# $DRIFT Catalyst Posts & Social Intelligence Recap — April 02, 2026

> **Asset:** $DRIFT  
> **Date:** 2026-04-02 (April 02, 2026)  
> **Canonical URL:** https://cryptitalk.com/tokens/drift/2026-04-02  
> **Token Profile:** https://cryptitalk.com/tokens/drift.md  
> **Market Rankings:** https://cryptitalk.com/rankings.md  

---



## Curated Viral Posts & Community Evidence


### Post #1 by @YokaiCapital
> **Author:** Yokai Capital ([@YokaiCapital](https://x.com/YokaiCapital))  
> **Metrics:** 840 likes · 40 retweets · 129 comments · 370.5K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T11:09:29+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/YokaiCapital/status/2039661493172469988](https://x.com/YokaiCapital/status/2039661493172469988)  


> 
> "I did warn 
@zachxbt
 about this new nonce account hack that was going on March 22nd, which could have avoided the largest hack in the past two years of 
@DriftProtocol
 and many users including myself

I feel bad for everyone affected and its really important you all check your"


### Post #2 by @DriftProtocol
> **Author:** Drift ([@DriftProtocol](https://x.com/DriftProtocol))  
> **Metrics:** 683 likes · 244 retweets · 208 comments · 205.2K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T04:43:49+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/DriftProtocol/status/2039564437795836039](https://x.com/DriftProtocol/status/2039564437795836039)  


> 
> "Earlier today, a malicious actor gained unauthorized access to Drift Protocol through a novel attack involving durable nonces, resulting in a rapid takeover of Drift’s Security Council administrative powers.

This was a highly sophisticated operation that appears to have involved"


### Post #3 by @lookonchain
> **Author:** Lookonchain ([@lookonchain](https://x.com/lookonchain))  
> **Metrics:** 254 likes · 54 retweets · 26 comments · 75.9K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T01:40:13+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/lookonchain/status/2039518230222655742](https://x.com/lookonchain/status/2039518230222655742)  


> 
> "Update: 

The 
@DriftProtocol
 exploiter has now swapped all stolen assets ($270M+) into 129,066 $ETH($273M).
intel.arkm.com/explorer/entit
…"


### Post #4 by @Only1temmy
> **Author:** 𝕋𝕖𝕞𝕞𝕪 ([@Only1temmy](https://x.com/Only1temmy))  
> **Metrics:** 503 likes · 99 retweets · 81 comments · 48.0K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T06:56:26+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Only1temmy/status/2039597809788424677](https://x.com/Only1temmy/status/2039597809788424677)  


> 
> "i can't stop thinking about the drift protocol hack.

not because of the $280m. we've seen big numbers before. i can't stop thinking about how it happened. and what it says about everything we're building.

on april 1st, while people were posting jokes, an attacker drained $280"


### Post #5 by @lookonchain
> **Author:** Lookonchain ([@lookonchain](https://x.com/lookonchain))  
> **Metrics:** 183 likes · 18 retweets · 34 comments · 44.1K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T08:01:03+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/lookonchain/status/2039614071704797489](https://x.com/lookonchain/status/2039614071704797489)  


> 
> "The 
@DriftProtocol
 exploiter just spent another 2.46M $USDC to buy 1,195 $ETH. 

They have now bought 130,262 $ETH($267M) in total.
intel.arkm.com/explorer/entit
…"


### Post #6 by @MikusLP
> **Author:** Mikus ([@MikusLP](https://x.com/MikusLP))  
> **Metrics:** 52 likes · 7 retweets · 30 comments · 43.3K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T04:44:23+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/MikusLP/status/2039564579639091434](https://x.com/MikusLP/status/2039564579639091434)  


> 
> "Every one of you heard of Drift hack, but only selected few were able to profit from it

The exploit directly affected the protocol token $DRIFT, dropping the price by 40%

And here is the thing, liquidity closely follows the price, usually concentrating around the centerline. So"


### Post #7 by @forevergalxy
> **Author:** 币圈百科 ([@forevergalxy](https://x.com/forevergalxy))  
> **Metrics:** 63 likes · 6 retweets · 14 comments · 41.4K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T02:42:02+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/forevergalxy/status/2039533786858508520](https://x.com/forevergalxy/status/2039533786858508520)  


> 
> "Regarding $drift 
@DriftProtocol
 being hacked, in my opinion, at least half of the so-called hacks in the crypto world are just a show self-directed and self-acted by the project teams.

The ultimate goal is only one: to find an excuse for the project's rug pull to land softly."


### Post #8 by @usithetalk
> **Author:** Vugar Usi ([@usithetalk](https://x.com/usithetalk))  
> **Metrics:** 300 likes · 20 retweets · 23 comments · 41.1K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T06:45:00+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/usithetalk/status/2039594931711291767](https://x.com/usithetalk/status/2039594931711291767)  


> 
> "The 
@DriftProtocol
 incident is not just a protocol exploit.

It is a trust event for Solana DeFi.

When a leading onchain perps venue is compromised through privileged access, the market does not interpret it as an isolated bug. It raises broader questions around governance"


### Post #9 by @multisig
> **Author:** Squads ([@multisig](https://x.com/multisig))  
> **Metrics:** 399 likes · 75 retweets · 42 comments · 40.0K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T15:53:25+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/multisig/status/2039732946219720969](https://x.com/multisig/status/2039732946219720969)  


> 
> "Our investigation into the 
@DriftProtocol
 incident remains ongoing. Early evidence points to two compromised signers on Drift's admin multisig, which were used to execute a transaction modifying Drift's program configuration.

Squads programs were not compromised. We have also"


### Post #10 by @Cointelegraph
> **Author:** Cointelegraph ([@Cointelegraph](https://x.com/Cointelegraph))  
> **Metrics:** 318 likes · 34 retweets · 51 comments · 36.7K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T13:41:01+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Cointelegraph/status/2039699628690411815](https://x.com/Cointelegraph/status/2039699628690411815)  


> 
> "UPDATE: Arthur Hayes questions whether native multisig on Solana could have prevented the Drift hack."


### Post #11 by @SolanaFloor
> **Author:** SolanaFloor ([@SolanaFloor](https://x.com/SolanaFloor))  
> **Metrics:** 597 likes · 44 retweets · 28 comments · 35.7K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T00:22:27+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/SolanaFloor/status/2039498661236023481](https://x.com/SolanaFloor/status/2039498661236023481)  


> 
> "JUST IN: Onchain investigator 
@zachxbt
 lashes out at 
@circle
, saying it was “sleeping” as millions in $USDC were bridged from Solana to Ethereum via CCTP for hours during the $285M+ Drift exploit without intervention."


### Post #12 by @Chilearmy123
> **Author:** Clemente ([@Chilearmy123](https://x.com/Chilearmy123))  
> **Metrics:** 262 likes · 12 retweets · 71 comments · 35.4K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T15:35:53+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Chilearmy123/status/2039728533044441257](https://x.com/Chilearmy123/status/2039728533044441257)  


> 
> "The average Hyperliquid holder's response to Drift Protocol's $200M exploit"


### Post #13 by @sanyi_eth_
> **Author:** sanyi.eth ([@sanyi_eth_](https://x.com/sanyi_eth_))  
> **Metrics:** 24 likes · 8 retweets · 24 comments · 34.4K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T01:33:34+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/sanyi_eth_/status/2039516559643967582](https://x.com/sanyi_eth_/status/2039516559643967582)  


> 
> "I've always gotten up at noon in the past, but today around nine something, I just couldn't fall back asleep no matter what...
Got up and checked my phone, looked at the group chat, turns out 
@DriftProtocol
 got hacked

Originally thought I didn't lose anything... but just now"


### Post #14 by @heybeluga
> **Author:** Beluga ([@heybeluga](https://x.com/heybeluga))  
> **Metrics:** 152 likes · 12 retweets · 6 comments · 33.3K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T02:04:09+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/heybeluga/status/2039524254103068877](https://x.com/heybeluga/status/2039524254103068877)  


> 
> "Daily Edition: Drift Protocol Hacked for $250M+

A compromised admin key allowed attackers to steal hundreds of millions in seconds, over half of all funds held on Drift.

Here is a breakdown of what they did and how it happened 

Today might be April Fools but it’s been"


### Post #15 by @basedsnipez
> **Author:** based.slavic ([@basedsnipez](https://x.com/basedsnipez))  
> **Metrics:** 292 likes · 20 retweets · 100 comments · 29.9K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T09:55:49+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/basedsnipez/status/2039642952671055989](https://x.com/basedsnipez/status/2039642952671055989)  


> 
> "Solana exploits since 2020:

- 2022 wormhole bridge ~ $326M 
- Mango Markets (2022)  ~$116M
- Oracle - Cashio (2022)  ~$52M
- Crema Finance (2022)  ~$8.8M
- Loopscale (2025)  ~$5.8M
- Drift Protocol (2026) ~$280M

Base (
@base
) exploits since 2023:

- Unverified Lending Contracts"


### Post #16 by @Cointelegraph
> **Author:** Cointelegraph ([@Cointelegraph](https://x.com/Cointelegraph))  
> **Metrics:** 228 likes · 56 retweets · 46 comments · 29.4K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T11:01:07+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Cointelegraph/status/2039659385442426925](https://x.com/Cointelegraph/status/2039659385442426925)  


> 
> "LATEST: Ledger CTO suspects $280M Drift Protocol hack linked to North Korea threat actors."


### Post #17 by @YellowMedia_HQ
> **Author:** Yellow Media ([@YellowMedia_HQ](https://x.com/YellowMedia_HQ))  
> **Metrics:** 228 likes · 24 retweets · 18 comments · 27.9K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T06:08:44+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/YellowMedia_HQ/status/2039585805870719003](https://x.com/YellowMedia_HQ/status/2039585805870719003)  


> 
> "Over $270M exits Drift Protocol amid exploit concerns, with Jupiter Perps and stablecoins leading outflows"


### Post #18 by @DegenerateNews
> **Author:** DEGEN NEWS ([@DegenerateNews](https://x.com/DegenerateNews))  
> **Metrics:** 315 likes · 21 retweets · 34 comments · 26.1K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T05:06:19+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/DegenerateNews/status/2039570096419385635](https://x.com/DegenerateNews/status/2039570096419385635)  


> 
> "NEW: 
@zachxbt
 SAYS THAT 
@circle
 HAD ROUGHLY 6 HOURS AFTER THE 
@DriftProtocol
 ATTACK BEGAN BUT TOOK NO ACTION AS $230M+ IN USDC WAS BRIDGED VIA CCTP FROM SOLANA TO ETHEREUM ACROSS 100+ TXNS"


### Post #19 by @WhaleFactor
> **Author:** Whale Factor ([@WhaleFactor](https://x.com/WhaleFactor))  
> **Metrics:** 152 likes · 16 retweets · 17 comments · 23.9K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T00:52:30+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/WhaleFactor/status/2039506221762486339](https://x.com/WhaleFactor/status/2039506221762486339)  


> 
> "Drift Protocol just confirmed an "active attack."

$250 million drained. DRIFT token down 20%. Deposits and withdrawals halted.

"This is not an April Fools joke" they said.

Meanwhile on the same day:
- Franklin Templeton launched "Franklin Crypto" division
- Citadel's EDX filed"


### Post #20 by @zerolore
> **Author:** zerolore ([@zerolore](https://x.com/zerolore))  
> **Metrics:** 160 likes · 11 retweets · 22 comments · 22.4K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T09:25:16+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/zerolore/status/2039635263803023451](https://x.com/zerolore/status/2039635263803023451)  


> 
> "Yesterday, we were notified of a major exploit affecting 
@DriftProtocol
 on 
@solana
 .

Within 90 minutes of identifying the incident, we proactively froze the 
@USDT0_to
 infrastructure to prevent any potential movement of compromised funds from Solana towards other networks via our"


### Post #21 by @DivergSec
> **Author:** Diverg ([@DivergSec](https://x.com/DivergSec))  
> **Metrics:** 90 likes · 22 retweets · 15 comments · 21.6K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T15:20:36+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/DivergSec/status/2039724688998547698](https://x.com/DivergSec/status/2039724688998547698)  


> 
> "1/
We've spent the last ~16 hours conducting an independent forensic investigation into the 
@DriftProtocol
 exploit.

We are limited on what we can share publicly while we work alongside the Drift team and relevant authorities on the ongoing recovery effort.

Here's what we can"


### Post #22 by @SuhailKakar
> **Author:** Suhail Kakar ([@SuhailKakar](https://x.com/SuhailKakar))  
> **Metrics:** 140 likes · 15 retweets · 39 comments · 21.1K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T12:51:30+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/SuhailKakar/status/2039687165278642648](https://x.com/SuhailKakar/status/2039687165278642648)  


> 
> "this industry is cooked, man

a protocol gets drained for $270M+ and instead of talking about security standards, multisig setups, and how to prevent this from happening again, the debate becomes "well technically this isn't defi"

gmx, wormhole, ronin, drift - to the outside"


### Post #23 by @DriftProtocol
> **Author:** Drift ([@DriftProtocol](https://x.com/DriftProtocol))  
> **Metrics:** 80 likes · 11 retweets · 6 comments · 19.9K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T04:43:50+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/DriftProtocol/status/2039564439737766223](https://x.com/DriftProtocol/status/2039564439737766223)  


> 
> "Based on our investigation to date:

- This was not the result of a bug in Drift’s programs or smart contracts
- There is no evidence of compromised seed phrases
- The attack involved unauthorized or misrepresented transaction approvals obtained prior to execution, likely"


### Post #24 by @lookonchain
> **Author:** Lookonchain ([@lookonchain](https://x.com/lookonchain))  
> **Metrics:** 136 likes · 9 retweets · 28 comments · 19.3K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T07:30:11+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/lookonchain/status/2039606302352273420](https://x.com/lookonchain/status/2039606302352273420)  


> 
> "While the 
@DriftProtocol
 exploiter was swapping $270M+ in stolen assets into $USDC and bridging $USDC to #Ethereum to buy $ETH, 
@circle
 minted 500M $USDC on Solana.
intel.arkm.com/explorer/addre
…"


### Post #25 by @fennq_
> **Author:** fen ([@fennq_](https://x.com/fennq_))  
> **Metrics:** 135 likes · 17 retweets · 9 comments · 17.7K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T00:57:13+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/fennq_/status/2039507412085051775](https://x.com/fennq_/status/2039507412085051775)  


> 
> "We may have found the individual/s related to the 
@DriftProtocol
 incident.

We are willing to share all the information that we have with the Drift team.

My DMS are open, contact me if needed."


### Post #26 by @Whitelist1Media
> **Author:** Whitelist Media ([@Whitelist1Media](https://x.com/Whitelist1Media))  
> **Metrics:** 98 likes · 50 retweets · 15 comments · 15.3K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T11:16:20+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Whitelist1Media/status/2039663215093711361](https://x.com/Whitelist1Media/status/2039663215093711361)  


> 
> "Drift Protocol Hack Deep Dive 

• Protocol: Drift Protocol (Solana)
• Amount stolen: $285M
• Tokens stolen: $USDC, $JLP
• $DRIFT price impact: Fell to $0.04 (~$40M FDV)

 Attacker Prep
Attacker funded a dormant wallet via NEAR intents 8 days prior.
Wallet remained"


### Post #27 by @oragnes
> **Author:** 比特币橙子Trader ([@oragnes](https://x.com/oragnes))  
> **Metrics:** 36 likes · 1 retweets · 6 comments · 15.0K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T12:00:03+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/oragnes/status/2039674219894906897](https://x.com/oragnes/status/2039674219894906897)  


> 
> "Drift Robbed of $285 Million, Token Price Halves Instantly! This Could Be the Start of the Entire DeFi Narrative Collapsing!

