres_eth))  
> **Metrics:** 76 likes · 1 retweets · 35 comments · 4.3K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T17:30:29+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Gyokeres_eth/status/2039394986395910287](https://x.com/Gyokeres_eth/status/2039394986395910287)  


> 
> "Possible $220M exploit on 
@DriftProtocol
 jfc

theft adress
 HkGz4KmoZ7Zmk7HN6ndJ31UJ1qZ2qgwQxgVqQwovpZES"


### Post #93 by @antpalkin
> **Author:** cvxv666 ([@antpalkin](https://x.com/antpalkin))  
> **Metrics:** 42 likes · 2 retweets · 9 comments · 4.2K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T20:11:19+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/antpalkin/status/2039435462926901717](https://x.com/antpalkin/status/2039435462926901717)  


> 
> "> crypto perp dex Drift hacked for $200M+ on April Fools
> "this is not a joke" - Drift team actual statement
> $103M in USDC. $54M in SOL. gone.
> largest Solana exploit since Wormhole
> DRIFT token crashes 20% in an hour
> hacker bridges to Ethereum, deposits to Binance and"


### Post #94 by @solana_sailor
> **Author:** Sailor ([@solana_sailor](https://x.com/solana_sailor))  
> **Metrics:** 63 likes · 5 retweets · 22 comments · 4.2K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T23:18:22+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/solana_sailor/status/2039482535785222488](https://x.com/solana_sailor/status/2039482535785222488)  


> 
> "Current state of Solana DeFi after the 
@DriftProtocol
 situation

Based on official updates 

 Unaffected
• 
@kamino
 
• 
@jito_sol
 
• 
@JupiterExchange
/
@jup_lend
 (no exposure, JLP fully backed)
• 
@MarinadeFinance
 
• 
@hylo_so
 
• 
@onrefinance
 (OnRe)
• 
@elementaldefi
 (USDC +"


### Post #95 by @duonine
> **Author:** Duo Nine ([@duonine](https://x.com/duonine))  
> **Metrics:** 35 likes · 5 retweets · 8 comments · 4.1K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T23:43:56+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/duonine/status/2039488967020826949](https://x.com/duonine/status/2039488967020826949)  


> 
> "I see 
@DriftProtocol
 was drained for 285M

How?

Keys compromised, hacker created and posted fake collateral token, borrowed against fake collateral over 285M in assets. GG WP

Solana is cooked or DeFi is cooked?"


### Post #96 by @CertiKAlert
> **Author:** CertiK Alert ([@CertiKAlert](https://x.com/CertiKAlert))  
> **Metrics:** 23 likes · 17 retweets · 5 comments · 4.0K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T17:57:50+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/CertiKAlert/status/2039401868137271773](https://x.com/CertiKAlert/status/2039401868137271773)  


> 
> "#CertiKStatsAlert 
@DriftProtocol
 seems to be a victim of an exploit for ~$136M losses.

Funds are currently being laundered or moved.

~$109M in wallet 7RoMqGAcU7S6ESAhPDvB9iSXvASUhuoE8u7dYRxGBew9
solscan.io/account/7RoMqG
…

Stay vigilant!"


### Post #97 by @defiremora
> **Author:** DeFi Remora ([@defiremora](https://x.com/defiremora))  
> **Metrics:** 54 likes · 0 retweets · 5 comments · 4.0K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T17:54:15+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/defiremora/status/2039400968266408437](https://x.com/defiremora/status/2039400968266408437)  


> 
> "Drift foi hackeada em mais de $200M 

Hyperliquid!"


### Post #98 by @jito_sol
> **Author:** Jito ([@jito_sol](https://x.com/jito_sol))  
> **Metrics:** 78 likes · 9 retweets · 13 comments · 3.9K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T22:11:35+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/jito_sol/status/2039465728777097303](https://x.com/jito_sol/status/2039465728777097303)  


> 
> "Quick update: No Jito products were affected in the Drift exploit.

Wishing the best to the Drift team and everyone affected."


### Post #99 by @0xUzman
> **Author:** Uzman ([@0xUzman](https://x.com/0xUzman))  
> **Metrics:** 16 likes · 2 retweets · 0 comments · 3.9K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T17:37:45+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/0xUzman/status/2039396816592994469](https://x.com/0xUzman/status/2039396816592994469)  


> 
> "Drift Protocol ( 
@DriftProtocol
 ) may have been hit by a hack and exploit exceeding $200 million: on-chain data - 
@AggrNews
 

0.072 -> 0.055

Friends with money, don't forget to check"


### Post #100 by @Damicale_s
> **Author:** Damicale Shilling ([@Damicale_s](https://x.com/Damicale_s))  
> **Metrics:** 22 likes · 2 retweets · 5 comments · 3.8K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T17:43:37+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Damicale_s/status/2039398292098863205](https://x.com/Damicale_s/status/2039398292098863205)  


> 
> ". 
@DriftProtocol
  exploited for $200M

But $DRIFT still sits at a market cap 7× higher than paradex $DIME"


### Post #101 by @evokein
> **Author:** evokein ([@evokein](https://x.com/evokein))  
> **Metrics:** 112 likes · 4 retweets · 78 comments · 3.8K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T17:50:03+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/evokein/status/2039399911058247757](https://x.com/evokein/status/2039399911058247757)  


> 
> "looks like 
@DriftProtocol
 exposed for $200M+  

crime szn keeps going lol, $DRIFT is down 30%.  

starting to feel like 
@HyperliquidX
 is the only safe place left.  

stay safe."


### Post #102 by @RobAnon
> **Author:** Rob Montgomery ([@RobAnon](https://x.com/RobAnon))  
> **Metrics:** 50 likes · 5 retweets · 6 comments · 3.7K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T18:19:33+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/RobAnon/status/2039407335232397389](https://x.com/RobAnon/status/2039407335232397389)  


> 
> "infiniFi has no exposure to Drift. All funds remain secure"


### Post #103 by @kmoney
> **Author:** kmoney ([@kmoney](https://x.com/kmoney))  
> **Metrics:** 73 likes · 2 retweets · 14 comments · 3.5K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T18:06:57+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/kmoney/status/2039404163080339642](https://x.com/kmoney/status/2039404163080339642)  


> 
> "hyperliquid users greeting drift protocol users today"


### Post #104 by @OuroborosCap8
> **Author:** Ouroboros Capital / yuzu.money ([@OuroborosCap8](https://x.com/OuroborosCap8))  
> **Metrics:** 48 likes · 0 retweets · 3 comments · 3.3K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T22:05:46+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/OuroborosCap8/status/2039464264730358179](https://x.com/OuroborosCap8/status/2039464264730358179)  


> 
> "Yuzu's DeFi team Drift exploit response timeline:

→ Alerts fire 
→ Yuzu has zero Drift/Solana exposure, but these exploits tend to have 2nd/3rd order effects (e.g. Resolv on Fluid).
→ Spun up Yuzu bot to check for 2nd/3rd order effects. 
→ Ping Maple to flag 
→ Aware of"


### Post #105 by @defigosha
> **Author:** gosha ([@defigosha](https://x.com/defigosha))  
> **Metrics:** 12 likes · 1 retweets · 6 comments · 3.3K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T17:59:49+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/defigosha/status/2039402366848360580](https://x.com/defigosha/status/2039402366848360580)  


> 
> "I have been a depositor in Loopscale and also have money in Drift

Just WHY"


### Post #106 by @CryptoCurb
> **Author:** curb.sol ([@CryptoCurb](https://x.com/CryptoCurb))  
> **Metrics:** 61 likes · 2 retweets · 20 comments · 3.2K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T21:00:01+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/CryptoCurb/status/2039447717462626585](https://x.com/CryptoCurb/status/2039447717462626585)  


> 
> "$200M+ exploit on Drift and Solana didn’t even flinch.

Solana is the future of finance."


### Post #107 by @BSCNews
> **Author:** BSCN ([@BSCNews](https://x.com/BSCNews))  
> **Metrics:** 13 likes · 0 retweets · 7 comments · 3.2K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T18:54:52+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/BSCNews/status/2039416221515325856](https://x.com/BSCNews/status/2039416221515325856)  


> 
> "UPDATE: 
@DRIFTPROTOCOL
 CONFIRMS "UNUSUAL ACTIVITY"

Users are urged to not deposit funds and proceed with caution until an investigation has been completed."


### Post #108 by @cryptogoos
> **Author:** CryptoGoos ([@cryptogoos](https://x.com/cryptogoos))  
> **Metrics:** 20 likes · 3 retweets · 4 comments · 3.1K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T17:35:27+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/cryptogoos/status/2039396235677946213](https://x.com/cryptogoos/status/2039396235677946213)  


> 
> "MAJOR HACK:

Drift Protocol has been exploited for $220,000,000."