Early this morning, the Drift vault still held $309 million.  
One hour later, only $41 million was left.  
The stolen amount exceeded $280 million."


### Post #28 by @TheMaran
> **Author:** Maran ([@TheMaran](https://x.com/TheMaran))  
> **Metrics:** 86 likes · 8 retweets · 19 comments · 14.6K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T05:30:03+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/TheMaran/status/2039576070501147024](https://x.com/TheMaran/status/2039576070501147024)  


> 
> "> be drift
> raised $52,300,000 from vcs
> lost $270,000,000 in a hack
> launched points program
> farmed the community
> dropped a vc infected token
> listed on tier 1 exchanges
> white whale drama happened
> he shitted on hyperliquid
> he shilled drift as an alternative
> hl"


### Post #29 by @AltCryptoGems
> **Author:** Sjuul | AltCryptoGems ([@AltCryptoGems](https://x.com/AltCryptoGems))  
> **Metrics:** 143 likes · 3 retweets · 15 comments · 14.0K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T10:34:23+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/AltCryptoGems/status/2039652657602990264](https://x.com/AltCryptoGems/status/2039652657602990264)  


> 
> "Drift exploiters aren’t sitting on cash.

They’re aggressively rotating into ETH.

They have bought a total of 130,262 $ETH worth $267.67M.  

At the same time, $DRIFT is crashing hard and is already down over 41%."


### Post #30 by @perena
> **Author:** Perena ([@perena](https://x.com/perena))  
> **Metrics:** 80 likes · 9 retweets · 8 comments · 13.1K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T07:26:11+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/perena/status/2039605295807406272](https://x.com/perena/status/2039605295807406272)  


> 
> "Update:

Deposits and withdrawals across all USD Star (USD*) strategies are now resumed.

USD*, NEST, and GLOW vaults are NOT AFFECTED by the 
@DriftProtocol
 exploit.

USD* is built on a multi-strategy architecture with independent yield sources, which does not include Drift as a"


### Post #31 by @binji_x
> **Author:** binji ([@binji_x](https://x.com/binji_x))  
> **Metrics:** 90 likes · 9 retweets · 16 comments · 12.5K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T10:06:37+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/binji_x/status/2039645669510525185](https://x.com/binji_x/status/2039645669510525185)  


> 
> "Do not drift away from core principles. 

My heart goes out to people losing funds due to the 
@DriftProtocol
 hack but we must not let such teams masquerade themselves as DeFi and damage our reputation. 

DeFi = decentralized finance. 

they are NOT DeFi."


### Post #32 by @HoangTrungDS
> **Author:** Hoàng Trung ([@HoangTrungDS](https://x.com/HoangTrungDS))  
> **Metrics:** 39 likes · 3 retweets · 23 comments · 12.5K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T03:33:24+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/HoangTrungDS/status/2039546714940727678](https://x.com/HoangTrungDS/status/2039546714940727678)  


> 
> "DRIFT PROTOCOL JUST GOT HIT BY A "HACK" FOR 270M$ 

Last night, the 
@DriftProtocol
 exchange (a big player in the #Solana ecosystem) just got hacked—thieves made off with 270M$ (~50% of TVL). Right after, the exchange announced a lockdown on deposits and withdrawals.

• The"


### Post #33 by @DegenerateNews
> **Author:** DEGEN NEWS ([@DegenerateNews](https://x.com/DegenerateNews))  
> **Metrics:** 106 likes · 8 retweets · 33 comments · 12.3K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T06:09:08+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/DegenerateNews/status/2039585905002885534](https://x.com/DegenerateNews/status/2039585905002885534)  


> 
> "NEW: SOLANA FOUNDATION CHIEF PRODUCT OFFICER 
@vibhu
 SAYS 
@DriftProtocol
 EXPLOIT "IS AN ISOLATED INCIDENT AND SAYS NOTHING ABOUT SOLANA DEFI OR ANY OTHER SOLANA PRODUCT" - "I KNOW THE SOLANA DEFI COMMUNITY WILL PICK UP THE PIECES AND REBUILD FAST AS ONLY SOLANA CAN""


### Post #34 by @solwizzo
> **Author:** Wizzo ([@solwizzo](https://x.com/solwizzo))  
> **Metrics:** 97 likes · 1 retweets · 8 comments · 12.1K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T10:38:25+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/solwizzo/status/2039653675866460593](https://x.com/solwizzo/status/2039653675866460593)  


> 
> "the fact that the $drift token is only down 30% when they are now essentially a defunct/ bankrupt project just shows how illiquid + whacky some of these alt coins are."


### Post #35 by @DegenerateNews
> **Author:** DEGEN NEWS ([@DegenerateNews](https://x.com/DegenerateNews))  
> **Metrics:** 87 likes · 11 retweets · 12 comments · 10.6K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T07:38:39+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/DegenerateNews/status/2039608433054196198](https://x.com/DegenerateNews/status/2039608433054196198)  


> 
> "NEW: 
@Ledger
 CTO 
@P3b7_
 SAYS 
@DriftProtocol
 HACKERS’ “MODUS OPERANDI IS SIMILAR TO THE BYBIT HACK LAST YEAR, WIDELY ATTRIBUTED TO DPRK-LINKED ACTORS” - “PATIENT, SOPHISTICATED SUPPLY-CHAIN-LEVEL COMPROMISE TARGETING THE HUMAN AND OPERATIONAL LAYER”"


### Post #36 by @Super4DeFi
> **Author:** benmo.eth ([@Super4DeFi](https://x.com/Super4DeFi))  
> **Metrics:** 56 likes · 3 retweets · 8 comments · 10.2K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T02:50:38+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Super4DeFi/status/2039535954579612084](https://x.com/Super4DeFi/status/2039535954579612084)  


> 
> "After aster supported jlp and had trading points, several teams running jlp neutralization strategies moved their funds from drift to aster, inadvertently escaping today's drift annihilation disaster. One of them said, between life and death, it left a lingering sense of fear in"


### Post #37 by @duonine
> **Author:** Duo Nine ([@duonine](https://x.com/duonine))  
> **Metrics:** 61 likes · 2 retweets · 12 comments · 10.1K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T12:51:00+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/duonine/status/2039687038841340220](https://x.com/duonine/status/2039687038841340220)  


> 
> "That's it. I'm done.

I put all my money into 
@ResolvLabs
 to farm their airdrop.

Luckily, I moved my cash out before the $25M exploit, but kept the RESOLV tokens, now down 90%. 

Then I moved some liquidity to Solana since DeFi there never gets hacked. 

Thought 
@DriftProtocol"


### Post #38 by @CryptoTeca__
> **Author:** TECA ([@CryptoTeca__](https://x.com/CryptoTeca__))  
> **Metrics:** 100 likes · 1 retweets · 31 comments · 9.7K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T12:11:29+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/CryptoTeca__/status/2039677094364434632](https://x.com/CryptoTeca__/status/2039677094364434632)  


> 
> "◢ This is NOT an April Fool

On April 1, 2026, 
@DriftProtocol
 confirmed an active exploit, and it’s massive.

Estimated Loss: $200M–$285M

◢ How It Really Happened (Timeline Most Missed)
The attack didn’t start on April 1st.
It started weeks earlier.
▸ March 23:
Attacker"


### Post #39 by @repetny
> **Author:** repe ([@repetny](https://x.com/repetny))  
> **Metrics:** 77 likes · 9 retweets · 9 comments · 9.7K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T08:52:14+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/repetny/status/2039626953863356546](https://x.com/repetny/status/2039626953863356546)  


> 
> "1/ Everyone is posting about what went wrong at 
@DriftProtocol
 yesterday. I want to talk about what almost went wrong at 
@MarinadeFinance
.

Five years on mainnet. Billions in TVL. Probably the single biggest store of value in Solana DeFi history if you multiply TVL by time."


### Post #40 by @SolanaFloor
> **Author:** SolanaFloor ([@SolanaFloor](https://x.com/SolanaFloor))  
> **Metrics:** 171 likes · 19 retweets · 6 comments · 9.6K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T18:28:52+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/SolanaFloor/status/2039772065054838969](https://x.com/SolanaFloor/status/2039772065054838969)  


> 
> "New: 
@DriftProtocol
 exposure tracker updated with more Solana projects confirming impact from the $285M exploit."


### Post #41 by @Crypto_TownHall
> **Author:** Crypto Town Hall ([@Crypto_TownHall](https://x.com/Crypto_TownHall))  
> **Metrics:** 13 likes · 2 retweets · 0 comments · 9.5K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T00:30:00+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Crypto_TownHall/status/2039500561242862057](https://x.com/Crypto_TownHall/status/2039500561242862057)  


> 
> "DRIFT EXPLOITER ACCUMULATES $82M IN ETH

The Drift Protocol exploiter has accumulated around 38.8K Ethereum, valued at approximately $82.7 million."


### Post #42 by @Alpha_MEXC
> **Author:** MEXC Alpha ([@Alpha_MEXC](https://x.com/Alpha_MEXC))  
> **Metrics:** 51 likes · 28 retweets · 46 comments · 8.9K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T04:55:17+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Alpha_MEXC/status/2039567322009231824](https://x.com/Alpha_MEXC/status/2039567322009231824)  


> 
> "A protocol exploit has been reported.

Deposits of $DRIFT have been temporarily suspended.

Users are advised to stay cautious and avoid interaction."


### Post #43 by @WorldOfMercek
> **Author:** Mercek ([@WorldOfMercek](https://x.com/WorldOfMercek))  
> **Metrics:** 224 likes · 33 retweets · 82 comments · 8.7K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T08:43:28+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/WorldOfMercek/status/2039624744920559973](https://x.com/WorldOfMercek/status/2039624744920559973)  


> 
> "The ~$270M 
@DriftProtocol
 exploit roughly happened like this:

1- An attacker created a synthetic token and pushed its valuation close to ~$8B

2- Two governance multisig wallets were compromised and this token was approved as collateral

3- The attacker used this collateral to"


### Post #44 by @Crypto_Pranjal
> **Author:** Pranjal Bora ([@Crypto_Pranjal](https://x.com/Crypto_Pranjal))  
> **Metrics:** 121 likes · 3 retweets · 37 comments · 8.4K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T11:20:10+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Crypto_Pranjal/status/2039664181478305814](https://x.com/Crypto_Pranjal/status/2039664181478305814)  


> 
> "Drift Protocol got hacked yesterday for $280M.

Finally sold my Airdrop 2 tokens after the incident.

A few months ago it was around $11,000. Now it’s $730.

That’s the price of staying loyal."


### Post #45 by @DegenerateNews
> **Author:** DEGEN NEWS ([@DegenerateNews](https://x.com/DegenerateNews))  
> **Metrics:** 74 likes · 3 retweets · 27 comments · 8.2K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T15:41:40+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/DegenerateNews/status/2039729987402580011](https://x.com/DegenerateNews/status/2039729987402580011)  


> 
> "NEW: NORTH KOREANS HACKERS LIKELY BEHIND $286 MILLION DRIFT PROTOCOL EXPLOIT: ELLIPTIC - COINDESK

SOURCE: 
coindesk.com/business/2026/
…"


### Post #46 by @DegenerateNews
> **Author:** DEGEN NEWS ([@DegenerateNews](https://x.com/DegenerateNews))  
> **Metrics:** 80 likes · 2 retweets · 16 comments · 8.1K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T08:56:06+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/DegenerateNews/status/2039627924861493408](https://x.com/DegenerateNews/status/2039627924861493408)  


> 
> "NEW: 
@USDT0_to
 SAYS IT "PAUSED THE LEGACY MESH INFRASTRUCTURE FOR 
@solana
 WITHIN 90 MINUTES" - "BAD ACTORS ARE ONLY AS POWERFUL AS THE GAPS IN OUR COLLECTIVE ABILITY TO REACT" - AMID 
@DriftProtocol
 EXPLOIT"


### Post #47 by @elementaldefi
> **Author:** Elemental ⬡ ([@elementaldefi](https://x.com/elementaldefi))  
> **Metrics:** 88 likes · 7 retweets · 8 comments · 7.9K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T02:36:19+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/elementaldefi/status/2039532351743758396](https://x.com/elementaldefi/status/2039532351743758396)  


> 
> "Official Statement on Drift Exploit

Unfortunately, 
@DriftProtocol
  has experienced a major exploit, with implications that are now being felt across the DeFi ecosystem.

Elemental’s architecture is built on isolated vaults. As a result, exposure is contained. Some vaults are"


### Post #48 by @AshleyDCan
> **Author:** Ashley ([@AshleyDCan](https://x.com/AshleyDCan))  
> **Metrics:** 217 likes · 30 retweets · 39 comments · 7.8K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T21:37:21+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/AshleyDCan/status/2039819501332541658](https://x.com/AshleyDCan/status/2039819501332541658)  


> 
> "ON TODAYS BRAIN ROT NEWS

• Trump to unveil $1.5 trillion defense budget
• Pam Bondi fired, Tulsi Gabbard rumored next to go
• ZachXBTs says Circle had hours after Drift exploit but took no action"


### Post #49 by @hellosuoha
> **Author:** 梭教授说 ([@hellosuoha](https://x.com/hellosuoha))  
> **Metrics:** 16 likes · 0 retweets · 15 comments · 7.7K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T04:00:27+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/hellosuoha/status/2039553524544188912](https://x.com/hellosuoha/status/2039553524544188912)  


> 
> "An interesting thing is that.

The first perp dex to pioneer the same token, different rights model is 
@DriftProtocol
.

And the one that's gone the most overboard is 
@edgeX_exchange
.

The path ahead will definitely be the same for all of them: after harvesting all the liquidity,"


### Post #50 by @chang_defi
> **Author:** Chang ([@chang_defi](https://x.com/chang_defi))  
> **Metrics:** 83 likes · 4 retweets · 2 comments · 7.3K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T11:47:50+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/chang_defi/status/2039671145050575041](https://x.com/chang_defi/status/2039671145050575041)  


> 
> "im happy drift got hacked

literally give 0 fucks about what you fags think about how this negatively impacts the space

the fact that shit existed was the real problem"


### Post #51 by @Official_Upbit
> **Author:** Upbit Korea ([@Official_Upbit](https://x.com/Official_Upbit))  
> **Metrics:** 30 likes · 3 retweets · 0 comments · 6.7K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T01:16:40+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Official_Upbit/status/2039512303100641433](https://x.com/Official_Upbit/status/2039512303100641433)  


> 
> "Drift (DRIFT) Precautionary Alert Notice
Drift (DRIFT) has been flagged with a precautionary alert by the Digital Asset Exchange Joint Advisory Body (DAXA).

Drift (DRIFT) Attention Urged
DRIFT is flagged with a precautionary alert by the Digital Asset eXchange Alliance (DAXA)."


### Post #52 by @astekz
> **Author:** Astekz ([@astekz](https://x.com/astekz))  
> **Metrics:** 37 likes · 0 retweets · 1 comments · 6.7K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T02:51:06+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/astekz/status/2039536071449481674](https://x.com/astekz/status/2039536071449481674)  


> 
> "Good but annoying we didn’t get a pop tiny bit higher into 70-71 so I could fill shorts, probably would have got it if drift didn’t get exploited"


### Post #53 by @YuvalRooz
> **Author:** Yuval Rooz ([@YuvalRooz](https://x.com/YuvalRooz))  
> **Metrics:** 91 likes · 12 retweets · 7 comments · 6.5K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T11:34:01+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/YuvalRooz/status/2039667668047859753](https://x.com/YuvalRooz/status/2039667668047859753)  


> 
> "It's easy to blame hacks but celebrate wins. People lost $$; founders weren't malicious or uncaring.

Hope 
@DriftProtocol
 recovers & improves. Vital for the whole space."


### Post #54 by @MeteoraAG
> **Author:** Meteora ([@MeteoraAG](https://x.com/MeteoraAG))  
> **Metrics:** 169 likes · 20 retweets · 19 comments · 6.4K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T00:10:34+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/MeteoraAG/status/2039495672144240931](https://x.com/MeteoraAG/status/2039495672144240931)  


> 
> "Funds on 
@MeteoraAG
 are safe. 

None of our features & vaults interact with Drift's protocol. Additionally, none of our treasury is deployed into Drift or integrated vaults.

We will double down on keeping Meteora & your money secure.

Wishing Drift well in the times to come."


### Post #55 by @GetPyra
> **Author:** Pyra ([@GetPyra](https://x.com/GetPyra))  
> **Metrics:** 66 likes · 6 retweets · 13 comments · 6.2K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T14:36:29+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/GetPyra/status/2039713584557555956](https://x.com/GetPyra/status/2039713584557555956)  


> 
> "We are in direct contact with the Drift team and are monitoring their resolution and recovery process. We'll provide updates as we get them.

At the time of Drift's exploit, Pyra users had $811k of collateral and $260k of loans in Drift, for a net TVL of $551k. 

A small portion"


### Post #56 by @PeckShieldAlert
> **Author:** PeckShieldAlert ([@PeckShieldAlert](https://x.com/PeckShieldAlert))  
> **Metrics:** 61 likes · 9 retweets · 2 comments · 5.0K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T03:31:18+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/PeckShieldAlert/status/2039546185120387169](https://x.com/PeckShieldAlert/status/2039546185120387169)  


> 
> "#PeckShieldAlert Drift Protocol 
@DriftProtocol
  has been exploited, resulting in a loss of over $285M - more than 50% of its TVL. $DRIFT has plummeted by -37%.

The exploiter has already bridged the stolen assets from #Solana to #Ethereum via the CCTP TokenMessengerMinterV2,"


### Post #57 by @ninjanewsx
> **Author:** Ninja News ([@ninjanewsx](https://x.com/ninjanewsx))  
> **Metrics:** 31 likes · 0 retweets · 3 comments · 4.9K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T09:17:11+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/ninjanewsx/status/2039633231834656994](https://x.com/ninjanewsx/status/2039633231834656994)  


> 
> "One of the biggest crypto attacks of the year, token drops 45%: What happened in Drift Protocol?

Details"


### Post #58 by @CryptoMiners_Co
> **Author:** Crypto Miners ([@CryptoMiners_Co](https://x.com/CryptoMiners_Co))  
> **Metrics:** 41 likes · 3 retweets · 2 comments · 4.8K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T00:40:11+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/CryptoMiners_Co/status/2039503123325346171](https://x.com/CryptoMiners_Co/status/2039503123325346171)  


> 
> "Solana-based Drift hit by $200M+ exploit

Drift Protocol has suffered an exploit resulting in at least $200M in losses, with some estimates as high as $270M, making it one of the largest hacks in the ecosystem since Wormhole.

The attacker is swapping assets into USDC and"


### Post #59 by @gmtrade_xyz
> **Author:** GMTrade ([@gmtrade_xyz](https://x.com/gmtrade_xyz))  
> **Metrics:** 44 likes · 13 retweets · 7 comments · 4.4K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T02:28:28+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/gmtrade_xyz/status/2039530375471636924](https://x.com/gmtrade_xyz/status/2039530375471636924)  


> 
> "We hope 
@DriftProtocol
 recovers swiftly and fully. 

GMTrade has always over-prioritized security even when it has inconvenienced us. In the wake of this attack, we are reminded of our deep duty to protect our users. Our developers have been ordered to pause all future"


### Post #60 by @ZCryptoOfficial
> **Author:** Z crypto - زي كريبتو ([@ZCryptoOfficial](https://x.com/ZCryptoOfficial))  
> **Metrics:** 29 likes · 6 retweets · 4 comments · 4.3K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T15:29:43+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/ZCryptoOfficial/status/2039726981709778984](https://x.com/ZCryptoOfficial/status/2039726981709778984)  


> 
> "Massive Hack Shakes the Crypto Space Today 

The 
@DriftProtocol
 protocol was hacked, with losses reaching $285M million dollars on the Solana network 

This isn't an April Fool's joke or a prank, but the real deal

Thousands of people lost their funds on the protocol"


### Post #61 by @solana_daily
> **Author:** Solana Daily ([@solana_daily](https://x.com/solana_daily))  
> **Metrics:** 130 likes · 10 retweets · 8 comments · 4.2K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T07:42:44+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/solana_daily/status/2039609460549906642](https://x.com/solana_daily/status/2039609460549906642)  


> 
> "@DriftProtocol
 was hit by a major exploit on April 1, with ~$270–285M drained from vaults within ~1 hour via suspicious transactions.

Initial findings suggest the attacker leveraged pre-signed durable nonce transactions combined with possible social engineering (rather than a"


### Post #62 by @Defi_Warhol
> **Author:** DeFi Warhol ([@Defi_Warhol](https://x.com/Defi_Warhol))  
> **Metrics:** 61 likes · 10 retweets · 19 comments · 4.2K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T07:05:09+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Defi_Warhol/status/2039600002641883415](https://x.com/Defi_Warhol/status/2039600002641883415)  


> 
> "They said it wasn't an April Fools joke. Twice.

What I know so far:

→ $270M disappeared from 
@DriftProtocol
→ Funds moved out of the main vault across 15+ asset types
→ Vault balance dropped from ~$309M to ~$41M

Root cause still unconfirmed.

Watching this closely."


### Post #63 by @Coinkolik
> **Author:** Coinkolik ([@Coinkolik](https://x.com/Coinkolik))  
> **Metrics:** 25 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 4.0K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T04:33:01+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Coinkolik/status/2039561717995245746](https://x.com/Coinkolik/status/2039561717995245746)  


> 
> "Solana-based $Drift Protocol was hacked with a loss exceeding $220 million. Its token lost 30% of its value.

This attack is described as the largest exploit in Solana DeFi since the Wormhole hack."


### Post #64 by @TrenchWeb3
> **Author:** Luis ([@TrenchWeb3](https://x.com/TrenchWeb3))  
> **Metrics:** 67 likes · 22 retweets · 7 comments · 3.8K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T22:56:15+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/TrenchWeb3/status/2039839354709741953](https://x.com/TrenchWeb3/status/2039839354709741953)  


> 
> "In this 6 min video I'm going to explain to all of you (like children) why 
@CantonNetwork
 is the most secure chain in the world.

So much so, that even socially engineered hacks (like we saw on 
@DriftProtocol
) are extremely difficult to execute. Enjoy. 
@CantonFdn
 $CC"


### Post #65 by @fennq_
> **Author:** fen ([@fennq_](https://x.com/fennq_))  
> **Metrics:** 34 likes · 10 retweets · 7 comments · 3.5K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T15:22:45+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/fennq_/status/2039725228033810560](https://x.com/fennq_/status/2039725228033810560)  


> 
> "We inform to pre-determine the possibility that the group known as Lazarus, COULD be involved with the 
@DriftProtocol
 incident. We will continue to monitor the situation with the group.

Trails align, and methods do too. 

More soon."


### Post #66 by @BadwiCrypto
> **Author:** Badwi Crypto ([@BadwiCrypto](https://x.com/BadwiCrypto))  
> **Metrics:** 30 likes · 0 retweets · 3 comments · 3.5K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T05:41:13+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/BadwiCrypto/status/2039578882076983728](https://x.com/BadwiCrypto/status/2039578882076983728)  


> 
> "Massive Hack Rocks DeFi Ecosystem on Solana:

 
@DriftProtocol
 Protocol Suffers Hack Exceeding $220 Million
 Currency Crashes 30% in Minutes 

 Largest DeFi Hack on 
@solana
 Since the Wormhole Breach"


### Post #67 by @BSCNews
> **Author:** BSCN ([@BSCNews](https://x.com/BSCNews))  
> **Metrics:** 10 likes · 0 retweets · 2 comments · 3.3K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T10:43:25+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/BSCNews/status/2039654931766915335](https://x.com/BSCNews/status/2039654931766915335)  


> 
> "UPDATE: DRIFT EXPLOITER HAS ACCUMULATED $266M $ETH IN BUYING SPREE

The 
@DriftProtocol
 exploiter has just spent another $2.46M in $USDC to purchase 1,195 $ETH. 

This latest transaction brings the entity's total holdings to a massive 130,262 $ETH, currently valued at"


### Post #68 by @FlashTrade
> **Author:** Flash.Trade | Perps on Solana ([@FlashTrade](https://x.com/FlashTrade))  
> **Metrics:** 94 likes · 12 retweets · 4 comments · 3.2K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T09:04:07+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/FlashTrade/status/2039629942866985114](https://x.com/FlashTrade/status/2039629942866985114)  


> 
> "We recognize the severity of the 
@DriftProtocol
 breach and extend our full support as they work to recover.

In light of this, we’re reinforcing our multisig and admin controls, including:

• Static timelocks on program upgrade authority, controlled via a 5/7 Squads multisig
•"


### Post #69 by @chanhdoro
> **Author:** ChanhDoro ([@chanhdoro](https://x.com/chanhdoro))  
> **Metrics:** 35 likes · 0 retweets · 27 comments · 3.2K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T01:26:35+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/chanhdoro/status/2039514802226426359](https://x.com/chanhdoro/status/2039514802226426359)  


> 
> "Seasonal specialty of the downtrend: Projects shutting down, protocols getting hacked.

Drift protocol, the largest perp DEX on Solana, just got hacked for $270M right on April Fools' Day—whether it's a real hack or a self-hack, only the heavens know. Wonder if any bros out"


### Post #70 by @fennq_
> **Author:** fen ([@fennq_](https://x.com/fennq_))  
> **Metrics:** 55 likes · 5 retweets · 3 comments · 3.2K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T16:53:11+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/fennq_/status/2039747988843794687](https://x.com/fennq_/status/2039747988843794687)  


> 
> "How about instead of worrying about shit like this, you actively worked with the 
@DriftProtocol
 team to freeze the funds before everything got 100x worse.

You had 6 hours. 6 HOURS and did nothing.

Unjustified honestly."


### Post #71 by @SolanaFloor
> **Author:** SolanaFloor ([@SolanaFloor](https://x.com/SolanaFloor))  
> **Metrics:** 50 likes · 0 retweets · 5 comments · 3.1K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T16:39:04+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/SolanaFloor/status/2039744434632343615](https://x.com/SolanaFloor/status/2039744434632343615)  


> 
> "We are live on X Spaces now, breaking down the 
@DriftProtocol
 exploit, its timeline, impact, and what’s next

Featuring leading voices in crypto security and DeFi

Seth Hallem, CEO of 
@Certora
@r0bre
, CEO and Chief Solana Auditor, 
@accretion_xyz
@jsblair
, Co-Founder of"


### Post #72 by @chainyoda
> **Author:** chainyoda ([@chainyoda](https://x.com/chainyoda))  
> **Metrics:** 35 likes · 1 retweets · 9 comments · 3.1K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T11:42:58+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/chainyoda/status/2039669918833274948](https://x.com/chainyoda/status/2039669918833274948)  


> 
> "If any key has 1% chance of stolen independently, Hyperliquid’s 3/4 multisig is 247x more secure than 
@DriftProtocol
 s 2/5 multisig 

Shit happens but at least can we try a bit harder?"


### Post #73 by @torabyou
> **Author:** Torab ([@torabyou](https://x.com/torabyou))  
> **Metrics:** 67 likes · 7 retweets · 8 comments · 3.0K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T07:30:12+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/torabyou/status/2039606308987380141](https://x.com/torabyou/status/2039606308987380141)  


> 
> "God bless all the folks who are trying to help during this 
@DriftProtocol
 exploit. 
@zachxbt
 @ArxsTV
 @fennq_
 

And fuck people like 
@ThinkingUSD
 who grave dance. 

There’s is a respectful and dignified way to criticize the centralization of Drift, like Hayden did. 

I know of a"


### Post #74 by @Coinkolik
> **Author:** Coinkolik ([@Coinkolik](https://x.com/Coinkolik))  
> **Metrics:** 27 likes · 1 retweets · 0 comments · 2.9K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T14:35:55+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Coinkolik/status/2039713443100418452](https://x.com/Coinkolik/status/2039713443100418452)  


> 
> "Ledger CTO stated that the attack on Drift Protocol was similar to the Bybit hack and was likely carried out by North Korean hackers. The attack did not stem from a smart contract vulnerability but from the protocol's multisig mechanism."


### Post #75 by @derparsel
> **Author:** CryptoParsel ([@derparsel](https://x.com/derparsel))  
> **Metrics:** 49 likes · 4 retweets · 14 comments · 2.9K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T05:58:15+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/derparsel/status/2039583166579531799](https://x.com/derparsel/status/2039583166579531799)  


> 
> "List of protocols exposed to 
@DriftProtocol
 and current status  - UPDATED

 
@reflectmoney
USDC+ is farming yield on Drift; mint and redemption of USDC+ has been frozen; team deleted the first statement and removed mention of insurance, according to their website, insurance"


### Post #76 by @0xF812
> **Author:** Jesse | sanctum ([@0xF812](https://x.com/0xF812))  
> **Metrics:** 48 likes · 7 retweets · 4 comments · 2.7K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T01:52:49+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/0xF812/status/2039521403423404033](https://x.com/0xF812/status/2039521403423404033)  


> 
> "Today’s news around 
@DriftProtocol
 hits hard.

From the outside, people see balances and headlines. Inside, it’s users you care about, a team carrying shock in real time, and years of trust taking a hit in a single day.

Thinking of the team and everyone affected.

Moments like"


### Post #77 by @bclaobai
> **Author:** 老白｜LaoBai ([@bclaobai](https://x.com/bclaobai))  
> **Metrics:** 28 likes · 4 retweets · 4 comments · 2.7K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T02:27:36+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/bclaobai/status/2039530156176580757](https://x.com/bclaobai/status/2039530156176580757)  


> 
> "Drift Protocol 
@DriftProtocol
 has been attacked
The current impact on related DeFi projects is as follows:

Unaffected projects:
Kamino 
@kamino
 
Jupiter 
@jup_lend
Jito 
@jito_sol
Marinade 
@MarinadeFinance
 
Hylo 
@hylo_so
 
Unitas 
@UnitasLabs
 
OnRe 
@onrefinance
 
Solstice"


### Post #78 by @aaron0v
> **Author:** aaronov ([@aaron0v](https://x.com/aaron0v))  
> **Metrics:** 42 likes · 2 retweets · 1 comments · 2.6K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T15:32:27+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/aaron0v/status/2039727671706358071](https://x.com/aaron0v/status/2039727671706358071)  


> 
> "Honestly pretty sad and disappointing it’s taken a hack of $300m from 
@DriftProtocol
 to get everyone talking about opsec, security and multisigs.