### Post #109 by @blocknewsdotcom
> **Author:** BlockNews ([@blocknewsdotcom](https://x.com/blocknewsdotcom))  
> **Metrics:** 31 likes · 9 retweets · 9 comments · 3.1K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T17:42:41+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/blocknewsdotcom/status/2039398057809449218](https://x.com/blocknewsdotcom/status/2039398057809449218)  


> 
> "DRIFT PROTOCOL HAS REPORTEDLY BEEN EXPLOITED FOR OVER $270,000,000

NO WORD FROM THE TEAM AS OF YET 

THIS IS NOT APRIL FOOLS"


### Post #110 by @GetPyra
> **Author:** Pyra ([@GetPyra](https://x.com/GetPyra))  
> **Metrics:** 17 likes · 1 retweets · 5 comments · 3.0K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T19:51:34+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/GetPyra/status/2039430492542374383](https://x.com/GetPyra/status/2039430492542374383)  


> 
> "Drift is currently experiencing an active cybersecurity attack. Pyra user deposits are held in Drift for yield and credit, so Pyra user funds are affected. 

Drift has suspended all functionality while they coordinate with security firms, bridges, and exchanges. We have also"


### Post #111 by @BtcSleep
> **Author:** Albert（ ([@BtcSleep](https://x.com/BtcSleep))  
> **Metrics:** 31 likes · 5 retweets · 0 comments · 3.0K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T22:34:08+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/BtcSleep/status/2039471403519672390](https://x.com/BtcSleep/status/2039471403519672390)  


> 
> "The DRIFT operators' response to the hack/attack during the LUNA shock was so insincere and abnormal that, ever since then, for about the past 4 years, I've been repeatedly warning at every opportunity, "Don't use DRIFT ." I think this incident should also be evaluated with the"


### Post #112 by @alpha_pls
> **Author:** Aylo ([@alpha_pls](https://x.com/alpha_pls))  
> **Metrics:** 14 likes · 0 retweets · 3 comments · 3.0K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T17:39:27+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/alpha_pls/status/2039397244105884051](https://x.com/alpha_pls/status/2039397244105884051)  


> 
> "Oh man. Potential $200m hack on Drift."


### Post #113 by @MidasRWA
> **Author:** Midas ([@MidasRWA](https://x.com/MidasRWA))  
> **Metrics:** 30 likes · 3 retweets · 3 comments · 2.9K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T19:12:57+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/MidasRWA/status/2039420771781529619](https://x.com/MidasRWA/status/2039420771781529619)  


> 
> "There is an ongoing security incident affecting 
@DriftProtocol
.

No Midas products have exposure to Drift.

We continue to monitor the situation and will provide updates in official channels."


### Post #114 by @aaalexhl
> **Author:** aaalex.hl ([@aaalexhl](https://x.com/aaalexhl))  
> **Metrics:** 23 likes · 1 retweets · 7 comments · 2.9K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T18:04:22+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/aaalexhl/status/2039403514313531585](https://x.com/aaalexhl/status/2039403514313531585)  


> 
> "Over half of Drift's TVL got exploited?"


### Post #115 by @mango_
> **Author:** Mango ([@mango_](https://x.com/mango_))  
> **Metrics:** 23 likes · 5 retweets · 9 comments · 2.9K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T19:40:23+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/mango_/status/2039427678005071876](https://x.com/mango_/status/2039427678005071876)  


> 
> "Estimated 
@DriftProtocol
 loss breakdown:"


### Post #116 by @TheACKx
> **Author:** ACK ([@TheACKx](https://x.com/TheACKx))  
> **Metrics:** 22 likes · 1 retweets · 4 comments · 2.7K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T19:41:11+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/TheACKx/status/2039427877993865693](https://x.com/TheACKx/status/2039427877993865693)  


> 
> "In short, the $270 million hack on 
@DriftProtocol
 happened like this:

1- Someone minted a random token and pumped it up to an 8 billion market cap

2- The two multisig wallets that control Drift were somehow compromised, and collateral (security) authorization was granted to"


### Post #117 by @Crypto_Dep
> **Author:** CryptoDep ([@Crypto_Dep](https://x.com/Crypto_Dep))  
> **Metrics:** 14 likes · 4 retweets · 4 comments · 2.5K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T19:20:14+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Crypto_Dep/status/2039422606646894879](https://x.com/Crypto_Dep/status/2039422606646894879)  


> 
> "Crypto News Digest: Key Updates You Need to Know  

The current report features updates of dot, Hyperliquid, Franklin Templeton, Coinbase, Mezo, Drift Protocol, Ripple, Bithumb, Bitget, Plume, Venice, and Tron.

$PUMP $HYPE $MEZO $DRIFT $XRP $BGB $PLUME $VVV $TRX"


### Post #118 by @RuneCrypto_
> **Author:** Rune ([@RuneCrypto_](https://x.com/RuneCrypto_))  
> **Metrics:** 22 likes · 2 retweets · 4 comments · 2.5K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T19:33:31+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/RuneCrypto_/status/2039425948223742385](https://x.com/RuneCrypto_/status/2039425948223742385)  


> 
> "DeFi is still unsafe. 

DRIFT, a perps dex, has just been drained for 56% of its TVL, $200M

The hacker is now selling $USDC to $ETH, and mixing funds, using the 
@AnySwapBot
 anonymous mixer d-app

auditors must face real consequences."


### Post #119 by @upshift_fi
> **Author:** Upshift ([@upshift_fi](https://x.com/upshift_fi))  
> **Metrics:** 40 likes · 5 retweets · 2 comments · 2.5K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T18:50:13+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/upshift_fi/status/2039415053632356369](https://x.com/upshift_fi/status/2039415053632356369)  


> 
> "Upshift has no Drift exposure, nor Jupiter exposure. 

We’re monitoring secondary markets for any price impacts. There is no impact across any of our vaults."


### Post #120 by @0xastronomica
> **Author:** astronomica ([@0xastronomica](https://x.com/0xastronomica))  
> **Metrics:** 13 likes · 1 retweets · 1 comments · 2.5K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T17:52:40+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/0xastronomica/status/2039400567349326021](https://x.com/0xastronomica/status/2039400567349326021)  


> 
> "Drift was hacked and at least $270m in funds were stolen.

Solana hadn't seen a hack of this magnitude in a long time.

$DRIFT token dropped 30%."


### Post #121 by @nickisanders
> **Author:** Nicki Sanders ([@nickisanders](https://x.com/nickisanders))  
> **Metrics:** 21 likes · 2 retweets · 3 comments · 2.4K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T18:52:02+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/nickisanders/status/2039415507863146858](https://x.com/nickisanders/status/2039415507863146858)  


> 
> "Something to watch closely right now:

Drift Protocol appears to be dealing with a major security incident, with early reports suggesting $200M+ in assets moved out of vaults and actively being bridged/swapped.

Still early, but a few takeaways:
•This is one of the largest DeFi"


### Post #122 by @bneiluj
> **Author:** Julien B. ([@bneiluj](https://x.com/bneiluj))  
> **Metrics:** 10 likes · 0 retweets · 2 comments · 2.4K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T22:00:14+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/bneiluj/status/2039462870920941799](https://x.com/bneiluj/status/2039462870920941799)  


> 
> "Drift might actually be a $300M+ hack."


### Post #123 by @molusol
> **Author:** molu ([@molusol](https://x.com/molusol))  
> **Metrics:** 9 likes · 0 retweets · 3 comments · 2.3K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T17:56:22+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/molusol/status/2039401500787847386](https://x.com/molusol/status/2039401500787847386)  


> 
> "if you're in any applications that use drift as a yield, be careful. with all the withdrawals, yields will be going through the roof.

i assume these applications stopped using drift vaults, but still good to proceed with caution until things are finalized.

crazy to see, here's"


### Post #124 by @thisisksa
> **Author:** Karan Singh Arora ([@thisisksa](https://x.com/thisisksa))  
> **Metrics:** 25 likes · 3 retweets · 4 comments · 2.3K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T17:50:31+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/thisisksa/status/2039400028926779549](https://x.com/thisisksa/status/2039400028926779549)  


> 
> "JUST IN : Solana DEX Drift Protocol may have been exploited for over $270M."


### Post #125 by @8bitpenis
> **Author:** 8bitpenis.sol ([@8bitpenis](https://x.com/8bitpenis))  
> **Metrics:** 73 likes · 3 retweets · 4 comments · 2.3K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T21:40:49+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/8bitpenis/status/2039457982916809120](https://x.com/8bitpenis/status/2039457982916809120)  


> 
> "my heart goes out to both 
@DriftProtocol
 team and all of its users."


### Post #126 by @pheromones_sol
> **Author:** Phero.hl ([@pheromones_sol](https://x.com/pheromones_sol))  
> **Metrics:** 17 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 2.2K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T17:29:45+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/pheromones_sol/status/2039394803721404640](https://x.com/pheromones_sol/status/2039394803721404640)  


> 
> "$220m got stolen from 
@DriftProtocol
wallet HkGz4KmoZ7Zmk7HN6ndJ31UJ1qZ2qgwQxgVqQwovpZES"


### Post #127 by @tayvano_
> **Author:** Tay ([@tayvano_](https://x.com/tayvano_))  
> **Metrics:** 14 likes · 1 retweets · 6 comments · 2.1K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T19:56:33+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/tayvano_/status/2039431744693121321](https://x.com/tayvano_/status/2039431744693121321)  


> 
> "Drift Protocol Hack, Canton vs Crypto, Quantum Breakthroughs and More"


### Post #128 by @alpha_co
> **Author:** Alpha co ([@alpha_co](https://x.com/alpha_co))  
> **Metrics:** 60 likes · 4 retweets · 11 comments · 2.1K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T20:04:56+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/alpha_co/status/2039433856835817535](https://x.com/alpha_co/status/2039433856835817535)  


> 
> "Me: Can I withdraw my money?

Drift protocol:"


### Post #129 by @PERK_FUND
> **Author:** PERK ([@PERK_FUND](https://x.com/PERK_FUND))  
> **Metrics:** 56 likes · 19 retweets · 10 comments · 2.0K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T17:44:30+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/PERK_FUND/status/2039398515546226928](https://x.com/PERK_FUND/status/2039398515546226928)  


> 
> "Here are the FACTS

The largest perp trading platform on 
@solana
 is 
@DriftProtocol
 

They have handled over 100 billion in volume. 

Guess what their original protocol launched using? 

VAMM 

Guess what we use? 

VAMM

Eventually we will introduce a hybrid model similar to the"


### Post #130 by @veH0rny
> **Author:** Guy de Lusignan ([@veH0rny](https://x.com/veH0rny))  
> **Metrics:** 16 likes · 0 retweets · 1 comments · 1.9K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T17:47:44+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/veH0rny/status/2039399328666546638](https://x.com/veH0rny/status/2039399328666546638)  


> 
> ". @DriftProtocol  exploited for $200M

But $DRIFT still sits at a market cap 7× higher than paradex $DIME"


### Post #131 by @norbertbodziony
> **Author:** NB ([@norbertbodziony](https://x.com/norbertbodziony))  
> **Metrics:** 14 likes · 0 retweets · 2 comments · 1.9K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T20:31:27+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/norbertbodziony/status/2039440528308101140](https://x.com/norbertbodziony/status/2039440528308101140)  


> 
> "100% agree with this i hope 
@DriftProtocol
 will recover all funds and everyone will be made whole"


### Post #132 by @SageWhale
> **Author:** SΛGΞWHΛLΞ.HL✦ ([@SageWhale](https://x.com/SageWhale))  
> **Metrics:** 23 likes · 3 retweets · 8 comments · 1.9K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T18:19:55+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/SageWhale/status/2039407427288805682](https://x.com/SageWhale/status/2039407427288805682)  


> 
> "So, Drift protocol got exploited for $270m?

I really feel sorry for Whitewhale, man left hyperliquid after the ADL incident to trade on drift and now this? 

gDrift"


### Post #133 by @chrisdior777
> **Author:** chrisdior.eth ([@chrisdior777](https://x.com/chrisdior777))  
> **Metrics:** 42 likes · 10 retweets · 7 comments · 1.9K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T17:59:48+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/chrisdior777/status/2039402365925634080](https://x.com/chrisdior777/status/2039402365925634080)  


> 
> "SADLY NOT AN APRIL FOOL'S JOKE

Solana DEX Drift Protocol may have been exploited for over $270M

The exploiter is swapping the stolen assets into $USDC, then bridging to #Ethereum to buy $ETH

So far, they have bought 19,913 $ETH ($42.6M)

$DRIFT token down ~45%

CRAZY!"


### Post #134 by @nickisanders
> **Author:** Nicki Sanders ([@nickisanders](https://x.com/nickisanders))  
> **Metrics:** 21 likes · 5 retweets · 5 comments · 1.9K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T18:52:04+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/nickisanders/status/2039415517929513250](https://x.com/nickisanders/status/2039415517929513250)  


> 
> "Something to watch closely right now:

Drift Protocol appears to be dealing with a major security incident, with early reports suggesting $200M+ in assets moved out of vaults and actively being bridged/swapped.

Still early, but a few takeaways:
•This is one of the largest DeFi"


### Post #135 by @0x_Abdul
> **Author:** Abdul ([@0x_Abdul](https://x.com/0x_Abdul))  
> **Metrics:** 29 likes · 0 retweets · 4 comments · 1.9K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T19:02:55+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/0x_Abdul/status/2039418249356673313](https://x.com/0x_Abdul/status/2039418249356673313)  


> 
> "i know some people in the hyperliquid community disliked drift but ffs leave your petty differences aside rn

some people have likely lost their entire life savings in this exploit"


### Post #136 by @MarinadeFinance
> **Author:** Marinade ([@MarinadeFinance](https://x.com/MarinadeFinance))  
> **Metrics:** 34 likes · 6 retweets · 8 comments · 1.8K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T20:58:56+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/MarinadeFinance/status/2039447442601693517](https://x.com/MarinadeFinance/status/2039447442601693517)  


> 
> "Marinade has zero exposure to the 
@DriftProtocol
 exploit.

All user funds across mSOL, Native Staking, and USDC Vault are safe.

Self-custody staking exists for days like this. Thinking of everyone affected"


### Post #137 by @ER404i
> **Author:** ERROR ([@ER404i](https://x.com/ER404i))  
> **Metrics:** 29 likes · 3 retweets · 1 comments · 1.8K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T21:57:54+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/ER404i/status/2039462283651506491](https://x.com/ER404i/status/2039462283651506491)  


> 
> "0% chance it will do any comeback $drift"


### Post #138 by @ChillHouseSOL
> **Author:** Chill House ([@ChillHouseSOL](https://x.com/ChillHouseSOL))  
> **Metrics:** 36 likes · 4 retweets · 5 comments · 1.8K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T19:00:54+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/ChillHouseSOL/status/2039417740474118391](https://x.com/ChillHouseSOL/status/2039417740474118391)  


> 
> "The Drift Protocol hack? Oh man, it was an absolute TRAGEDY...  

The funds didn't get "stolen" nah, they just took one look at the smart contract and said, "Welp, time to DRIFT off like a broke race car with no brakes, straight into the hacker's wallet at full send!"


### Post #139 by @LunarCrush
> **Author:** LunarCrush ([@LunarCrush](https://x.com/LunarCrush))  
> **Metrics:** 10 likes · 2 retweets · 2 comments · 1.8K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T21:06:09+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/LunarCrush/status/2039449259716792684](https://x.com/LunarCrush/status/2039449259716792684)  


> 
> "Drift Protocol on Solana suffers a potential $200M+ exploit, with hackers moving stolen assets.

$DRIFT token plunges 34% in minutes as community reacts to the security breach."


### Post #140 by @AshleyDCan
> **Author:** Ashley ([@AshleyDCan](https://x.com/AshleyDCan))  
> **Metrics:** 70 likes · 8 retweets · 7 comments · 1.7K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T22:00:59+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/AshleyDCan/status/2039463060688064863](https://x.com/AshleyDCan/status/2039463060688064863)  


> 
> "ON TODAYS BRAIN ROT NEWS

• Trump to address nation at 9 PM ET
• NASA to launch 
• Drift protocol hit by $270 million exploit on Solana"


### Post #141 by @AllezLabs
> **Author:** Allez Labs ([@AllezLabs](https://x.com/AllezLabs))  
> **Metrics:** 26 likes · 6 retweets · 0 comments · 1.7K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T19:19:51+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/AllezLabs/status/2039422507397124251](https://x.com/AllezLabs/status/2039422507397124251)  


> 
> "Update for our LPs:

Our 
@Kamino
 lending vaults are functioning as designed with no exposure to 
@DriftProtocol
. 

All positions remain healthy and operating normally with zero impact to suppliers. We continue to monitor the situation closely."


### Post #142 by @jsblair
> **Author:** JSB ([@jsblair](https://x.com/jsblair))  
> **Metrics:** 14 likes · 0 retweets · 3 comments · 1.7K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T19:27:56+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/jsblair/status/2039424544813818021](https://x.com/jsblair/status/2039424544813818021)  


> 
> "Want to personally apologize for reporting earlier that Carrot was unaffected by the recent Drift exploit. 

We have issued a new statement updating the situation, and are working on a resolution."


### Post #143 by @solomon_labs
> **Author:** Solomon Labs ([@solomon_labs](https://x.com/solomon_labs))  
> **Metrics:** 38 likes · 4 retweets · 4 comments · 1.6K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T19:32:35+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/solomon_labs/status/2039425712419995917](https://x.com/solomon_labs/status/2039425712419995917)  


> 
> "Solomon has no exposure to Drift Protocol.

No treasury assets, reserve collateral, or strategy capital are deployed through Drift, and there is no impact to USDv, sUSDv, YaaS, or protocol reserves.

Reserve assets are held in segregated custody and are not commingled with"


### Post #144 by @shady_oak1
> **Author:** shady ([@shady_oak1](https://x.com/shady_oak1))  
> **Metrics:** 6 likes · 0 retweets · 4 comments · 1.5K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T17:53:23+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/shady_oak1/status/2039400750552600605](https://x.com/shady_oak1/status/2039400750552600605)  


> 
> "Sources tell me Drift Protocol is stable.

Please god."


### Post #145 by @Topo_G
> **Author:** Topo ([@Topo_G](https://x.com/Topo_G))  
> **Metrics:** 15 likes · 1 retweets · 1 comments · 1.5K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T18:00:14+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Topo_G/status/2039402471559151642](https://x.com/Topo_G/status/2039402471559151642)  


> 
> "$200M+ stollen from DRIFT exploit

but hey, on the bright side your NFTs are safe"


### Post #146 by @Neutrl
> **Author:** Neutrl ([@Neutrl](https://x.com/Neutrl))  
> **Metrics:** 27 likes · 5 retweets · 2 comments · 1.4K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T17:57:11+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Neutrl/status/2039401703813071278](https://x.com/Neutrl/status/2039401703813071278)  


> 
> "Neutrl has no exposure to Drift Protocol.