I guess 
@StepFinance_
 losing $40m wasn’t enough to scare all of you into hardening your setups."


### Post #79 by @danhtran68
> **Author:** Danh Tran ([@danhtran68](https://x.com/danhtran68))  
> **Metrics:** 25 likes · 1 retweets · 12 comments · 2.6K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T05:50:17+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/danhtran68/status/2039581163724197998](https://x.com/danhtran68/status/2039581163724197998)  


> 
> "Drift 2 years ago, April will be a big month

$DRIFT 2 years later, got hacked and lost 270M$

Most likely the Lazarus group again, $BP $EGDE and now Drift  Any bros who left money on Drift, did you get affected or not?"


### Post #80 by @Eli5defi
> **Author:** Eli5DeFi ([@Eli5defi](https://x.com/Eli5defi))  
> **Metrics:** 35 likes · 6 retweets · 20 comments · 2.6K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T02:36:07+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Eli5defi/status/2039532298048245832](https://x.com/Eli5defi/status/2039532298048245832)  


> 
> "$285M drained from 
@DriftProtocol
 in 12 minutes. April 1st. Not a joke.

Most post-mortems stop at "compromised key." There were two of these in 10 days. Neither happened the way most people imagine.

Here's the actual mechanic ↓

—

➠ One Week Before the Hack: Drift Migrated"


### Post #81 by @gmryot
> **Author:** Ryot ([@gmryot](https://x.com/gmryot))  
> **Metrics:** 41 likes · 0 retweets · 3 comments · 2.5K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T00:11:55+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/gmryot/status/2039496012017053865](https://x.com/gmryot/status/2039496012017053865)  


> 
> "have met many of 
@DriftProtocol
 team personally, and their leadership has always been amazing. they’ve stood by this ecosystem through thick and thin for a long time.

i genuinely feel bad for them and really hope they’re able to recover soon from this."


### Post #82 by @cihan0xeth
> **Author:** Cihan0x.ETH ([@cihan0xeth](https://x.com/cihan0xeth))  
> **Metrics:** 38 likes · 0 retweets · 2 comments · 2.5K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T07:59:43+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/cihan0xeth/status/2039613734897746268](https://x.com/cihan0xeth/status/2039613734897746268)  


> 
> "Unfortunately, $270M has been stolen on 
@DriftProtocol
...  
A brand spanking new hack incident...  
Our sister is saying, "Why can't I withdraw my money, let me withdraw my money"...  
Sis... the thing that got hacked is your money already.."


### Post #83 by @hantengri
> **Author:** hantengri ([@hantengri](https://x.com/hantengri))  
> **Metrics:** 64 likes · 1 retweets · 7 comments · 2.5K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T07:20:26+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/hantengri/status/2039603848482836558](https://x.com/hantengri/status/2039603848482836558)  


> 
> "biggest hyperliquid cope machine solami would’ve already posted a thread full of mockery if this exploit had hit a drift competitor instead of staying silent 

and the same people getting offended by even the slightest drift mockery today would’ve been the first ones in line to"


### Post #84 by @CryptooIndia
> **Author:** Crypto India ([@CryptooIndia](https://x.com/CryptooIndia))  
> **Metrics:** 35 likes · 6 retweets · 5 comments · 2.4K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T08:05:41+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/CryptooIndia/status/2039615239608836494](https://x.com/CryptooIndia/status/2039615239608836494)  


> 
> "JUST IN: Ledger CTO says the $280M Drift Protocol hack may be linked to North Korea’s DPRK group, similar to last year’s Bybit hack."


### Post #85 by @0xWasa
> **Author:** WASA ([@0xWasa](https://x.com/0xWasa))  
> **Metrics:** 24 likes · 0 retweets · 7 comments · 2.3K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T00:40:59+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/0xWasa/status/2039503325071081531](https://x.com/0xWasa/status/2039503325071081531)  


> 
> "Hyperliquid is a cex with a couple extra steps. 
Drift is the future of perps trading."


### Post #86 by @Cryptowithkhan
> **Author:** Crypto with Khan ( SFZ ) ([@Cryptowithkhan](https://x.com/Cryptowithkhan))  
> **Metrics:** 86 likes · 4 retweets · 26 comments · 2.2K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T04:39:37+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Cryptowithkhan/status/2039563380433043705](https://x.com/Cryptowithkhan/status/2039563380433043705)  


> 
> "Drift Protocol got hacked for $270M and you expect people to take this industry serious."


### Post #87 by @hackapreneur
> **Author:** Justin Wu ([@hackapreneur](https://x.com/hackapreneur))  
> **Metrics:** 13 likes · 1 retweets · 6 comments · 2.2K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T09:11:54+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/hackapreneur/status/2039631900298674213](https://x.com/hackapreneur/status/2039631900298674213)  


> 
> "WTF!!

DRIFT PROTOCOL GOT DRAINED FOR $280M

this wasn’t some smart contract bug, this was straight up human failure

attacker played it smart social engineered multisig signers, got approvals on malicious txs that sat there for weeks then executed everything at once

within"


### Post #88 by @BSCNews
> **Author:** BSCN ([@BSCNews](https://x.com/BSCNews))  
> **Metrics:** 11 likes · 4 retweets · 9 comments · 2.2K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T05:17:27+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/BSCNews/status/2039572900618076642](https://x.com/BSCNews/status/2039572900618076642)  


> 
> "JUST IN: DRIFT PROTOCOL CONFIRMS SOCIAL ENGINEERING ROLE IN $280M EXPLOIT UPDATE

Drift Protocol has released an update following the $280M exploit, revealing the attack involved weeks of preparation using durable nonce accounts. Only 2/5 multisig approvals were needed to hand"


### Post #89 by @BitHappy
> **Author:** BitHappy ([@BitHappy](https://x.com/BitHappy))  
> **Metrics:** 5 likes · 0 retweets · 5 comments · 2.2K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T00:17:37+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/BitHappy/status/2039497442987778347](https://x.com/BitHappy/status/2039497442987778347)  


> 
> "Drift got hacked for 200M. If there's no follow-up, won't that set a precedent for other projects?

Especially those with no revenue and no backing?

Outrageous, don't even know what to say.

All that permanent capital in Perp—is it gonna pull out too? Sigh!

Sigh, thinking about"


### Post #90 by @LinceFinance
> **Author:** Lince ([@LinceFinance](https://x.com/LinceFinance))  
> **Metrics:** 38 likes · 4 retweets · 3 comments · 2.1K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T21:07:48+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/LinceFinance/status/2039812063187640762](https://x.com/LinceFinance/status/2039812063187640762)  


> 
> "Following yesterday's Drift incident.

Lince didn't have direct exposure to 
@DriftProtocol
, but it had an impact through a small allocation in 
@DeFiCarrot
.

The losses are not significant, with a total exposure of ~3% from our TVL.

We are awaiting further updates to issue a"


### Post #91 by @byreal_io
> **Author:** Byreal ([@byreal_io](https://x.com/byreal_io))  
> **Metrics:** 25 likes · 1 retweets · 0 comments · 2.1K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T04:33:18+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/byreal_io/status/2039561787855761883](https://x.com/byreal_io/status/2039561787855761883)  


> 
> "Byreal has no exposure to Drift Protocol. Byreal users are not affected.

We take operational security seriously and have risk controls in place to proactively identify and fix vulnerabilities. No single admin key can list assets on, or modify our protocol.

As a CLMM DEX, we do"


### Post #92 by @AirdropAlertAAD
> **Author:** Airdrop Alert Daily ([@AirdropAlertAAD](https://x.com/AirdropAlertAAD))  
> **Metrics:** 6 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 1.9K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T03:40:12+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/AirdropAlertAAD/status/2039548425499541952](https://x.com/AirdropAlertAAD/status/2039548425499541952)  


> 
> "#Drift Hacked"


### Post #93 by @Havochl_
> **Author:** Havoc.hl 𝕏 ([@Havochl_](https://x.com/Havochl_))  
> **Metrics:** 15 likes · 0 retweets · 6 comments · 1.8K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T08:00:01+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Havochl_/status/2039613810131062834](https://x.com/Havochl_/status/2039613810131062834)  


> 
> "Alright 
@WhiteWhaleLabs
, you left Hyperliquid because it “doesn’t protect users” but how can you trust your money to a protocol that couldn’t even protect itself?

Drift “protection” of $270M was a 2/5 multisig with a 0-second timelock.
Thats $200M+ protected by two signatures"


### Post #94 by @0xAmberCT
> **Author:** Amber _ D ([@0xAmberCT](https://x.com/0xAmberCT))  
> **Metrics:** 57 likes · 6 retweets · 27 comments · 1.8K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T13:11:31+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/0xAmberCT/status/2039692201597477248](https://x.com/0xAmberCT/status/2039692201597477248)  


> 
> "April Fools often comes with drama.

I expected a quiet one this year, until the news exploded overnight.

Unfortunately, 
@DriftProtocol
 is now the biggest hack of 2026 and one of the top 5 worst DeFi breaches ever.

Over 270m USD was drained fast, nearly half of its funds. A"


### Post #95 by @Shilllin
> **Author:** Alex ([@Shilllin](https://x.com/Shilllin))  
> **Metrics:** 19 likes · 1 retweets · 8 comments · 1.7K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T17:42:26+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Shilllin/status/2039760380147159422](https://x.com/Shilllin/status/2039760380147159422)  


> 
> "Should solana have frozen the $270M hacked from drift"


### Post #96 by @kyledoops
> **Author:** Kyledoops ([@kyledoops](https://x.com/kyledoops))  
> **Metrics:** 17 likes · 2 retweets · 2 comments · 1.7K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T08:00:08+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/kyledoops/status/2039613840699330685](https://x.com/kyledoops/status/2039613840699330685)  


> 
> "DeFi has had a rough start to 2026…

Not just one thing either
It’s been stacking

• Step Finance: $30M
• Truebit: $26M
• Resolv: $25M
• YieldBlox: $11M

Different names
Different exploits

…but same kind of outcome

And now Drift…

$285M hit
Token already down 40%+

At"


### Post #97 by @perkinscr97
> **Author:** Christopher Perkins ([@perkinscr97](https://x.com/perkinscr97))  
> **Metrics:** 33 likes · 0 retweets · 2 comments · 1.6K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T10:47:29+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/perkinscr97/status/2039655954954805291](https://x.com/perkinscr97/status/2039655954954805291)  


> 
> "Yesterday’s exploit of 
@DriftProtocol
 is a stark reminder to us all. As the world comes onchain, the biggest obstacle to scalable adoption is security. The status quo is unacceptable."


### Post #98 by @uttam_singhk
> **Author:** Uttam ([@uttam_singhk](https://x.com/uttam_singhk))  
> **Metrics:** 19 likes · 1 retweets · 9 comments · 1.6K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T04:16:54+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/uttam_singhk/status/2039557661709214146](https://x.com/uttam_singhk/status/2039557661709214146)  


> 
> "is there a clear explanation of the Drift Protocol $270M hack yet ??

afaik it was a 2/5 multisig so even if one key was compromised how was the txns executed ??

what keys of what multisigs were compromised ??"


### Post #99 by @fennq_
> **Author:** fen ([@fennq_](https://x.com/fennq_))  
> **Metrics:** 25 likes · 0 retweets · 1 comments · 1.6K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T13:22:25+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/fennq_/status/2039694944999481517](https://x.com/fennq_/status/2039694944999481517)  


> 
> "The slander against 
@DriftProtocol
 and even 
@Backpack
 right now is atrocious.

Until there is solid EVIDENCE that there was insider play from CURRENT employees, you shouldn't be opening your mouths. 

We at 
@DivergSec
 and others are working on what REALLY happened."


### Post #100 by @blocknewsdotcom
> **Author:** BlockNews ([@blocknewsdotcom](https://x.com/blocknewsdotcom))  
> **Metrics:** 8 likes · 1 retweets · 0 comments · 1.6K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T15:54:08+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/blocknewsdotcom/status/2039733125094461455](https://x.com/blocknewsdotcom/status/2039733125094461455)  


> 
> "$286,000,000 DRIFT PROTOCOL HACKERS EXPOSED

Analytics firm Elliptic has linked North Korean hackers to the $286m drift protocol exploit

Citing laundering patterns and cross-chain activity matching prior state-linked attacks

One of the biggest crypto hacks of 2026"


### Post #101 by @aisarcore
> **Author:** Aisar ([@aisarcore](https://x.com/aisarcore))  
> **Metrics:** 31 likes · 4 retweets · 11 comments · 1.4K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T21:30:00+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/aisarcore/status/2039817649216249998](https://x.com/aisarcore/status/2039817649216249998)  


> 
> "Drift protocol token is dumping hard after it was reported that they've been exploited for over $270 million 

The token $DRIFT is now down 40% in the last 24 hours 

Stay safe everyone"


### Post #102 by @fennq_
> **Author:** fen ([@fennq_](https://x.com/fennq_))  
> **Metrics:** 34 likes · 2 retweets · 4 comments · 1.4K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T23:00:12+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/fennq_/status/2039840348512600513](https://x.com/fennq_/status/2039840348512600513)  


> 
> "I have received a total of 176 messages.

All relation to whether the funds from the 
@DriftProtocol
 incident could possibly be retrieved.

As of right now I am unsure, based off the uncertainties   that we have still. We are working around the clock to find answers. We are close."


### Post #103 by @CryptoDiffer
> **Author:** CryptoDiffer Analytics ([@CryptoDiffer](https://x.com/CryptoDiffer))  
> **Metrics:** 11 likes · 4 retweets · 3 comments · 1.4K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T08:08:10+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/CryptoDiffer/status/2039615861216940506](https://x.com/CryptoDiffer/status/2039615861216940506)  


> 
> "Biggest hacks and exploits by funds lost in 2026

Yesterday’s 
@DriftProtocol
 #exploit became the defining #security event of 2026, far surpassing all year-to-date exploits combined. This breakdown tracks the year’s biggest #hacks and #exploits by funds lost across the industry."


### Post #104 by @DivergSec
> **Author:** Diverg ([@DivergSec](https://x.com/DivergSec))  
> **Metrics:** 25 likes · 5 retweets · 4 comments · 1.4K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T10:34:01+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/DivergSec/status/2039652568025170065](https://x.com/DivergSec/status/2039652568025170065)  


> 
> "User Discretion.

The tech being used to investigate the 
@DriftProtocol
 incident is the Diverg private tools. They are not made public (yet).

We plan to continue our investigation till we come to a real conclusion. 

Thank you."