No treasury assets, collateral, or strategy allocations are deployed through Drift, and there is no impact to NUSD, sNUSD, or protocol reserves.

All reserves and deployments can be independently verified through Neutrl’s Accountable"


### Post #147 by @Onyxx9999
> **Author:** POSEIDON CRYPTO ([@Onyxx9999](https://x.com/Onyxx9999))  
> **Metrics:** 52 likes · 15 retweets · 2 comments · 1.4K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T01:07:44+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Onyxx9999/status/2039147670707613931](https://x.com/Onyxx9999/status/2039147670707613931)  


> 
> "This is how real infrastructure gets built:

#USD1 → live
@project0
 → powering cross-margin
@kamino
 + Drift → unified

Meanwhile, Zebec $ZBCN sits natively on 
@solana
 alongside #WLFI. 

Different protocols. Same direction.

Pay attention. 

$SOL $ZBCN #WLFI #Project0"


### Post #148 by @Daniel_gc
> **Author:** danielgc | drift ([@Daniel_gc](https://x.com/Daniel_gc))  
> **Metrics:** 13 likes · 0 retweets · 4 comments · 1.4K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T21:29:20+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Daniel_gc/status/2039455096270942695](https://x.com/Daniel_gc/status/2039455096270942695)  


> 
> "Might loose some funds with the Drift situation. 

Little worried for ppl who had most of their funds in the protocol"


### Post #149 by @Only1temmy
> **Author:** 𝕋𝕖𝕞𝕞𝕪 ([@Only1temmy](https://x.com/Only1temmy))  
> **Metrics:** 26 likes · 1 retweets · 10 comments · 1.3K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T18:53:36+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Only1temmy/status/2039415904686022953](https://x.com/Only1temmy/status/2039415904686022953)  


> 
> "If you’re having a bad day today

Remember Drift Protocol just tweeted “we are observing unusual activity”

And that “unusual activity” is ~$270,000,000 
gone"


### Post #150 by @BTC__Sunny
> **Author:** Sunny哥 ([@BTC__Sunny](https://x.com/BTC__Sunny))  
> **Metrics:** 1 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 1.2K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T17:44:19+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/BTC__Sunny/status/2039398467836297528](https://x.com/BTC__Sunny/status/2039398467836297528)  


> 
> "Drift Protocol on Solana may have been exploited, with losses exceeding $200 million

$DRIFT impacted by the news

The token has plunged 34% in the past 15 minutes"


### Post #151 by @beijingdou
> **Author:** Josh Ong ([@beijingdou](https://x.com/beijingdou))  
> **Metrics:** 15 likes · 0 retweets · 5 comments · 1.2K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T17:49:02+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/beijingdou/status/2039399655574790389](https://x.com/beijingdou/status/2039399655574790389)  


> 
> "Looks like hackers stole $220m from 
@DriftProtocol
. Not great."


### Post #152 by @little_HED
> **Author:** HED ([@little_HED](https://x.com/little_HED))  
> **Metrics:** 121 likes · 5 retweets · 57 comments · 1.2K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T19:20:54+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/little_HED/status/2039422772061884660](https://x.com/little_HED/status/2039422772061884660)  


> 
> "GN frens 

Day 1 of Q2 was something:

➜ Got baited by 
@0xAbhiP
 (not the last time)
➜ Found 
@MedusaOnchain
, how does she reply to everyone??
➜ Drift Protocol lost $270M 
➜ Locked 10 new collabs for 
@Web3Adventure
 
➜ Closed the laptop and touched grass with family

The"


### Post #153 by @bernardo_cafe
> **Author:** Bernardo ([@bernardo_cafe](https://x.com/bernardo_cafe))  
> **Metrics:** 20 likes · 1 retweets · 3 comments · 1.2K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T18:30:29+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/bernardo_cafe/status/2039410083742789682](https://x.com/bernardo_cafe/status/2039410083742789682)  


> 
> "guy with $7 onchain is dunking on Drift exploit"


### Post #154 by @alpha_co
> **Author:** Alpha co ([@alpha_co](https://x.com/alpha_co))  
> **Metrics:** 41 likes · 2 retweets · 8 comments · 1.2K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T18:40:20+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/alpha_co/status/2039412564640079892](https://x.com/alpha_co/status/2039412564640079892)  


> 
> "is the drift protocol exploit real or just another april fools joke

if it is an april fools day joke it’s a horrible one"


### Post #155 by @Truunik
> **Author:** Truu ([@Truunik](https://x.com/Truunik))  
> **Metrics:** 7 likes · 2 retweets · 0 comments · 1.1K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T18:44:52+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Truunik/status/2039413707382632791](https://x.com/Truunik/status/2039413707382632791)  


> 
> "Interesting findings from Aryan.
@0xSid_agent
 also just ran an audit on the drift protocol contract ( highly experimental so dyor before taking anything below as a fact ) 

Here's my full analysis of Drift Protocol and today's exploit:
---
Approximately $270M was drained from"


### Post #156 by @_matisei
> **Author:** Mati ([@_matisei](https://x.com/_matisei))  
> **Metrics:** 24 likes · 2 retweets · 17 comments · 1.1K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T18:45:14+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/_matisei/status/2039413799296327683](https://x.com/_matisei/status/2039413799296327683)  


> 
> "Just checked my balance on drift protocol

I'm ready for a great start of q2

where should I invest?"


### Post #157 by @kotegnfts
> **Author:** koteg ([@kotegnfts](https://x.com/kotegnfts))  
> **Metrics:** 15 likes · 1 retweets · 9 comments · 1.1K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T18:35:24+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/kotegnfts/status/2039411324682170754](https://x.com/kotegnfts/status/2039411324682170754)  


> 
> "$250M+ EXPLOIT ON DRIFT PROTOCOL

exploiter currently doing this:

→ draining vaults 
→ swapping tokens to non freezable 
→ sending funds to mixers 
→ closing token accounts"


### Post #158 by @stablecoin_p
> **Author:** Piotr Saczuk ([@stablecoin_p](https://x.com/stablecoin_p))  
> **Metrics:** 7 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 1.1K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T18:07:25+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/stablecoin_p/status/2039404279551635835](https://x.com/stablecoin_p/status/2039404279551635835)  


> 
> "gm @cindyleowtt @davijlu @DriftProtocol 

220m stolen so far"


### Post #159 by @Naeven_0
> **Author:** Naeven ([@Naeven_0](https://x.com/Naeven_0))  
> **Metrics:** 36 likes · 2 retweets · 20 comments · 1.1K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T17:53:04+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Naeven_0/status/2039400670412116449](https://x.com/Naeven_0/status/2039400670412116449)  


> 
> "drift protocol is exploited for around $272M, 2 hrs ago

the hacker wallet had its first interaction with drift protocol a week ago

hacker wallet: HkGz4KmoZ7Zmk7HN6ndJ31UJ1qZ2qgwQxgVqQwovpZES"


### Post #160 by @laurashin
> **Author:** Laura Shin ([@laurashin](https://x.com/laurashin))  
> **Metrics:** 1 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 1.1K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T20:05:22+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/laurashin/status/2039433963408609736](https://x.com/laurashin/status/2039433963408609736)  


> 
> "After the Axios attack yesterday by DRPK, the timing of the Drift Protocol hack seems "sus" -- 
@tayvano_"


### Post #161 by @crexsol
> **Author:** 99.⨀ ([@crexsol](https://x.com/crexsol))  
> **Metrics:** 32 likes · 1 retweets · 6 comments · 1.0K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T19:53:54+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/crexsol/status/2039431076347629718](https://x.com/crexsol/status/2039431076347629718)  


> 
> "feel bad for solana , drift and everybody who were involved in this hack

hope yall come back stronger, think i have some funds in drift too (had longed mon over there tho just fractions)

but won't bother checking lol

hope the team can come w some terms w the hacker

just"


### Post #162 by @HYPEconomist
> **Author:** HYPEconomist | Theo Arc ([@HYPEconomist](https://x.com/HYPEconomist))  
> **Metrics:** 33 likes · 1 retweets · 7 comments · 1.0K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T19:13:24+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/HYPEconomist/status/2039420885799461159](https://x.com/HYPEconomist/status/2039420885799461159)  


> 
> "really sorry for anyone holding $DRIFT, but i spent the last year trying to get you to buy $HYPE instead"


### Post #163 by @isnotberlin
> **Author:** Berlin ([@isnotberlin](https://x.com/isnotberlin))  
> **Metrics:** 11 likes · 0 retweets · 4 comments · 1.0K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T19:39:31+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/isnotberlin/status/2039427457665654863](https://x.com/isnotberlin/status/2039427457665654863)  


> 
> "Another hack incident.
@solana
 -based perpetual protocol 
@DriftProtocol
 was hacked with an exploit (attack) exceeding $200M, according to on-chain data verification."


### Post #164 by @TheDEFIac
> **Author:** DeFiac ([@TheDEFIac](https://x.com/TheDEFIac))  
> **Metrics:** 4 likes · 0 retweets · 3 comments · 983 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T17:14:59+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/TheDEFIac/status/2039391084367794225](https://x.com/TheDEFIac/status/2039391084367794225)  


> 
> "Onchain looks like Drift might have been exploited for a LOT."


### Post #165 by @stogolp
> **Author:** sgp ([@stogolp](https://x.com/stogolp))  
> **Metrics:** 18 likes · 1 retweets · 2 comments · 976 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T18:52:38+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/stogolp/status/2039415658123850217](https://x.com/stogolp/status/2039415658123850217)  


> 
> "anyways hopefully none of my chad followers lost money in drift protocol. let's win!"


### Post #166 by @0x_ZHUANG
> **Author:** Zhuang, 庄 ([@0x_ZHUANG](https://x.com/0x_ZHUANG))  
> **Metrics:** 9 likes · 1 retweets · 0 comments · 942 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T17:41:28+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/0x_ZHUANG/status/2039397751226773518](https://x.com/0x_ZHUANG/status/2039397751226773518)  


> 
> "seems like $200M just got exploited from drift 

this bear market is brutal enough"


### Post #167 by @Trader_CSK
> **Author:** CSK ([@Trader_CSK](https://x.com/Trader_CSK))  
> **Metrics:** 6 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 855 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T19:28:41+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Trader_CSK/status/2039424732559253947](https://x.com/Trader_CSK/status/2039424732559253947)  


> 
> "Drift exploited for 200+ million"


### Post #168 by @laurashin
> **Author:** Laura Shin ([@laurashin](https://x.com/laurashin))  
> **Metrics:** 4 likes · 0 retweets · 4 comments · 847 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T19:50:47+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/laurashin/status/2039430295372337158](https://x.com/laurashin/status/2039430295372337158)  


> 
> "Drift Protocol Hack, Canton vs Crypto, Quantum Breakthroughs and More"


### Post #169 by @bsmokes
> **Author:** bsmokes.eth ([@bsmokes](https://x.com/bsmokes))  
> **Metrics:** 9 likes · 0 retweets · 1 comments · 768 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T23:36:54+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/bsmokes/status/2039487198148370498](https://x.com/bsmokes/status/2039487198148370498)  


> 
> "Soooo does the $200M Drift hack qualify as a "Special Situation"?

Asking for a friend."


### Post #170 by @mr_burns_d3f
> **Author:** Burns ([@mr_burns_d3f](https://x.com/mr_burns_d3f))  
> **Metrics:** 17 likes · 8 retweets · 2 comments · 765 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T19:35:03+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/mr_burns_d3f/status/2039426335467004262](https://x.com/mr_burns_d3f/status/2039426335467004262)  


> 
> "Let’s talk about the Drift Protocol compromise, and how it relates to D3fenders.

I know I made an April fools joke today about getting bought out by 
@MetaMask
 but the truth of the matter is Web3 isn’t very safe. Big wallets and big platforms would like you to believe that they"


### Post #171 by @kaiynne
> **Author:** kain.inx ([@kaiynne](https://x.com/kaiynne))  
> **Metrics:** 8 likes · 2 retweets · 2 comments · 739 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T19:50:51+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/kaiynne/status/2039430311516221922](https://x.com/kaiynne/status/2039430311516221922)  


> 
> "Drift Protocol Hack, Canton vs Crypto, Quantum Breakthroughs and More"


### Post #172 by @BtcSleep
> **Author:** Albert（ ([@BtcSleep](https://x.com/BtcSleep))  
> **Metrics:** 4 likes · 2 retweets · 0 comments · 724 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T22:23:14+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/BtcSleep/status/2039468660075733101](https://x.com/BtcSleep/status/2039468660075733101)  


> 
> "DRIFT got hit with a $270M exploit, which is about 43 billion yen. How many times have they been screwed over, damn it. The ones who were spreading info saying DRIFT is highly rated overseas so it's all good should do some serious reflecting."


### Post #173 by @oshield_io
> **Author:** OShield ([@oshield_io](https://x.com/oshield_io))  
> **Metrics:** 12 likes · 5 retweets · 1 comments · 715 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T19:29:29+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/oshield_io/status/2039424933907059118](https://x.com/oshield_io/status/2039424933907059118)  


> 
> "Update — 
@DriftProtocol
 uses two different multisig wallets  both with the same set of members, astonishingly 

1 ) Risk Council —

2-of-5 multisig that two of the keys were compromised to upgrade the program’s admin key and setup the vault for the scam token CVT"


### Post #174 by @bukanpamanmu
> **Author:** pamanberuang ([@bukanpamanmu](https://x.com/bukanpamanmu))  
> **Metrics:** 9 likes · 0 retweets · 1 comments · 711 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T23:32:34+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/bukanpamanmu/status/2039486108732641344](https://x.com/bukanpamanmu/status/2039486108732641344)  


> 
> "Drift got exploited!!! and it's one of the defi on Solana for lending borrowing!!

Solana protocols potentially impacted by the exploit 
@DriftProtocol
:
•  
@project0
•  Vault 
@ranger_finance
•  Savings 
@xplaceapp
•  Classic Mode 
@uselulo
•  Normal Mode 
@DeFiCarrot
•"


### Post #175 by @cryptojack
> **Author:** CryptoJack ([@cryptojack](https://x.com/cryptojack))  
> **Metrics:** 7 likes · 0 retweets · 6 comments · 695 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T18:48:39+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/cryptojack/status/2039414655634801122](https://x.com/cryptojack/status/2039414655634801122)  


> 
> "Drift Protocol has been exploited for $220,000,000."


### Post #176 by @Rus_Khairullin
> **Author:** Ruslan Khairullin ([@Rus_Khairullin](https://x.com/Rus_Khairullin))  
> **Metrics:** 6 likes · 0 retweets · 2 comments · 662 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T17:58:44+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Rus_Khairullin/status/2039402096072483310](https://x.com/Rus_Khairullin/status/2039402096072483310)  


> 
> "Drift Protocol getting exploited right now.

On-chain numbers from the drain:
~$20M in SOL
~$51M in USDC
~$11M in cbBTC
~$4M in WBTC
dozens more assets
Total estimated: $200-270M drained.
One vault dropped from ~$300M to ~$40M.
$DRIFT token -12.7% and still falling."


### Post #177 by @0xVaLeRiO
> **Author:** valerio | funny.money ([@0xVaLeRiO](https://x.com/0xVaLeRiO))  
> **Metrics:** 10 likes · 1 retweets · 4 comments · 659 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T22:12:02+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/0xVaLeRiO/status/2039465842258170091](https://x.com/0xVaLeRiO/status/2039465842258170091)  


> 
> "I am admitting I did the 
@DriftProtocol
 hack.

I will keep a retainer for finding the vulnerability and return 90% of the funds!"


### Post #178 by @OxNipsey
> **Author:** Nipsey ([@OxNipsey](https://x.com/OxNipsey))  
> **Metrics:** 29 likes · 1 retweets · 4 comments · 656 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T20:24:13+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/OxNipsey/status/2039438708537954495](https://x.com/OxNipsey/status/2039438708537954495)  


> 
> "DriftProtocol team exploited themselves lol
they know nothing will be done and  that's the truth"


### Post #179 by @creativeburne
> **Author:** CreativeDude ([@creativeburne](https://x.com/creativeburne))  
> **Metrics:** 18 likes · 0 retweets · 6 comments · 643 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T18:05:42+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/creativeburne/status/2039403846699495767](https://x.com/creativeburne/status/2039403846699495767)  


> 
> "If your timeline full of April 1st jokes

Putting this here in case you haven’t heard crazy shii

the $DRIFT token went down %30 after this $200M hack 

Pray for your bags if you still holding it"


### Post #180 by @MidTermDev
> **Author:** MidTermDev ([@MidTermDev](https://x.com/MidTermDev))  
> **Metrics:** 2 likes · 0 retweets · 2 comments · 573 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T17:48:11+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/MidTermDev/status/2039399440725795000](https://x.com/MidTermDev/status/2039399440725795000)  


> 
> "Approx $200m in damages from 
@DriftProtocol
 exploit today.

Unfortunately - this is not an April fools joke."


### Post #181 by @synatraxyz
> **Author:** synatra ([@synatraxyz](https://x.com/synatraxyz))  
> **Metrics:** 17 likes · 1 retweets · 2 comments · 534 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T18:18:08+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/synatraxyz/status/2039406977122709675](https://x.com/synatraxyz/status/2039406977122709675)  


> 
> "Synatra Pools are not exposed to the 
@DriftProtocol
 hack."


### Post #182 by @Dropstab_com
> **Author:** DropsTab ([@Dropstab_com](https://x.com/Dropstab_com))  
> **Metrics:** 2 likes · 0 retweets · 1 comments · 511 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T17:39:28+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Dropstab_com/status/2039397245410275692](https://x.com/Dropstab_com/status/2039397245410275692)  


> 
> "@DriftProtocol
 $DRIFT might be getting exploited ~$220m stolen

HkGz4KmoZ7Zmk7HN6ndJ31UJ1qZ2qgwQxgVqQwovpZES"


### Post #183 by @ByzGeneral
> **Author:** Byzantine General ([@ByzGeneral](https://x.com/ByzGeneral))  
> **Metrics:** 4 likes · 0 retweets · 2 comments · 508 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T21:39:19+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/ByzGeneral/status/2039457605630759145](https://x.com/ByzGeneral/status/2039457605630759145)  


> 
> "Woops, $DRIFT got hacked it seems."