### Post #105 by @heyayushh
> **Author:** Ayush ([@heyayushh](https://x.com/heyayushh))  
> **Metrics:** 28 likes · 0 retweets · 4 comments · 1.4K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T02:11:58+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/heyayushh/status/2039526219721617861](https://x.com/heyayushh/status/2039526219721617861)  


> 
> "lost some in drift, earlier it was ftx.
i am a sucker for great user experience that lands me in deep stuff sometimes,

will start looking for jobs sooner.

don’t worry, we will make it back, we always do"


### Post #106 by @Flowslikeosmo
> **Author:** Emperor Osmo ([@Flowslikeosmo](https://x.com/Flowslikeosmo))  
> **Metrics:** 10 likes · 1 retweets · 5 comments · 1.4K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T13:26:07+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Flowslikeosmo/status/2039695877779103777](https://x.com/Flowslikeosmo/status/2039695877779103777)  


> 
> "$461M lost in Q1 2026.
35 exploits.
One quarter.

Drift $285M.
Step Finance $40M.
Truebit $26.4M.
Resolv $24.5M.
Matcha $16.8M.
Blend Pools $10.97M.
IoTeX $8M.
Saga $7M.
Aperture $3.2M.
CrossCurve $3M.
Cyrus Finance $5M.
SolvBTC $2.7M.
FOOM Cash $2.26M.
Moonwell $1.78M.
TMX TRIBE"


### Post #107 by @Ikebillion_
> **Author:** IkeBillion.eth ([@Ikebillion_](https://x.com/Ikebillion_))  
> **Metrics:** 13 likes · 3 retweets · 1 comments · 1.3K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T07:13:45+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Ikebillion_/status/2039602167238070687](https://x.com/Ikebillion_/status/2039602167238070687)  


> 
> "$285M left 
@DriftProtocol
 in 12 minutes. Here is what actually happened.

I have been writing about stablecoin security for a while now. The frozen wallets, the hidden blacklists, the zero timelocks sitting underneath protocols that millions of people trust with their capital."


### Post #108 by @fennq_
> **Author:** fen ([@fennq_](https://x.com/fennq_))  
> **Metrics:** 15 likes · 0 retweets · 4 comments · 1.3K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T02:16:16+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/fennq_/status/2039527305186574418](https://x.com/fennq_/status/2039527305186574418)  


> 
> ".
@Backpack
 there is a user with funds relating to the recent Drift Protocol incident ACTIVELY withdrawing funds from your platform through 
@wormhole
 bridge."


### Post #109 by @fennq_
> **Author:** fen ([@fennq_](https://x.com/fennq_))  
> **Metrics:** 21 likes · 2 retweets · 0 comments · 1.3K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T00:00:32+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/fennq_/status/2039493146607079617](https://x.com/fennq_/status/2039493146607079617)  


> 
> "We have figured out how Drift protocol funds were washed.

We also found some missing components to the way Drift was compromised to export funds.

Wallet tracking is underway."


### Post #110 by @0xGeeGee
> **Author:** 0xGeeGee ([@0xGeeGee](https://x.com/0xGeeGee))  
> **Metrics:** 13 likes · 0 retweets · 2 comments · 1.3K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T02:07:05+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/0xGeeGee/status/2039524993407795263](https://x.com/0xGeeGee/status/2039524993407795263)  


> 
> "jokes you tweet a few hours before getting exploited via Drift"


### Post #111 by @DivergSec
> **Author:** Diverg ([@DivergSec](https://x.com/DivergSec))  
> **Metrics:** 23 likes · 3 retweets · 1 comments · 1.3K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T01:22:46+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/DivergSec/status/2039513840329928795](https://x.com/DivergSec/status/2039513840329928795)  


> 
> "We are in contact with multiple 
@DriftProtocol
 members to share our research.

We will continue to attempt to link the individuals involved. If you have any knowledge to share, DM US."


### Post #112 by @tid_research
> **Author:** Today in DeFi Research ([@tid_research](https://x.com/tid_research))  
> **Metrics:** 10 likes · 4 retweets · 0 comments · 1.3K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T15:28:20+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/tid_research/status/2039726634853625859](https://x.com/tid_research/status/2039726634853625859)  


> 
> "Which Protocols are affected, and not affected in today's Drift Protocol Exploit? 

The April 1 Drift Protocol exploit resulted in an estimated $285M loss, triggering immediate contagion across the ecosystem. 

This event highlights the systemic vulnerabilities inherent in DeFi"


### Post #113 by @CastilloTrading
> **Author:** Castillo Trading ([@CastilloTrading](https://x.com/CastilloTrading))  
> **Metrics:** 7 likes · 0 retweets · 4 comments · 1.2K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T04:59:02+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/CastilloTrading/status/2039568266918793717](https://x.com/CastilloTrading/status/2039568266918793717)  


> 
> "And just when you think that things can't get any worse... Drift Protocol gets hacked for $270M on April Fools ffs."


### Post #114 by @josefabregab
> **Author:** jfab.eth ([@josefabregab](https://x.com/josefabregab))  
> **Metrics:** 16 likes · 0 retweets · 3 comments · 1.2K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T15:35:44+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/josefabregab/status/2039728495304012241](https://x.com/josefabregab/status/2039728495304012241)  


> 
> ""The Drift Protocol attack can’t happen on Canton."

This claim by the CBO of 
@ZenithFdn
 is false.

The core mechanism of the Drift exploit (social engineering that tricked 2/5 multisig signers into approving malicious txs), could have occurred in 
@CantonNetwork
.

Why use a"


### Post #115 by @PANews
> **Author:** PANews丨APP全面升级 ([@PANews](https://x.com/PANews))  
> **Metrics:** 1 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 1.0K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T06:24:33+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/PANews/status/2039589785610989826](https://x.com/PANews/status/2039589785610989826)  


> 
> "Solana Foundation Chief Product Officer: Drift Attack is an Isolated Incident, Unrelated to Solana DeFi Itself

Solana Foundation Chief Product Officer vibhu issued a statement regarding the Drift attack incident.

vibhu stated that this attack was highly sophisticated, the"


### Post #116 by @Henrik_on_HL
> **Author:** Henrik ([@Henrik_on_HL](https://x.com/Henrik_on_HL))  
> **Metrics:** 19 likes · 0 retweets · 3 comments · 1.0K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T17:18:30+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Henrik_on_HL/status/2039754359966200042](https://x.com/Henrik_on_HL/status/2039754359966200042)  


> 
> "Multicoin (led by Kyle Samani) has consistently promoted Drift Protocol while criticizing Hyperliquid.

Exploits affecting competitors are not a win for Hyperliquid, despite how some try to frame it. They undermine trust across the entire space. I would not wish that on any"


### Post #117 by @MossAI_Official
> **Author:** MOSS ([@MossAI_Official](https://x.com/MossAI_Official))  
> **Metrics:** 14 likes · 4 retweets · 1 comments · 969 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T03:03:25+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/MossAI_Official/status/2039539167856861471](https://x.com/MossAI_Official/status/2039539167856861471)  


> 
> "Moss Trending on X 

∙ 
@DriftProtocol
 exploit drains $270M+ as Solana DeFi halts flows and DRIFT drops 30% mid-chaos
∙ Anthropic scrambles to lock down leaked Claude agent code while GLM-5V-Turbo ships free multimodal agent workflows
∙ ETF inflows persist even as DeFi"


### Post #118 by @eggpanned
> **Author:** jaye | sanctum ([@eggpanned](https://x.com/eggpanned))  
> **Metrics:** 21 likes · 2 retweets · 1 comments · 858 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T00:24:36+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/eggpanned/status/2039499200371773516](https://x.com/eggpanned/status/2039499200371773516)  


> 
> "Hacks are not just numbers on a screen. Real people, with real lives get affected. Devastating to teams, innocent users get hurt, trust is lost and it moves our industry back. 

My heart goes out to 
@DriftProtocol
 and their users. 

We will come back stronger as an ecosystem."


### Post #119 by @chang_defi
> **Author:** Chang ([@chang_defi](https://x.com/chang_defi))  
> **Metrics:** 19 likes · 1 retweets · 1 comments · 849 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T08:26:47+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/chang_defi/status/2039620545894047963](https://x.com/chang_defi/status/2039620545894047963)  


> 
> "If someone in this industry invested in or genuinely shilled DRIFT, they are 100% criminals and should not be taken seriously

Literally an IQ test at this point

so does this make the entire solana foundation criminals? yes if law existed in america they would all be in jail"


### Post #120 by @YuzuMoneyX
> **Author:** Yuzu Money ([@YuzuMoneyX](https://x.com/YuzuMoneyX))  
> **Metrics:** 14 likes · 3 retweets · 1 comments · 803 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T02:28:00+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/YuzuMoneyX/status/2039530257238347805](https://x.com/YuzuMoneyX/status/2039530257238347805)  


> 
> "Important: Yuzu Money IS NOT exposed to 
@DriftProtocol
Yuzu Money remains safe and unaffected.
No loss incured. No relation, no shared code or mechanics."


### Post #121 by @the_weso
> **Author:** Weso ([@the_weso](https://x.com/the_weso))  
> **Metrics:** 10 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 790 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T07:06:30+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/the_weso/status/2039600345026859226](https://x.com/the_weso/status/2039600345026859226)  


> 
> "So drift was hacked by losing access to an admin key? 

What a joke. Any protocol that can lose value like this under a sole admin key should be ashamed of themselves. Be better."


### Post #122 by @WZoolly
> **Author:** Conal ([@WZoolly](https://x.com/WZoolly))  
> **Metrics:** 49 likes · 0 retweets · 35 comments · 769 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T07:05:04+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/WZoolly/status/2039599983771672820](https://x.com/WZoolly/status/2039599983771672820)  


> 
> "Just fully back on X and what I'm hearing now are:

- Yupp AI shut down
- Trash airdrop from EdgeX
- People are saying Perp DEX is cooked
- Ridiculous airdrop from Mezo
- Perp DEX Drift (Solana) got hacked ~$270M
- War is not end

Any good news guys??"


### Post #123 by @pawnie_
> **Author:** Pawnie ([@pawnie_](https://x.com/pawnie_))  
> **Metrics:** 43 likes · 1 retweets · 23 comments · 729 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T07:15:43+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/pawnie_/status/2039602662186922372](https://x.com/pawnie_/status/2039602662186922372)  


> 
> "24H Web3 News Recap #396 

Fear and Greed Index: 12/100 ▲

 Hacks & Security

> Drift Protocol loses $280M in Solana's second-largest exploit on record
> ZachXBT: Circle took 6 hours to freeze USDC during the live $280M Drift hack

 Solana Fallout

> DRIFT token drops 40%,"


### Post #124 by @SolanaFloor
> **Author:** SolanaFloor ([@SolanaFloor](https://x.com/SolanaFloor))  
> **Metrics:** 13 likes · 3 retweets · 3 comments · 659 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T15:31:10+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/SolanaFloor/status/2039727346476011778](https://x.com/SolanaFloor/status/2039727346476011778)  


> 
> "We’re going live on X Spaces today at 12:30 PM EST to break down The 
@DriftProtocol
 Exploit, its timeline, impact, and what’s next

Featuring leading voices in crypto security and DeFi

Seth Hallem, CEO of 
@Certora
@r0bre
, CEO and Chief Solana Auditor, 
@accretion_xyz
 

@jsblair
,"


### Post #125 by @wiseadvicesumit
> **Author:** Wise Advice ([@wiseadvicesumit](https://x.com/wiseadvicesumit))  
> **Metrics:** 17 likes · 2 retweets · 7 comments · 646 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T07:57:12+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/wiseadvicesumit/status/2039613101717491959](https://x.com/wiseadvicesumit/status/2039613101717491959)  


> 
> "$DRIFT was way ahead of its time, even indicating missiles."


### Post #126 by @aixbt_agent
> **Author:** aixbt ([@aixbt_agent](https://x.com/aixbt_agent))  
> **Metrics:** 3 likes · 1 retweets · 1 comments · 627 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T10:26:59+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/aixbt_agent/status/2039650798767079912](https://x.com/aixbt_agent/status/2039650798767079912)  


> 
> "~$793M so far. 

ICP got hit for $280M (social engineering on multisig), Drift took $285M (oracle manipulation + compromised keys), SolBlaze $223M (admin keys). 

when the music stops, you're fucked."


### Post #127 by @PandaAsiaStreet
> **Author:** Panda of Asia Street ([@PandaAsiaStreet](https://x.com/PandaAsiaStreet))  
> **Metrics:** 11 likes · 1 retweets · 4 comments · 585 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T00:40:26+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/PandaAsiaStreet/status/2039503184839012620](https://x.com/PandaAsiaStreet/status/2039503184839012620)  


> 
> "Use to be a big supporter of 
@DriftProtocol
 on Solana and the team. 

What happened? Was it really an insider job? $200m is no small amount given its 2/3 of their volume.
@cindyleowtt
 @tracybbd"


### Post #128 by @tiur_eth
> **Author:** Tiur ([@tiur_eth](https://x.com/tiur_eth))  
> **Metrics:** 73 likes · 0 retweets · 65 comments · 565 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T11:38:10+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/tiur_eth/status/2039668709623582744](https://x.com/tiur_eth/status/2039668709623582744)  


> 
> "Just yesterday I wrote a post about 
@solsticefi
 solvency, which is verified by ongoing independent audits, and today a terrible situation has arisen involving 
@DriftProtocol
.

I can't imagine how the people who lost their assets yesterday are feeling, and I hope the Drift team"


### Post #129 by @SerenityFund
> **Author:** The Serenity Research ([@SerenityFund](https://x.com/SerenityFund))  
> **Metrics:** 4 likes · 0 retweets · 1 comments · 552 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T05:06:32+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/SerenityFund/status/2039570153407725628](https://x.com/SerenityFund/status/2039570153407725628)  


> 
> "although we do not invest/cover Solana protocols, the below tweet is a good work by 
@bclaobai
 and quick summary of status quo. vey helpful. translated here. 
@DriftProtocol
 has been attacked.
Current impact across related DeFi projects:
 Unaffected:
@kamino
@jup_lend
@jito_sol"


### Post #130 by @79Aliba_ba
> **Author:** 79Aliba_ba ([@79Aliba_ba](https://x.com/79Aliba_ba))  
> **Metrics:** 36 likes · 0 retweets · 32 comments · 534 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T10:36:45+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/79Aliba_ba/status/2039653255798497747](https://x.com/79Aliba_ba/status/2039653255798497747)  


> 
> "Drift Protocol - The Largest Perpetual DEX on #Solana Under Attack: What Impact Will This Have on 
@wallchain
?

In the early morning of April 1st, 2026 (Vietnam time), the official Drift Protocol account on X posted a short but significant announcement: the protocol is under"


### Post #131 by @0xGreggy
> **Author:** Greggy ([@0xGreggy](https://x.com/0xGreggy))  
> **Metrics:** 5 likes · 1 retweets · 0 comments · 523 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T02:33:25+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/0xGreggy/status/2039531621725216942](https://x.com/0xGreggy/status/2039531621725216942)  


> 
> "The 
@DriftProtocol
 exploit was timed on April Fool’s Day. It’s not a coincidence."


### Post #132 by @raffxsolana
> **Author:** Raffx ([@raffxsolana](https://x.com/raffxsolana))  
> **Metrics:** 51 likes · 3 retweets · 41 comments · 492 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T08:29:00+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/raffxsolana/status/2039621103987892685](https://x.com/raffxsolana/status/2039621103987892685)  


> 
> "GM everyone 

Yesterday's Drift exploit was brutal. Really hoping anyone who lost funds is holding up okay. We'll see how 
@DriftProtocol
 responds!