### Post #184 by @realpepito
> **Author:** Pierre ([@realpepito](https://x.com/realpepito))  
> **Metrics:** 22 likes · 4 retweets · 7 comments · 507 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T20:52:07+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/realpepito/status/2039445730432102566](https://x.com/realpepito/status/2039445730432102566)  


> 
> "Monad perp dex shitting on Drift while they had some oracle mispricing last week (chainlink) is peak comedy.

Build something valuable then talk shit!"


### Post #185 by @bunnie0xeth
> **Author:** Jay | (◕‿◕) ([@bunnie0xeth](https://x.com/bunnie0xeth))  
> **Metrics:** 12 likes · 1 retweets · 4 comments · 507 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T17:44:49+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/bunnie0xeth/status/2039398594672038100](https://x.com/bunnie0xeth/status/2039398594672038100)  


> 
> ". 
@DriftProtocol
 has been hacked for $220M+

withdraw ur funds asap"


### Post #186 by @0xJonnyDee
> **Author:** Jonny Dee ([@0xJonnyDee](https://x.com/0xJonnyDee))  
> **Metrics:** 31 likes · 0 retweets · 7 comments · 446 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T20:03:00+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/0xJonnyDee/status/2039433367473594871](https://x.com/0xJonnyDee/status/2039433367473594871)  


> 
> "As the numbers currently stand, 
@DriftProtocol
's exploit today makes it the 4th highest DeFi Exploit in history.   

*Data from 
@TheBlockCo
, edited with AI."


### Post #187 by @zkgoudan
> **Author:** 李狗蛋3.0 ([@zkgoudan](https://x.com/zkgoudan))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 1 comments · 437 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T18:26:03+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/zkgoudan/status/2039408969698127948](https://x.com/zkgoudan/status/2039408969698127948)  


> 
> "Stop sleeping, haven't even gotten out of bed yet? The house has been emptied out—don't tell me you guys started spending the money yourselves? 
@DriftProtocol"


### Post #188 by @SwapKitPowered
> **Author:** SwapKit.dev ([@SwapKitPowered](https://x.com/SwapKitPowered))  
> **Metrics:** 7 likes · 5 retweets · 3 comments · 434 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T17:57:43+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/SwapKitPowered/status/2039401837644652593](https://x.com/SwapKitPowered/status/2039401837644652593)  


> 
> "We have temporarily paused Solana swaps in light of the recent 
@DriftProtocol
 exploit. Sad situation, but nice to see the swift response from the cross-chain gang: 
@near_intents
 @Chainflip
 also proactively paused."


### Post #189 by @notsofast
> **Author:** notsofast ([@notsofast](https://x.com/notsofast))  
> **Metrics:** 9 likes · 0 retweets · 1 comments · 421 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T19:17:50+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/notsofast/status/2039422000200892657](https://x.com/notsofast/status/2039422000200892657)  


> 
> "drift protocol is broken but not as broken as my heart"


### Post #190 by @Manners_ST
> **Author:** 0xManners ([@Manners_ST](https://x.com/Manners_ST))  
> **Metrics:** 4 likes · 0 retweets · 1 comments · 406 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T23:31:00+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Manners_ST/status/2039485712333213864](https://x.com/Manners_ST/status/2039485712333213864)  


> 
> "Maybe we need to comeback Cexs  

1/2 TVL on 
@DriftProtocol
 is gone"


### Post #191 by @InputEndorsers
> **Author:** $inputendorsers | Cardano DRep ([@InputEndorsers](https://x.com/InputEndorsers))  
> **Metrics:** 17 likes · 0 retweets · 1 comments · 377 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T21:52:53+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/InputEndorsers/status/2039461021811704059](https://x.com/InputEndorsers/status/2039461021811704059)  


> 
> "BREAKING: @Solana based perpetuals protocol @DriftProtocol exploited for over $200M, onchain data confirms."


### Post #192 by @eazibackup
> **Author:** eazi of web3 ([@eazibackup](https://x.com/eazibackup))  
> **Metrics:** 14 likes · 0 retweets · 6 comments · 351 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T17:51:51+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/eazibackup/status/2039400363241898355](https://x.com/eazibackup/status/2039400363241898355)  


> 
> "holy fock looks like over $220M has been stolen from drift protocol, this is not april fool 

stay safu"


### Post #193 by @getaxal
> **Author:** Axal ([@getaxal](https://x.com/getaxal))  
> **Metrics:** 9 likes · 2 retweets · 0 comments · 350 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T19:23:06+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/getaxal/status/2039423326754414662](https://x.com/getaxal/status/2039423326754414662)  


> 
> "Axal has no exposure to Drift Protocol. 

No underlying vault strategies have allocations deployed through Drift.

As always, allocations can be verified independently in your Axal account."


### Post #194 by @DarkLord_gr
> **Author:** DarkLord_gr | DeFi Dojo ([@DarkLord_gr](https://x.com/DarkLord_gr))  
> **Metrics:** 6 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 313 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T18:16:00+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/DarkLord_gr/status/2039406439731454045](https://x.com/DarkLord_gr/status/2039406439731454045)  


> 
> "Be careful everyone, if you have exposure to drift or the below tokens maybe you need to take action!"


### Post #195 by @hyeon__dev
> **Author:** Hyeon | Σ: ([@hyeon__dev](https://x.com/hyeon__dev))  
> **Metrics:** 2 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 287 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T18:02:05+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/hyeon__dev/status/2039402937227809251](https://x.com/hyeon__dev/status/2039402937227809251)  


> 
> "The $Drift hacker was carrying a large amount of $fart. 
He's probably going to sell it."


### Post #196 by @prxfecy0x
> **Author:** prxfecy ([@prxfecy0x](https://x.com/prxfecy0x))  
> **Metrics:** 32 likes · 4 retweets · 13 comments · 281 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T20:01:54+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/prxfecy0x/status/2039433090771132506](https://x.com/prxfecy0x/status/2039433090771132506)  


> 
> "Two of the protocols that I’ve been supporting on Solana didn’t get affected by the Drift exploit 

I hope they fix the problem as fast as possible, much love and respect to Drift as well"


### Post #197 by @CHOPPAtheSHARK
> **Author:** Chop ([@CHOPPAtheSHARK](https://x.com/CHOPPAtheSHARK))  
> **Metrics:** 13 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 264 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T22:01:19+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/CHOPPAtheSHARK/status/2039463141931876620](https://x.com/CHOPPAtheSHARK/status/2039463141931876620)  


> 
> "Monad perp dexes getting rekt by Chainlink

DRIFT getting rekt using Switchboard 
@PythNetwork
. Calm. Moisturized. In our lane. Flourishing. The #1 choice for DeFi and TradFi by a wide margin for a REASON"


### Post #198 by @Den_zel21
> **Author:** Arthur ([@Den_zel21](https://x.com/Den_zel21))  
> **Metrics:** 2 likes · 2 retweets · 1 comments · 262 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T18:52:24+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Den_zel21/status/2039415600758272353](https://x.com/Den_zel21/status/2039415600758272353)  


> 
> "Drift Protocol may have just lost $270M in one of DeFi's biggest exploits ever

here's everything we know so far 

Around 4PM UTC today, onchain trackers started flagging something terrifying , hundreds of millions of dollars quietly leaving Drift Protocol's vault in real time"


### Post #199 by @gentlespreedev
> **Author:** Gentle Spree ([@gentlespreedev](https://x.com/gentlespreedev))  
> **Metrics:** 4 likes · 1 retweets · 2 comments · 256 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T19:48:07+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/gentlespreedev/status/2039429621674909922](https://x.com/gentlespreedev/status/2039429621674909922)  


> 
> "RIP $DRIFT, remember farming the shit outta this years back and got dust. Did u not learn of the hack? I heard it was a 220million hack on DRIFT."


### Post #200 by @GujilRuipa
> **Author:** Gujil Ruipa ([@GujilRuipa](https://x.com/GujilRuipa))  
> **Metrics:** 12 likes · 0 retweets · 10 comments · 252 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T18:55:39+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/GujilRuipa/status/2039416420791136590](https://x.com/GujilRuipa/status/2039416420791136590)  


> 
> "( Breaking News ) someone stole $270M USD from Drift Protocol (aka biggest Solana perp DEX)"


### Post #201 by @ImDenixSol
> **Author:** Denis ([@ImDenixSol](https://x.com/ImDenixSol))  
> **Metrics:** 3 likes · 1 retweets · 2 comments · 239 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T22:44:10+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/ImDenixSol/status/2039473927945077099](https://x.com/ImDenixSol/status/2039473927945077099)  


> 
> "Tough day for Solana DeFi.
@DriftProtocol
 exploit impacting $285M+ and affecting users across 
@GetPyra
 & 
@Loopscale
 

Supporting the teams as they work through this. As a user, I just hope funds are safe.

This is why resilient, transparent DeFi matters.

Solana DeFi always."


### Post #202 by @bitbullnoah
> **Author:** BitBull Noah ([@bitbullnoah](https://x.com/bitbullnoah))  
> **Metrics:** 27 likes · 0 retweets · 14 comments · 219 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T21:17:40+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/bitbullnoah/status/2039452159453065262](https://x.com/bitbullnoah/status/2039452159453065262)  


> 
> "everything about $DRIFT protocol exploit

270m drained in a single coordinated move
around 50% percent of tvl wiped

attacker wallet
hkgz4kmoz7zmk7hn6ndj31uj1qz2qgwqxgvqqwovpzes

funded 8 days before via near intents
stayed inactive
then received massive inflows from drift vaults"


### Post #203 by @i_am_vickyd
> **Author:** Cmvng ([@i_am_vickyd](https://x.com/i_am_vickyd))  
> **Metrics:** 9 likes · 0 retweets · 1 comments · 219 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T18:56:20+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/i_am_vickyd/status/2039416589490041061](https://x.com/i_am_vickyd/status/2039416589490041061)  


> 
> "BREAKING 

>> Drift Protocol seems to have been exploited, with losses estimated at $270M
suspiciously transferred to wallet HkGz4K

No official statement has been released yet

- happening on the first day of the new quarter is not a good look.."


### Post #204 by @TacSticks
> **Author:** Tac ([@TacSticks](https://x.com/TacSticks))  
> **Metrics:** 2 likes · 0 retweets · 1 comments · 214 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T19:15:42+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/TacSticks/status/2039421463523115429](https://x.com/TacSticks/status/2039421463523115429)  


> 
> "BREAKING: DriftProtocol
 Under Active Exploit
 (April 1, 2026)

Solana’s leading perps DEX is currently under attack.Official statement:  Deposits & withdrawals suspended  

Team coordinating with security firms, bridges & exchanges to contain it

On-chain reports: $200M–$270M+"


### Post #205 by @CoinMarketCap:kanalcoindotcom
> **Author:** ([@CoinMarketCap:kanalcoindotcom](https://x.com/CoinMarketCap:kanalcoindotcom))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 200 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T18:15:08.538989+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/69cd5e517712cf69b2807fd0/](https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/69cd5e517712cf69b2807fd0/)  


> 
> "Drift Protocol Exploit? $270M Moved to Wallet HkGz4K


Drift Protocol, a decentralized exchange built on the Solana blockchain, is at the center of an unconfirmed exploit report after allegations surfaced on April 1, 2026 that over $270 million i"


### Post #206 by @gryndamere
> **Author:** Gryndamere ([@gryndamere](https://x.com/gryndamere))  
> **Metrics:** 7 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 184 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T22:02:36+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/gryndamere/status/2039463466268790945](https://x.com/gryndamere/status/2039463466268790945)  


> 
> "thru 
@DriftProtocol
 's api it seems like 
@AxiomExchange
 has 20m stuck in drift;
8oZhUFmrA7p3SkVX7o4nFfSLsmt3KfCyW8grFydtvvuj
drift account name: Axiom-JLP-DN

which receives the fees from axiom BHwxbJTeGTZ2froktXcq8R1hCUgkkpTw7ffcMFk5Anvi"


### Post #207 by @uiuxweb
> **Author:** Sarwar ([@uiuxweb](https://x.com/uiuxweb))  
> **Metrics:** 17 likes · 0 retweets · 10 comments · 181 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T18:33:37+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/uiuxweb/status/2039410874046357740](https://x.com/uiuxweb/status/2039410874046357740)  


> 
> "Drift Protocol hacked"


### Post #208 by @0xSrMessi
> **Author:** SrMessi.sol ([@0xSrMessi](https://x.com/0xSrMessi))  
> **Metrics:** 9 likes · 0 retweets · 4 comments · 180 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T18:24:06+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/0xSrMessi/status/2039408478398128185](https://x.com/0xSrMessi/status/2039408478398128185)  


> 
> "It seems Drift just got hacked

Source: 
thestreet.com/crypto/markets
…"


### Post #209 by @0xapacx
> **Author:** apacx ([@0xapacx](https://x.com/0xapacx))  
> **Metrics:** 6 likes · 0 retweets · 2 comments · 174 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T19:24:38+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/0xapacx/status/2039423714715197575](https://x.com/0xapacx/status/2039423714715197575)  


> 
> "Thank You 
@Geninsus
 for creating 
@jup_portfolio
. I was able to check my positions across all the platforms to see 0 exposure to Drift.

My Maximum Trust is still for 
@humafinance
, 
@onrefinance
 and others which have 80% of my holdings on Solana with minimal risk and exposure."


### Post #210 by @hodl_strong
> **Author:** hødl ([@hodl_strong](https://x.com/hodl_strong))  
> **Metrics:** 5 likes · 0 retweets · 2 comments · 158 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T18:22:58+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/hodl_strong/status/2039408194728955998](https://x.com/hodl_strong/status/2039408194728955998)  


> 
> "Drift Protocol just got exploited with over $270M transferred to wallet HkGz4K. 

very sus."


### Post #211 by @fz7trades
> **Author:** fz7 ([@fz7trades](https://x.com/fz7trades))  
> **Metrics:** 2 likes · 0 retweets · 1 comments · 146 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T17:56:47+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/fz7trades/status/2039401605745779031](https://x.com/fz7trades/status/2039401605745779031)  


> 
> "EVERYONE AND THERE MOTHER WANTS TALK ABOUT THE DRIFT SHIT BUT NOBODY IS BUYING THE COIN???????

9hkRhhQGfTbWf7TCKjxZRabLdxRhsnfWpQXTPF2ppump"


### Post #212 by @dropsy_protocol
> **Author:** Dropsy ([@dropsy_protocol](https://x.com/dropsy_protocol))  
> **Metrics:** 9 likes · 1 retweets · 0 comments · 146 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T20:56:19+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/dropsy_protocol/status/2039446784662008143](https://x.com/dropsy_protocol/status/2039446784662008143)  


> 
> "You want to understand 
@DriftProtocol
 exploit.
 Check this"


### Post #213 by @antiguariatt
> **Author:** milchik ([@antiguariatt](https://x.com/antiguariatt))  
> **Metrics:** 40 likes · 0 retweets · 8 comments · 131 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T18:55:46+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/antiguariatt/status/2039416449274728880](https://x.com/antiguariatt/status/2039416449274728880)  


> 
> "just saw the drift hacking news and immediately jumped into 
@minara
 to get the full picture

info originally came from 
@mert
 tweet about it

here's what the analysis showed:
$270M drained from 
@DriftProtocol
 in literally an hour. nobody noticed for 60 minutes. the attacker"


### Post #214 by @dropsy_protocol
> **Author:** Dropsy ([@dropsy_protocol](https://x.com/dropsy_protocol))  
> **Metrics:** 8 likes · 2 retweets · 3 comments · 115 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T19:23:55+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/dropsy_protocol/status/2039423531398709326](https://x.com/dropsy_protocol/status/2039423531398709326)  


> 
> "Looks like 
@DriftProtocol
 may have been exploited.

Large transfers spotted:
• $3M USDC
• $2M USDC
• $1M USDC
Funds moving fast across wallets.
Stay safe out there.

Exploiter Address :  HkGz4KmoZ7Zmk7HN6ndJ31UJ1qZ2qgwQxgVqQwovpZES"


### Post #215 by @doubleup_app
> **Author:** DoubleUp ([@doubleup_app](https://x.com/doubleup_app))  
> **Metrics:** 3 likes · 0 retweets · 1 comments · 112 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T20:18:50+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/doubleup_app/status/2039437351311556818](https://x.com/doubleup_app/status/2039437351311556818)  


> 
> "BREAKING: 
@DriftProtocol
 loses to 
@CetusProtocol
 by 23m! 

Looks like SUI wins yet again in the SUILANA wars"


### Post #216 by @ilia_el_pro
> **Author:** ilia ([@ilia_el_pro](https://x.com/ilia_el_pro))  
> **Metrics:** 1 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 83 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T21:21:32+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/ilia_el_pro/status/2039453131872841807](https://x.com/ilia_el_pro/status/2039453131872841807)  


> 
> "i dont understand $DRIFT hacker is fucking wintermute wtf is happening with $fartcoin why its not rugging"


### Post #217 by @Binansmartkid
> **Author:** Binan Smart Kid ([@Binansmartkid](https://x.com/Binansmartkid))  
> **Metrics:** 8 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 82 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T18:32:42+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Binansmartkid/status/2039410642130551251](https://x.com/Binansmartkid/status/2039410642130551251)  


> 
> "Unusual activity detected on Drift protocol, wait for further notice before deposit and stay safu."


### Post #218 by @cryptothedoggy
> **Author:** cryptothedoggy ([@cryptothedoggy](https://x.com/cryptothedoggy))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 1 comments · 63 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T18:00:54+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/cryptothedoggy/status/2039402639612661931](https://x.com/cryptothedoggy/status/2039402639612661931)  


> 
> "BREAKING

$DRIFT just fell off a cliff.

Down 20% after exploit reports. 

Brutal"


### Post #219 by @codeboc_eth
> **Author:** cobe.hype ([@codeboc_eth](https://x.com/codeboc_eth))  
> **Metrics:** 2 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 61 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T18:24:08+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/codeboc_eth/status/2039408486979657755](https://x.com/codeboc_eth/status/2039408486979657755)  


> 
> "wtf?? Literal free cash grab and the team can't (or won't) do anything to stop it

Hey 
@DriftProtocol
 I think today is supposed to be April Fools not Thanksgiving 

Source: 
@mlmabc"


### Post #220 by @Dextools_Daily
> **Author:** DEXTools Daily ([@Dextools_Daily](https://x.com/Dextools_Daily))  
> **Metrics:** 31 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 53 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T02:26:33+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Dextools_Daily/status/2039167502861889624](https://x.com/Dextools_Daily/status/2039167502861889624)  


> 
> "@DriftProtocol
 — 
@Solana
’s onchain perps engine 

Trade perps, spot & earn yield with unified margin, deep liquidity & CEX-level speed — fully non-custodial.