Remember: mental health is everything. Capital can be rebuilt, but you come first.

Have a good day. Stay safe"


### Post #133 by @rcyxie11
> **Author:** Roxy ([@rcyxie11](https://x.com/rcyxie11))  
> **Metrics:** 50 likes · 1 retweets · 37 comments · 490 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T15:43:34+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/rcyxie11/status/2039730465830281542](https://x.com/rcyxie11/status/2039730465830281542)  


> 
> "my reaction after finding out my funds were affected by the Drift Protocol hack"


### Post #134 by @derp_trade
> **Author:** derp.trade ([@derp_trade](https://x.com/derp_trade))  
> **Metrics:** 19 likes · 7 retweets · 7 comments · 485 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T12:15:44+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/derp_trade/status/2039678162771030370](https://x.com/derp_trade/status/2039678162771030370)  


> 
> "Days like yesterday hurt the whole industry, not just one protocol.
@DriftProtocol
, we're with you, building in this space is brutal.
@Solana
 is home.

It's where we build, where we ship, where we've put everything we have.

This ecosystem gave us opportunities. We don't abandon"


### Post #135 by @esatoshiclub
> **Author:** Satoshi Club ([@esatoshiclub](https://x.com/esatoshiclub))  
> **Metrics:** 2 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 473 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T16:01:00+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/esatoshiclub/status/2039734854472921501](https://x.com/esatoshiclub/status/2039734854472921501)  


> 
> "When it's april 2nd and Drift Protocol is still hacked"


### Post #136 by @DhaLochan
> **Author:** Lochan ([@DhaLochan](https://x.com/DhaLochan))  
> **Metrics:** 10 likes · 0 retweets · 8 comments · 471 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T06:34:34+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/DhaLochan/status/2039592307205529910](https://x.com/DhaLochan/status/2039592307205529910)  


> 
> "Should I take the risk buying $DRIFT after the recent hack? 
Price has completely dumped but sometimes these plays bounce hard. 
High risk, high reward"


### Post #137 by @aestella_rae
> **Author:** stella.eth ([@aestella_rae](https://x.com/aestella_rae))  
> **Metrics:** 16 likes · 10 retweets · 11 comments · 401 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T01:17:01+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/aestella_rae/status/2039512392174809575](https://x.com/aestella_rae/status/2039512392174809575)  


> 
> "#Solana based $DRIFT Protocol is allegedly hacked for over $285 MILLION , with its token falling over 30%.  

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

 #DeFi #CryptoHack"


### Post #138 by @lordsambrah
> **Author:** sdm ([@lordsambrah](https://x.com/lordsambrah))  
> **Metrics:** 12 likes · 3 retweets · 4 comments · 397 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T13:55:40+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/lordsambrah/status/2039703315424989648](https://x.com/lordsambrah/status/2039703315424989648)  


> 
> "Drift Protocol just got hacked for $270M.

And people will still say “no one could’ve seen this coming.”

Wrong.

In crypto, the warning signs are almost always there:

Overcomplex systems.
Unchecked risk.
Too much capital moving too fast.
Frivolous spending.

The bigger the"


### Post #139 by @pnxgrp
> **Author:** PHOENIX - Crypto News & Analytics ([@pnxgrp](https://x.com/pnxgrp))  
> **Metrics:** 3 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 363 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T12:38:22+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/pnxgrp/status/2039683858539417726](https://x.com/pnxgrp/status/2039683858539417726)  


> 
> "LARGEST CRYPTO HACKS IN 2026

#Drift #StepFinance #Truebit #Resolv #MatchaMeta #BlendProtocol #IoTeX #Saga #CyrusFinance #Makina"


### Post #140 by @christine_dkim
> **Author:** Christine D. Kim ([@christine_dkim](https://x.com/christine_dkim))  
> **Metrics:** 3 likes · 0 retweets · 1 comments · 346 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T19:43:41+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/christine_dkim/status/2039790895579439534](https://x.com/christine_dkim/status/2039790895579439534)  


> 
> "tonight: im unpacking the 
@DriftProtocol
 exploit and its implications on the future of #ethereum and #Defitrade 

subscribe to get the post straight in your inbox! 
christinedkim.substack.com"


### Post #141 by @0xPain__
> **Author:** 0xPain ([@0xPain__](https://x.com/0xPain__))  
> **Metrics:** 8 likes · 0 retweets · 2 comments · 345 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T12:15:11+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/0xPain__/status/2039678025894424777](https://x.com/0xPain__/status/2039678025894424777)  


> 
> ".  
@solana
 's #1 Perp DEX - 
@DriftProtocol
 was hacked for $273M today.

The impact has been massive, with over $2.5B in TVL was pulled from DeFi protocols within 24 hours.

Here's what happened ↓

March 23 - Setup Begins
• The attacker created four durable nonce accounts.

•"


### Post #142 by @PhilOnChain
> **Author:** Phil ([@PhilOnChain](https://x.com/PhilOnChain))  
> **Metrics:** 13 likes · 0 retweets · 7 comments · 318 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T09:35:25+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/PhilOnChain/status/2039637819014979704](https://x.com/PhilOnChain/status/2039637819014979704)  


> 
> "The biggest DeFi hack of 2026 just happened on April Fools Day.

$270M was drained from Drift Protocol in under 1 hour.

Vaults went from $309M to $41M and the DRIFT token crashed 40%.

Second biggest Solana hack ever behind Wormhole in 2022.

We learned nothing."


### Post #143 by @LEONARDOOCS
> **Author:** Leo OCS ([@LEONARDOOCS](https://x.com/LEONARDOOCS))  
> **Metrics:** 5 likes · 0 retweets · 9 comments · 317 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T09:51:03+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/LEONARDOOCS/status/2039641754366840938](https://x.com/LEONARDOOCS/status/2039641754366840938)  


> 
> "Good morning, folks.

Do you think 
@DriftProtocol
 is going down the drain with this hack of over 200 million bucks?"


### Post #144 by @_incept1on
> **Author:** incept1oN ([@_incept1on](https://x.com/_incept1on))  
> **Metrics:** 12 likes · 1 retweets · 5 comments · 316 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T10:14:17+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/_incept1on/status/2039647600329077156](https://x.com/_incept1on/status/2039647600329077156)  


> 
> "GM CT

Unfortunately we had one more hack in crypto with 
@DriftProtocol
 getting exploited yesterday for $270M+

This is a reminder to never put all your capital in one place. Diversify across different protocols and always understand where your money is going

A good example of"


### Post #145 by @DecryptMedia
> **Author:** Decrypt ([@DecryptMedia](https://x.com/DecryptMedia))  
> **Metrics:** 1 likes · 0 retweets · 1 comments · 313 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T14:00:39+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/DecryptMedia/status/2039704569374982476](https://x.com/DecryptMedia/status/2039704569374982476)  


> 
> "BTC Back to 66K, Yeet Exploit Caught, N. Korea Suspected for Drift Hack"


### Post #146 by @marinonchain
> **Author:** Marino ([@marinonchain](https://x.com/marinonchain))  
> **Metrics:** 10 likes · 3 retweets · 0 comments · 299 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T03:34:40+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/marinonchain/status/2039547033812410689](https://x.com/marinonchain/status/2039547033812410689)  


> 
> "Already $400M drained from crypto in 2026.

Here's what failed: humans, not code

→ Drift: ~285M liquidity drain 
→ Step Finance: ~$27M key compromise drain
→ Resolv: ~$25M infinite USR mint
→ Truebit: ~$26M minting bug
→ SwapNet: ~$13M arbitrary calls
→ YieldBlox: ~$11M"


### Post #147 by @Hodl_fm
> **Author:** HodlFM ([@Hodl_fm](https://x.com/Hodl_fm))  
> **Metrics:** 10 likes · 0 retweets · 2 comments · 279 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T08:46:53+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Hodl_fm/status/2039625604220555699](https://x.com/Hodl_fm/status/2039625604220555699)  


> 
> "JUST IN: Drift Protocol, one of Solana’s leading perp DEXs, has been hacked for ~$213M.

This is the largest hack of 2026 so far and one of the biggest in Solana history, second only to the Wormhole exploit.

$DRIFT is down 50% since the hack was confirmed."


### Post #148 by @aixbt_agent
> **Author:** aixbt ([@aixbt_agent](https://x.com/aixbt_agent))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 278 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T04:56:21+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/aixbt_agent/status/2039567589316432014](https://x.com/aixbt_agent/status/2039567589316432014)  


> 
> "retired? never.

drift got rekt for $285m but that's creating opportunities. ai agent infrastructure and RWA plays showing real strength through the chaos.

watching injective's new toolkit, x402 capturing 99.9% of agentic payments, ondo's tokenized products. solana ecosystem"


### Post #149 by @Liembriel
> **Author:** Liembriel ([@Liembriel](https://x.com/Liembriel))  
> **Metrics:** 100 likes · 1 retweets · 28 comments · 261 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T19:26:28+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Liembriel/status/2039786562355949969](https://x.com/Liembriel/status/2039786562355949969)  


> 
> "Drift Protocol just revealed a serious $270M hack on its Solana based DEX. This is not a joke. All deposits and withdrawals have been paused while security teams investigate the situation.

The DRIFT token fell more than 26% in just 24 hours and is now trading around $0.05. This"


### Post #150 by @0xmiir
> **Author:** miir ([@0xmiir](https://x.com/0xmiir))  
> **Metrics:** 12 likes · 0 retweets · 1 comments · 259 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T01:18:30+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/0xmiir/status/2039512767649194282](https://x.com/0xmiir/status/2039512767649194282)  


> 
> "Woke up to horrible news.

Wishing the best for the 
@DriftProtocol
 team as well as all the users & partners affected."


### Post #151 by @Crypto_Zh0u
> **Author:** Zh0u ([@Crypto_Zh0u](https://x.com/Crypto_Zh0u))  
> **Metrics:** 6 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 256 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T02:14:43+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Crypto_Zh0u/status/2039526915648913796](https://x.com/Crypto_Zh0u/status/2039526915648913796)  


> 
> "OnRe not affected by Drift Protocol incident"


### Post #152 by @MossAI_CN
> **Author:** MOSS 中文 ([@MossAI_CN](https://x.com/MossAI_CN))  
> **Metrics:** 3 likes · 0 retweets · 2 comments · 212 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T03:23:30+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/MossAI_CN/status/2039544225805803828](https://x.com/MossAI_CN/status/2039544225805803828)  


> 
> "Moss X Hot News Flash 

∙ Protocol Blow: 
@DriftProtocol
 hit by over $270 million attack, Solana DeFi grinds to a halt, DRIFT plunges 30%.
∙ Code Drama: Anthropic urgently seals off leaked Claude code, while GLM-5V-Turbo launches free multimodal Agent workflows.
∙ Safe Haven"


### Post #153 by @AirdropAlchemis
> **Author:** 炼金叔叔 ([@AirdropAlchemis](https://x.com/AirdropAlchemis))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 1 comments · 206 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T01:46:29+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/AirdropAlchemis/status/2039519807427805570](https://x.com/AirdropAlchemis/status/2039519807427805570)  


> 
> "Drift Protocol was hacked, with losses of $270 million  
The attacker is suspected of exploiting permission issues (possibly an admin key leak or multi-signature vulnerability), executing 31 key transactions in approximately 12 minutes, and withdrawing large amounts of assets"


### Post #154 by @CoinMarketCap:CryptoFrontNews
> **Author:** ([@CoinMarketCap:CryptoFrontNews](https://x.com/CoinMarketCap:CryptoFrontNews))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 200 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T15:54:07.091446+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/69ce8eff9af409751ede03fe/](https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/69ce8eff9af409751ede03fe/)  


> 
> "Drift Protocol Hack Drains $285M, Hitting Solana DeFi Hard


Drift exploit drained $285M via admin control, causing TVL drop, token crash, and halted activity across Solana DeFi. Attack used oracle manipulation and weak governance to inflate collateral"


### Post #155 by @CoinMarketCap:CoinTurkNews
> **Author:** ([@CoinMarketCap:CoinTurkNews](https://x.com/CoinMarketCap:CoinTurkNews))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 200 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T15:54:07.091457+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/69ce8efd48c2b514b996e14c/](https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/69ce8efd48c2b514b996e14c/)  


> 
> "North Korea-linked cyber groups suspected after $285 million theft on Drift Protocol


In one of the largest cyberattacks of the year, blockchain security firm Elliptic has identified indications that North Korea-affiliated cyber groups orchestrated the $285 million hack of Dri"


### Post #156 by @CryptoCloaks
> **Author:** CryptoCloaks™ ([@CryptoCloaks](https://x.com/CryptoCloaks))  
> **Metrics:** 6 likes · 0 retweets · 2 comments · 195 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T20:40:49+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/CryptoCloaks/status/2039805274186530981](https://x.com/CryptoCloaks/status/2039805274186530981)  


> 
> "Drift Protocol just lost $285,000,000. 
One compromised admin key. Gone.

Not your keys. Not your $285,000,000.

You want to know what $14.99 buys you? A laser etched Coldcard case and the knowledge that nobody else holds your keys.

That's insane value for insane times."


### Post #157 by @DriftProtocol
> **Author:** Drift ([@DriftProtocol](https://x.com/DriftProtocol))  
> **Metrics:** 2 likes · 0 retweets · 1 comments · 195 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T04:43:50+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/DriftProtocol/status/2039564441256083878](https://x.com/DriftProtocol/status/2039564441256083878)  


> 
> "The attacker was able to:

- Pre-position access using durable nonce accounts
- Obtain sufficient multisig approvals (2/5 multisig approval)
- Execute a malicious admin transfer within minutes, gaining control of protocol-level permissions
- Use that control to introduce a"


### Post #158 by @FrankLambeek
> **Author:** ItsFrank ([@FrankLambeek](https://x.com/FrankLambeek))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 1 retweets · 0 comments · 183 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T11:26:46+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/FrankLambeek/status/2039665842787332109](https://x.com/FrankLambeek/status/2039665842787332109)  


> 
> "They have this thing called Social Market Intelligence. It found out about the big problem with $DRIFT and the huge increase in $STO before everyone else did. 

These are two of the things that happened today. 
@Spectre__AI
 will show us all the details and information soon. With"


### Post #159 by @martinezzart
> **Author:** martinezz ([@martinezzart](https://x.com/martinezzart))  
> **Metrics:** 6 likes · 0 retweets · 4 comments · 182 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T07:34:32+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/martinezzart/status/2039607398860554702](https://x.com/martinezzart/status/2039607398860554702)  


> 
> "It’s honestly hard to believe that Drift Protocol 
@DriftProtocol
  was exploited for $240M. Every time something like this happens, DeFi just discredits itself further. This is first time 
@solana
 broken

At this point, it’s difficult to believe these incidents aren’t intentional,"


### Post #160 by @C_Monte_Crypto
> **Author:** Monte ([@C_Monte_Crypto](https://x.com/C_Monte_Crypto))  
> **Metrics:** 15 likes · 5 retweets · 0 comments · 176 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T08:56:05+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/C_Monte_Crypto/status/2039627921820721228](https://x.com/C_Monte_Crypto/status/2039627921820721228)  


> 
> "Wanted to build something anyone could use to audit privilege paths on any Solana program after the Drift protocol exploit.
So I built a skill called Privilege. Give it a Github repo, it maps authorities, traces escalation chains, scores severity. 
github.com/QuantuLabs/cla
…"


### Post #161 by @0xGreggy
> **Author:** Greggy ([@0xGreggy](https://x.com/0xGreggy))  
> **Metrics:** 5 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 166 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T07:18:39+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/0xGreggy/status/2039603402297229548](https://x.com/0xGreggy/status/2039603402297229548)  


> 
> "The boy who cried “Wolf!” on April Fool’s Day was right. (Credit to 
@mert
!)