 As onchain volume grows, Drift is positioning as core infra for pro traders in DeFi 

Onchain perps season loading"


### Post #221 by @asgardfi
> **Author:** Asgard Finance ([@asgardfi](https://x.com/asgardfi))  
> **Metrics:** 1 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 46 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T19:54:45+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/asgardfi/status/2039431291498791400](https://x.com/asgardfi/status/2039431291498791400)  


> 
> "Drift is one of the multiple credit venues that Asgard sources from.

Our current open interest routed through Drift is not significant.

On our end, we have disabled Drift as a credit venue on Asgard and are reaching out to affected users directly.

We're in contact with the x.com/DriftProtocol/…"


### Post #222 by @CoinPostMedia
> **Author:** Coin Post ([@CoinPostMedia](https://x.com/CoinPostMedia))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 31 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T18:39:05+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/CoinPostMedia/status/2039412248658034992](https://x.com/CoinPostMedia/status/2039412248658034992)  


> 
> "$DRIFT

$270M exploit

Not a good start for Q2..."


### Post #223 by @mogelonmuskmog
> **Author:** Wellnesskoenig ([@mogelonmuskmog](https://x.com/mogelonmuskmog))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 1 comments · 16 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T22:11:38+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/mogelonmuskmog/status/2039465740957319637](https://x.com/mogelonmuskmog/status/2039465740957319637)  


> 
> "$drift I see now first , good buy ?"


### Post #224 by @CoinMarketCap:Coinwy
> **Author:** ([@CoinMarketCap:Coinwy](https://x.com/CoinMarketCap:Coinwy))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T22:15:12.377026+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/69cd968ed5aed616166a42d6/](https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/69cd968ed5aed616166a42d6/)  


> 
> "EDX Markets Applies for OCC Trust Bank to Expand Crypto Services


EDX Markets has applied for an Office of the Comptroller of the Currency trust bank charter to create EDX Trust, National Association, a move that could expand its regulated crypto custody an"


### Post #225 by @CoinMarketCap:CoinTurkNews
> **Author:** ([@CoinMarketCap:CoinTurkNews](https://x.com/CoinMarketCap:CoinTurkNews))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T19:25:03.609614+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/69cd6eb6717e92387306992b/](https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/69cd6eb6717e92387306992b/)  


> 
> "Solana DeFi platform Drift urges caution after detecting unusual activity


The decentralized finance platform Drift, operating on the Solana blockchain, has alerted its users after detecting abnormal activity within its protocol. The announcement, published on Drift"


### Post #226 by @CoinMarketCap:nftenex
> **Author:** ([@CoinMarketCap:nftenex](https://x.com/CoinMarketCap:nftenex))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T19:25:03.609601+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/69cd6eb8d30b052c24ae2206/](https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/69cd6eb8d30b052c24ae2206/)  


> 
> "Drift Protocol SOL Exploit Drains Over $200M: Biggest DeFi Hack of 2026?


Drift Protocol SOL exploit reports hit Solana's trading stack after the derivatives venue disclosed unusual activity, and unconfirmed estimates said more than $200 million may have left proto"


### Post #227 by @CoinMarketCap:YellowNews
> **Author:** ([@CoinMarketCap:YellowNews](https://x.com/CoinMarketCap:YellowNews))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T21:55:05.728700+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/69cd91dd7712cf69b280803f/](https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/69cd91dd7712cf69b280803f/)  


> 
> "How Attackers Turned $500 Into $285M: The Drift Hack Breakdown


A sophisticated exploit targeting Drift Protocol appears to have drained an estimated $285 million after an attacker manipulated oracle pricing using a fabricated token, leveraged a compromis"


### Post #228 by @CoinMarketCap:Coinwy
> **Author:** ([@CoinMarketCap:Coinwy](https://x.com/CoinMarketCap:Coinwy))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T20:15:04.005661+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/69cd7a6ed5aed616166a42b8/](https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/69cd7a6ed5aed616166a42b8/)  


> 
> "Drift Protocol Warns of Potential Cybersecurity Exploit


Drift Protocol warned that it was facing a potential cybersecurity exploit, then said it was under active attack and halted deposits and withdrawals, a fast operational response that may limi"


### Post #229 by @CoinMarketCap:btcsistemien
> **Author:** ([@CoinMarketCap:btcsistemien](https://x.com/CoinMarketCap:btcsistemien))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T20:15:04.005670+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/69cd7a6dd5aed616166a42b4/](https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/69cd7a6dd5aed616166a42b4/)  


> 
> "Details Emerge on How Today’s $285 Million Drift Protocol Hack Unfolded—They Used an Unbelievable Tactic


Technical details are beginning to emerge regarding the potential large-scale attack on Drift Protocol, a Solana-based decentralized derivatives platform. On-chain data suggests the attack ma"


### Post #230 by @CoinMarketCap:Coinpaper
> **Author:** ([@CoinMarketCap:Coinpaper](https://x.com/CoinMarketCap:Coinpaper))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T22:25:07.133572+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/69cd98e6d5aed616166a42dc/](https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/69cd98e6d5aed616166a42dc/)  


> 
> "Solana DeFi Platform Drift Flags Unusual Activity, Users Warned


Solana-based decentralized finance (DeFi) platform Drift is investigating unusual activity on its network, raising concerns among users. The platform warned, “We are observing unusual activit"


### Post #231 by @CoinMarketCap:Cointelegraph
> **Author:** ([@CoinMarketCap:Cointelegraph](https://x.com/CoinMarketCap:Cointelegraph))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T19:25:03.609622+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/69cd6eb8d5aed616166a4294/](https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/69cd6eb8d5aed616166a4294/)  


> 
> "Drift Protocol warns users to pause deposits amid 'unusual' trading activity


Drift Protocol, a decentralized cryptocurrency exchange (DEX), detected “unusual” trading activity on its platform on Wednesday and warned users not to deposit funds until the issue has been"


### Post #232 by @CoinMarketCap:YellowNews
> **Author:** ([@CoinMarketCap:YellowNews](https://x.com/CoinMarketCap:YellowNews))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T20:05:07.625741+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/69cd7815d5aed616166a429c/](https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/69cd7815d5aed616166a429c/)  


> 
> "Solana-Based Drift Protocol Hit By $270m Exploit, Token Drops 11%


Solana-based decentralized exchange Drift Protocol said Wednesday it was investigating a potential $270M exploit that triggered a sharp selloff in its native DRIFT(DRIFT) token, with blockcha"


### Post #233 by @CoinMarketCap:aicryptocore
> **Author:** ([@CoinMarketCap:aicryptocore](https://x.com/CoinMarketCap:aicryptocore))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T20:05:07.625759+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/69cd7818d5aed616166a42a2/](https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/69cd7818d5aed616166a42a2/)  


> 
> "Breaking: Drift Protocol-Related Address Logs Approximately $27... in Activity


<!DOCTYPE html> Breaking: Drift Protocol-Related Address Logs Approximately $27... in Activity Breaking: MLM Monitoring Flags Drift Protocol-Related Address With Approximately $27... Recorded"


### Post #234 by @CoinMarketCap:ItsBitcoinWorld
> **Author:** ([@CoinMarketCap:ItsBitcoinWorld](https://x.com/CoinMarketCap:ItsBitcoinWorld))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T20:05:07.625778+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/69cd781ad30b052c24ae221b/](https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/69cd781ad30b052c24ae221b/)  


> 
> "Drift Protocol Urgently Halts Deposits After Detecting Critical Abnormal Activity on Solana DEX


BitcoinWorld Drift Protocol Urgently Halts Deposits After Detecting Critical Abnormal Activity on Solana DEX In a significant development for decentralized finance security, Drift Protocol ha"


### Post #235 by @CoinMarketCap:ItsBitcoinWorld
> **Author:** ([@CoinMarketCap:ItsBitcoinWorld](https://x.com/CoinMarketCap:ItsBitcoinWorld))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T20:05:07.625793+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/69cd7818717e923873069937/](https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/69cd7818717e923873069937/)  


> 
> "Bithumb Suspends DRIFT Transactions: Critical Security Alert for Crypto Traders


BitcoinWorld Bithumb Suspends DRIFT Transactions: Critical Security Alert for Crypto Traders SEOUL, South Korea – March 15, 2025 – Bithumb, one of South Korea’s largest cryptocurrency exchang"


### Post #236 by @CoinMarketCap:bhnews
> **Author:** ([@CoinMarketCap:bhnews](https://x.com/CoinMarketCap:bhnews))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-01T19:25:03.609585+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/69cd6eb8861d397c6158e1c3/](https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/69cd6eb8861d397c6158e1c3/)  


> 
> "Unusual Activities Detected: A Call for Caution on Drift


You can also read this news on BH NEWS: Unusual Activities Detected: A Call for Caution on Drift The decentralized finance platform Drift, known for its operations on the Solana blockchain, h"




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