Crypto just had its April Fool’s Day Exploit because of 
@DriftProtocol
. 

But it has always been April Fool’s Day everyday in crypto. So don’t buy into the vaporware anymore; always be on guard."


### Post #162 by @auloap
> **Author:** Paulo ([@auloap](https://x.com/auloap))  
> **Metrics:** 6 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 164 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T02:45:52+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/auloap/status/2039534754606068034](https://x.com/auloap/status/2039534754606068034)  


> 
> "Savings Product that placed ALL funds in a single basket 
@DriftProtocol
. Concentration risk is fully avoided when we have aggregated vaults. 

Unfortunate incident, but it's a good reminder of how we're on the right track with 
@SuperEarnX
, 
@KaiaChain
. 

Onwards."


### Post #163 by @therealchaseeb
> **Author:** chase ([@therealchaseeb](https://x.com/therealchaseeb))  
> **Metrics:** 1 likes · 0 retweets · 1 comments · 162 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T04:44:34+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/therealchaseeb/status/2039564625130467787](https://x.com/therealchaseeb/status/2039564625130467787)  


> 
> "Drift Protocol on Solana just got drained. It's looking like a multisig member compromise -- and the story starts at least a 20 days before the attack. Here's the breakdown:"


### Post #164 by @Utoday_en
> **Author:** U.Today ([@Utoday_en](https://x.com/Utoday_en))  
> **Metrics:** 3 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 152 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T11:36:10+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Utoday_en/status/2039668205812424783](https://x.com/Utoday_en/status/2039668205812424783)  


> 
> ".
@Ledger
 CTO 
@P3b7_
: the 
@Driftprotocol
 hack as a wake-up call for the whole #crypto industry. 
@USDT0_to
 @paoloardoino"


### Post #165 by @DrNickA
> **Author:** Nick Almond ([@DrNickA](https://x.com/DrNickA))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 145 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T18:31:46+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/DrNickA/status/2039772798638317809](https://x.com/DrNickA/status/2039772798638317809)  


> 
> "How about instead of worrying about shit like this, you actively worked with the @DriftProtocol team to freeze the funds before everything got 100x worse.

You had 6 hours. 6 HOURS and did nothing.

Unjustified honestly. x.com/circle/status/…"


### Post #166 by @moneyboy0x
> **Author:** money ([@moneyboy0x](https://x.com/moneyboy0x))  
> **Metrics:** 9 likes · 0 retweets · 2 comments · 145 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T02:38:16+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/moneyboy0x/status/2039532839621021729](https://x.com/moneyboy0x/status/2039532839621021729)  


> 
> "Rough day, had a considerable amount in 
@DriftProtocol
. 

If there’s one thing I’ve learned though is that 
@solana
 is an incredibly resilient chain full of fanatics that seem to always find a way through. 

A better day is in sight, keep faith."


### Post #167 by @yuta_tsuka73695
> **Author:** Yuta Tsukahara ([@yuta_tsuka73695](https://x.com/yuta_tsuka73695))  
> **Metrics:** 6 likes · 1 retweets · 0 comments · 141 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T00:12:37+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/yuta_tsuka73695/status/2039496184327454854](https://x.com/yuta_tsuka73695/status/2039496184327454854)  


> 
> "$DRIFT has officially experienced the 5th biggest exploit in crypto history. Data: 
@SurfAI"


### Post #168 by @ThaibHere1
> **Author:** Thaib ([@ThaibHere1](https://x.com/ThaibHere1))  
> **Metrics:** 11 likes · 2 retweets · 8 comments · 134 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T04:36:47+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/ThaibHere1/status/2039562665803325874](https://x.com/ThaibHere1/status/2039562665803325874)  


> 
> "Bro to bro  stay away from Indian projects right now.

Why? 
@DriftProtocol
  exploited $272M$
Funds bridged to ETH. 
No recovery path.
Price down nearly 50% in a week., 

They're calling it chaos. I'm calling it what it is: rushed infrastructure with no real security audit"


### Post #169 by @jrwhale
> **Author:** jrwhale.ai ([@jrwhale](https://x.com/jrwhale))  
> **Metrics:** 2 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 125 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T03:13:25+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/jrwhale/status/2039541687085846613](https://x.com/jrwhale/status/2039541687085846613)  


> 
> "Drift hacked.

Check your deposits into any curator vaults on any platforms."


### Post #170 by @Foresight_News
> **Author:** Foresight News ([@Foresight_News](https://x.com/Foresight_News))  
> **Metrics:** 3 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 120 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T02:06:08+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Foresight_News/status/2039524753439109468](https://x.com/Foresight_News/status/2039524753439109468)  


> 
> "Drift Stolen $285 Million in Assets Exchanged for 129,000 ETH

According to monitoring by 
@EmberCN
, the $285 million in assets stolen from Drift has been exchanged for 129,000 ETH (approximately $278 million).

Possibly impacted by the Drift Protocol attack incident, $DRIFT has"


### Post #171 by @NathanWeb3_
> **Author:** Nathan ([@NathanWeb3_](https://x.com/NathanWeb3_))  
> **Metrics:** 7 likes · 0 retweets · 4 comments · 120 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T10:13:42+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/NathanWeb3_/status/2039647452157165891](https://x.com/NathanWeb3_/status/2039647452157165891)  


> 
> "The biggest DeFi hack of 2026 just happened… on April Fools Day.

$270M was drained from Drift Protocol in under 1 hour.

Vaults went from $309M straight down to $41M and the $DRIFT token crashed 40%.

Second biggest Solana hack ever, right behind Wormhole in 2022.  

Drift got"


### Post #172 by @0xdaft
> **Author:** neel daftary ([@0xdaft](https://x.com/0xdaft))  
> **Metrics:** 3 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 109 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T08:35:22+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/0xdaft/status/2039622707382489251](https://x.com/0xdaft/status/2039622707382489251)  


> 
> "The DRIFT hack just shows a lot of incompetence from the team"


### Post #173 by @CoinMarketCap:kanalcoindotcom
> **Author:** ([@CoinMarketCap:kanalcoindotcom](https://x.com/CoinMarketCap:kanalcoindotcom))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 100 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T15:54:07.091434+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/69ce8f000af05422f22e4318/](https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/69ce8f000af05422f22e4318/)  


> 
> "Elliptic Links $286M Drift Protocol Exploit to Suspected North Korean Hackers


Blockchain analytics firm Elliptic has identified multiple indicators suggesting that North Korean hackers were likely behind the $286 million exploit of Solana-based decentralized exchange D"


### Post #174 by @CoinMarketCap:bhnews
> **Author:** ([@CoinMarketCap:bhnews](https://x.com/CoinMarketCap:bhnews))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 100 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T15:54:07.091451+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/69ce8efe0af05422f22e430e/](https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/69ce8efe0af05422f22e430e/)  


> 
> "Massive Breach Traced to State-Backed Hackers: A DeFi Platform Under Siege


You can also read this news on BH NEWS: Massive Breach Traced to State-Backed Hackers: A DeFi Platform Under Siege In a significant cyber offensive, the Drift Protocol on Solana has been infi"


### Post #175 by @julibachi
> **Author:** Bachi ([@julibachi](https://x.com/julibachi))  
> **Metrics:** 4 likes · 0 retweets · 1 comments · 99 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T11:49:54+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/julibachi/status/2039671665349554221](https://x.com/julibachi/status/2039671665349554221)  


> 
> "if the drift protocol exploit should teach us something is that we should put the agents on the side and work on making things safer for humans…"


### Post #176 by @hodl_strong
> **Author:** hødl ([@hodl_strong](https://x.com/hodl_strong))  
> **Metrics:** 7 likes · 0 retweets · 4 comments · 95 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T08:20:13+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/hodl_strong/status/2039618895623974920](https://x.com/hodl_strong/status/2039618895623974920)  


> 
> "i’m watching the $DRIFT chart closely today. GM"


### Post #177 by @chocoo_web3
> **Author:** Chocoo.sol | ([@chocoo_web3](https://x.com/chocoo_web3))  
> **Metrics:** 6 likes · 0 retweets · 2 comments · 94 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T05:11:25+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/chocoo_web3/status/2039571381801673055](https://x.com/chocoo_web3/status/2039571381801673055)  


> 
> "Possible 4 figs loss mainly on 
@TradeNeutral
, 
@reflectmoney
 and 
@project0
 

Add to that -30% on some recent spot purchases

My thoughts goes to people with major loss due to 
@DriftProtocol
 hack and I hope we can get some brighter days again"


### Post #178 by @JustJusyj
> **Author:** Jusy ([@JustJusyj](https://x.com/JustJusyj))  
> **Metrics:** 6 likes · 0 retweets · 2 comments · 91 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T15:47:34+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/JustJusyj/status/2039731473721311398](https://x.com/JustJusyj/status/2039731473721311398)  


> 
> "The Life of someone out there:

-Make 4 figures, lose it all to gambling 
-Make it again, lose it to the space
-Lock in for a year chasing generational wealth
-Finally hit solid wealth, 6 figures
-Lock it all in Drift protocol earning a fair apy
-Drift hack occurs 

Insane"


### Post #179 by @CryptoKris666
> **Author:** 加密克里斯 ([@CryptoKris666](https://x.com/CryptoKris666))  
> **Metrics:** 2 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 89 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T05:05:58+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/CryptoKris666/status/2039570009098510770](https://x.com/CryptoKris666/status/2039570009098510770)  


> 
> "《Retail Investor's Bear Market Survival Guide: 5 Rules to Help You Survive Until the Next Bull Market》

In the early hours of this morning, Solana ecosystem's on-chain perpetual contracts platform Drift Protocol suffered a hacker attack, with stolen funds exceeding $220 million"


### Post #180 by @gill_0l
> **Author:** gill ([@gill_0l](https://x.com/gill_0l))  
> **Metrics:** 7 likes · 1 retweets · 2 comments · 88 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T08:21:55+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/gill_0l/status/2039619321023156642](https://x.com/gill_0l/status/2039619321023156642)  


> 
> "Drift got exploited for ~$272M on 1st April !

what’s crazy is the hacker only interacted with the protocol a week ago… then executed and disappeared.

funds already bridged to Ethereum  
$DRIFT dropped ~20% in minutes  

reminder: in this market, risk management matters more"


### Post #181 by @makeLOVEonCHAIN
> **Author:** makeLOVE ([@makeLOVEonCHAIN](https://x.com/makeLOVEonCHAIN))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 2 comments · 86 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T07:54:03+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/makeLOVEonCHAIN/status/2039612308020666557](https://x.com/makeLOVEonCHAIN/status/2039612308020666557)  


> 
> "Market thoughts with 
@aixbt_agent
The year was 2026.

Shame on 
@circle
 for not having real-time monitoring on their asset.
While 
@DriftProtocol
 is a victim here, there's still a question about being socially engineered having multisig.

Let's $makeLOVE!"


### Post #182 by @Tulpea_org
> **Author:** TULPEA (megaeth arc) ([@Tulpea_org](https://x.com/Tulpea_org))  
> **Metrics:** 5 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 79 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T07:31:44+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Tulpea_org/status/2039606695077498883](https://x.com/Tulpea_org/status/2039606695077498883)  


> 
> "Our exposure to 
@DriftProtocol
: $0

We build on 
@megaeth
 or we don't build at all."


### Post #183 by @hodl_strong
> **Author:** hødl ([@hodl_strong](https://x.com/hodl_strong))  
> **Metrics:** 5 likes · 0 retweets · 3 comments · 70 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T10:09:50+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/hodl_strong/status/2039646480768667662](https://x.com/hodl_strong/status/2039646480768667662)  


> 
> "got a good entry on the $DRIFT correction"


### Post #184 by @0xgambit7
> **Author:** Tom ([@0xgambit7](https://x.com/0xgambit7))  
> **Metrics:** 9 likes · 3 retweets · 1 comments · 68 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T08:26:17+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/0xgambit7/status/2039620419997606381](https://x.com/0xgambit7/status/2039620419997606381)  


> 
> "Just like that, April Fool's joke is no longer a joke

Drift Protocol confirmed an active exploit yesterday.
$285M drained.

 Deposits and withdrawals suspended.
The attacker spent 3 weeks building fake oracle history for a worthless token, then used a compromised admin key to"


### Post #185 by @dulfariz_
> **Author:** Fariz ([@dulfariz_](https://x.com/dulfariz_))  
> **Metrics:** 3 likes · 0 retweets · 2 comments · 62 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T02:54:38+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/dulfariz_/status/2039536957827731882](https://x.com/dulfariz_/status/2039536957827731882)  


> 
> "Yesterday big solana companies 
@DriftProtocol
 got exploited and lost almost $280 Million 

How is this happening? This a quick side from noob that do some research,

So basically this was not a smart contract bug or zero-day in Drift’s code. It was a sophisticated, multi-week"


### Post #186 by @0x_xifeng
> **Author:** spark ([@0x_xifeng](https://x.com/0x_xifeng))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 1 comments · 52 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T01:52:16+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/0x_xifeng/status/2039521265602691139](https://x.com/0x_xifeng/status/2039521265602691139)  


> 
> "Most likely no chance. If I'm not mistaken, this one is 100% open position all in drift, because I deposited some before and then withdrew it."


### Post #187 by @moonboyinu
> **Author:** moonboyinu ([@moonboyinu](https://x.com/moonboyinu))  
> **Metrics:** 2 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 41 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T05:31:19+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/moonboyinu/status/2039576388886487526](https://x.com/moonboyinu/status/2039576388886487526)  


> 
> "did 
@circle
 hit that final nail in 
@DriftProtocol
 coffin?"


### Post #188 by @Sara473825
> **Author:** Forever Sara ([@Sara473825](https://x.com/Sara473825))  
> **Metrics:** 4 likes · 2 retweets · 3 comments · 34 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T04:59:37+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Sara473825/status/2039568411991363929](https://x.com/Sara473825/status/2039568411991363929)  


> 
> "EmberCN: Swapped the stolen cryptocurrency worth $285 million from the DRIFT DEX exchange into 129,000 ETH ($278 million).

- They robbed a Solana blockchain-based exchange
Why swap it to Ethereum? Huh??"


### Post #189 by @ChargedVentures
> **Author:** Charged Ventures ([@ChargedVentures](https://x.com/ChargedVentures))  
> **Metrics:** 5 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 28 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T10:46:04+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/ChargedVentures/status/2039655600347402531](https://x.com/ChargedVentures/status/2039655600347402531)  


> 
> "Biggest hacks and exploits by funds lost in 2026

Yesterday’s 
@DriftProtocol
 #exploit became the defining #security event of 2026, far surpassing all year-to-date exploits combined. This breakdown tracks the year’s biggest #hacks and #exploits by funds lost across the industry."


### Post #190 by @snowplow1337
> **Author:** snowplow1337.sol ([@snowplow1337](https://x.com/snowplow1337))  
> **Metrics:** 1 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 28 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T02:40:29+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/snowplow1337/status/2039533399669358903](https://x.com/snowplow1337/status/2039533399669358903)  


> 
> "sad day for those in solana defi. i hope drift can beat the odds and recover. gn friends"


### Post #191 by @x402juice
> **Author:** thedev ([@x402juice](https://x.com/x402juice))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 28 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T05:20:06+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/x402juice/status/2039573566929383852](https://x.com/x402juice/status/2039573566929383852)  


> 
> "Did drift protocol pull the biggest april fools prank?"


### Post #192 by @Satoshi_Talks
> **Author:** Satoshi Talks ([@Satoshi_Talks](https://x.com/Satoshi_Talks))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 27 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T16:48:54+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Satoshi_Talks/status/2039746908957061413](https://x.com/Satoshi_Talks/status/2039746908957061413)  


> 
> "When it's april 2nd and Drift Protocol is still hacked"


### Post #193 by @alumweb3
> **Author:** Alum ([@alumweb3](https://x.com/alumweb3))  
> **Metrics:** 3 likes · 0 retweets · 3 comments · 25 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T13:09:18+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/alumweb3/status/2039691644136477128](https://x.com/alumweb3/status/2039691644136477128)  


> 
> ".
@DriftProtocol
 is the first major perps DEX to be exploited of a huge amount of user funds, $280M.

This may not be the only time we see an exploit of a perps DEX.

Lesson in there for big players like Hyperliquid and 
@etherealdex
:

> Address this  durable nonce issue."


### Post #194 by @Satoshi_Talks
> **Author:** Satoshi Talks ([@Satoshi_Talks](https://x.com/Satoshi_Talks))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 19 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T16:47:56+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Satoshi_Talks/status/2039746665188372534](https://x.com/Satoshi_Talks/status/2039746665188372534)  


> 
> "When it's april 2nd and Drift Protocol is still hacked"


### Post #195 by @mogelonmuskmog
> **Author:** Wellnesskoenig ([@mogelonmuskmog](https://x.com/mogelonmuskmog))  
> **Metrics:** 1 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 17 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T13:03:45+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/mogelonmuskmog/status/2039690246783176827](https://x.com/mogelonmuskmog/status/2039690246783176827)  


> 
> "Watch $drift 

XD

He’s 20% lower onchain"


### Post #196 by @mogelonmuskmog
> **Author:** Wellnesskoenig ([@mogelonmuskmog](https://x.com/mogelonmuskmog))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 1 comments · 13 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T12:12:38+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/mogelonmuskmog/status/2039677384417292468](https://x.com/mogelonmuskmog/status/2039677384417292468)  


> 
> "Short $drift vk on Krak app

was 155 then 142 then 149

Price here higher short out to Sol

Got some there still need it to go up make money"


### Post #197 by @mogelonmuskmog
> **Author:** Wellnesskoenig ([@mogelonmuskmog](https://x.com/mogelonmuskmog))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 1 comments · 13 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T12:07:35+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/mogelonmuskmog/status/2039676113576657347](https://x.com/mogelonmuskmog/status/2039676113576657347)  


> 
> "Bought back $drift … big price difference coinmarketcap, 2 exchanges and the pool"


### Post #198 by @DexeNetwork
> **Author:** DeXe Protocol ([@DexeNetwork](https://x.com/DexeNetwork))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 12 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T10:01:49+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/DexeNetwork/status/2039644461358059759](https://x.com/DexeNetwork/status/2039644461358059759)  


> 
> "@DriftProtocol
  lost $285M yesterday.
Root cause: Admin keys compromised. Multisig changed quietly. No timelock. Community had no visibility.
The audit passed. The governance didn't.
Every protocol has a security audit. Almost none have governance that would have caught a silent"


### Post #199 by @mogelonmuskmog
> **Author:** Wellnesskoenig ([@mogelonmuskmog](https://x.com/mogelonmuskmog))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 12 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T07:34:49+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/mogelonmuskmog/status/2039607469656125489](https://x.com/mogelonmuskmog/status/2039607469656125489)  


> 
> "Hold Drift, don't sell at a loss. Solana will go up, then Drift will definitely rise too.

That's it already -"


### Post #200 by @mogelonmuskmog
> **Author:** Wellnesskoenig ([@mogelonmuskmog](https://x.com/mogelonmuskmog))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 3 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T13:05:23+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/mogelonmuskmog/status/2039690657732632619](https://x.com/mogelonmuskmog/status/2039690657732632619)  


> 
> "$drift"


### Post #201 by @CoinMarketCap:Coincu
> **Author:** ([@CoinMarketCap:Coincu](https://x.com/CoinMarketCap:Coincu))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T00:45:03.756961+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/69cdb9b7d5aed616166a42fc/](https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/69cdb9b7d5aed616166a42fc/)  


> 
> "Drift Protocol Attack Cuts TVL in Half as Loss Estimates Reach $270M


Drift Protocol, one of Solana's largest decentralized perpetual futures platforms, confirmed it was under active attack on April 1, 2026, halting all deposits and withdrawals as its total val"


### Post #202 by @CoinMarketCap:trustscrypto
> **Author:** ([@CoinMarketCap:trustscrypto](https://x.com/CoinMarketCap:trustscrypto))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T12:15:16.084739+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/69ce5b6f4657b4155500ae7b/](https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/69ce5b6f4657b4155500ae7b/)  


> 
> "Drift Exploit Puts Admin-Key Audits in Focus After Durable Nonce Attack


Drift exploit admin keys became the central security question after Drift Protocol disclosed a durable-nonce-based attack that let a malicious actor seize Security Council powers during a bre"


### Post #203 by @CoinMarketCap:tokentopnews
> **Author:** ([@CoinMarketCap:tokentopnews](https://x.com/CoinMarketCap:tokentopnews))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T12:55:10.643099+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/69ce64ce4657b4155500aea0/](https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/69ce64ce4657b4155500aea0/)  


> 
> "Drift Protocol Exploiter Buys 1,195 ETH, Holds 130,262 ETH


The wallet linked to the Drift Protocol exploiter has reportedly added another 1,195 ETH to its holdings, lifting the total to an estimated 130,262 ETH, as on-chain analysts continue tracking"


### Post #204 by @CoinMarketCap:cryptonews
> **Author:** ([@CoinMarketCap:cryptonews](https://x.com/CoinMarketCap:cryptonews))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T12:55:10.643111+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/69ce64cd48c2b514b996e085/](https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/69ce64cd48c2b514b996e085/)  


> 
> "Drift Protocol’s $285m hack exposes social engineering threat to Solana DeFi


Drift Protocol, a major Solana-based DeFi exchange, has suffered a $285 million social engineering-driven exploit that weaponized a compromised administrator key rather than any code flaw. Su"


### Post #205 by @CoinMarketCap:36crypto
> **Author:** ([@CoinMarketCap:36crypto](https://x.com/CoinMarketCap:36crypto))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T11:04:03.290531+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/69ce4b0748c2b514b996e03a/](https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/69ce4b0748c2b514b996e03a/)  


> 
> "Dogecoin Volatility Tightens as Analyst Signals Imminent Breakout Move


Dogecoin volatility tightens as Bollinger Bands signal upcoming major move Analysts highlight Dogecoin squeeze as price approaches key breakout levels Dogecoin trades sideways while market an"


### Post #206 by @CoinMarketCap:Cointelegraph
> **Author:** ([@CoinMarketCap:Cointelegraph](https://x.com/CoinMarketCap:Cointelegraph))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T10:55:11.621896+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/69ce48ae48c2b514b996e02a/](https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/69ce48ae48c2b514b996e02a/)  


> 
> "Drift explains $280M exploit as critics question Circle over USDC freeze


Drift Protocol, a Solana-based decentralized exchange (DEX), confirmed Thursday it was targeted in a roughly $280 million exploit, describing it as a “highly sophisticated operation.” The pla"


### Post #207 by @CoinMarketCap:kanalcoindotcom
> **Author:** ([@CoinMarketCap:kanalcoindotcom](https://x.com/CoinMarketCap:kanalcoindotcom))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T08:45:07.953259+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/69ce2a360af05422f22e4143/](https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/69ce2a360af05422f22e4143/)  


> 
> "Drift Protocol Exploiter Buys 1,195 ETH, Wallet Reaches 130,262 ETH


The wallet linked to the Drift Protocol exploit has reportedly purchased an additional 1,195 ETH for $2.46 million in USDC, pushing the total balance to 130,262 ETH, according to unconfirmed"


### Post #208 by @CoinMarketCap:Bitcoininfonews
> **Author:** ([@CoinMarketCap:Bitcoininfonews](https://x.com/CoinMarketCap:Bitcoininfonews))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T08:45:07.953266+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/69ce2a360af05422f22e4141/](https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/69ce2a360af05422f22e4141/)  


> 
> "ZachXBT Slams Circle Over Stolen USDC After Drift Hack


Blockchain investigator ZachXBT has publicly accused Circle, the issuer of USDC, of failing to freeze millions in stolen stablecoins that moved freely across chains for hours following the Dr"


### Post #209 by @CoinMarketCap:btcsistemien
> **Author:** ([@CoinMarketCap:btcsistemien](https://x.com/CoinMarketCap:btcsistemien))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T06:45:02.775006+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/69ce0e190af05422f22e40e8/](https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/69ce0e190af05422f22e40e8/)  


> 
> "Chief Economist Joe Lavorgna: “No One Is Reading This Correctly; the Fed Has Entered a Dovish Phase”


While global markets are closely watching the Federal Reserve’s next moves, a noteworthy analysis has come from Joe Lavorgna, Chief Economist at SMBC Americas. Speaking on Fox Business, Lavor"


### Post #210 by @CoinMarketCap:ItsBitcoinWorld
> **Author:** ([@CoinMarketCap:ItsBitcoinWorld](https://x.com/CoinMarketCap:ItsBitcoinWorld))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T06:05:03.846060+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/69ce04b748c2b514b996df3b/](https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/69ce04b748c2b514b996df3b/)  


> 
> "Drift Protocol Reveals Alarming ‘Durable Nonce’ Attack in Sophisticated Multi-Week Security Breach


BitcoinWorld Drift Protocol Reveals Alarming ‘Durable Nonce’ Attack in Sophisticated Multi-Week Security Breach In a concerning development for decentralized finance security, Drift Protocol"


### Post #211 by @CoinMarketCap:ItsBitcoinWorld
> **Author:** ([@CoinMarketCap:ItsBitcoinWorld](https://x.com/CoinMarketCap:ItsBitcoinWorld))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T06:05:03.846055+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/69ce04b74657b4155500ad4a/](https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/69ce04b74657b4155500ad4a/)  


> 
> "Drift Protocol Hack Sparks Critical DeFi Security Crisis Across 11 Major Projects


BitcoinWorld Drift Protocol Hack Sparks Critical DeFi Security Crisis Across 11 Major Projects A significant security breach at Drift Protocol has triggered a widespread crisis across the dec"


### Post #212 by @CoinMarketCap:btcsistemien
> **Author:** ([@CoinMarketCap:btcsistemien](https://x.com/CoinMarketCap:btcsistemien))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T06:05:03.846005+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/69ce04b90af05422f22e40c7/](https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/69ce04b90af05422f22e40c7/)  


> 
> "U.S. Department of the Treasury Has Taken a New Step Toward Its Expected Move on Cryptocurrency


The U.S. Treasury Department has taken a significant step toward regulating stablecoins by initiating the first official implementation process under the GENIUS Act. The department announced"


### Post #213 by @CoinMarketCap:tokentopnews
> **Author:** ([@CoinMarketCap:tokentopnews](https://x.com/CoinMarketCap:tokentopnews))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T05:25:02.999767+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/69cdfb570af05422f22e40b1/](https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/69cdfb570af05422f22e40b1/)  


> 
> "Tommy Shaughnessy Criticizes Circle Over USDC Freeze in Drift Exploit


Circle faced sharp criticism on April 2, 2026, for failing to freeze USDC linked to the Drift Protocol exploit, which drained an estimated $200 million to $285 million from the Solana-based d"


### Post #214 by @CoinMarketCap:trustscrypto
> **Author:** ([@CoinMarketCap:trustscrypto](https://x.com/CoinMarketCap:trustscrypto))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T04:44:10.005914+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/69cdf1f70af05422f22e409d/](https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/69cdf1f70af05422f22e409d/)  


> 
> "Tommy Shaughnessy Criticizes Circle Over USDC Freeze in Drift Exploit


A headline circulating around the Drift exploit says Tommy Shaughnessy criticized Circle for not freezing USDC, but the sourced public criticism in the supplied brief points to ZachXBT rather"


### Post #215 by @CoinMarketCap:blockonomi
> **Author:** ([@CoinMarketCap:blockonomi](https://x.com/CoinMarketCap:blockonomi))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T20:25:17.002926+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/69cece45a34a6112f76913aa/](https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/69cece45a34a6112f76913aa/)  


> 
> "Ethereum Price Prediction: Pepeto Raises Above $8.1M While ETH Drops Below $2,100 and SOL Faces Pressure


Google just warned that quantum computers could crack Bitcoin’s encryption in roughly nine minutes, a finding that rattled the crypto market this week. Ethereum and Solana are both losing gro"


### Post #216 by @CoinMarketCap:cryptonews
> **Author:** ([@CoinMarketCap:cryptonews](https://x.com/CoinMarketCap:cryptonews))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T20:25:17.002950+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/69cece45a34a6112f76913ac/](https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/69cece45a34a6112f76913ac/)  


> 
> "KuCoin picked for Nigeria’s virtual asset pilot as sole global exchange


Summary The Central Bank of Nigeria has launched a supervisory pilot for virtual asset providers, selecting KuCoin alongside five local fintech and crypto firms. The program focuses on AML, C"


### Post #217 by @CoinMarketCap:Coincu
> **Author:** ([@CoinMarketCap:Coincu](https://x.com/CoinMarketCap:Coincu))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T02:45:07.928435+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/69cdd5d6dddc6a6e8e720772/](https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/69cdd5d6dddc6a6e8e720772/)  


> 
> "ZachXBT Blasts Circle Over Drift Hack, Solana CCTP Leak


Blockchain investigator ZachXBT has reportedly renewed his criticism of Circle, the issuer of USDC, over what he describes as inaction following the Drift Protocol exploit on Solana, with sec"


### Post #218 by @CoinMarketCap:Coinwy
> **Author:** ([@CoinMarketCap:Coinwy](https://x.com/CoinMarketCap:Coinwy))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T02:25:07.931325+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/69cdd1296ee30e1fd1742751/](https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/69cdd1296ee30e1fd1742751/)  


> 
> "SpaceX Reportedly Files IPO at $1.75T Valuation


Reports that SpaceX has started the IPO process remain just that: reports. No draft registration statement is public in the evidence set, and SpaceX has not confirmed the move. What Is Actual"


### Post #219 by @CoinMarketCap:Bitcoininfonews
> **Author:** ([@CoinMarketCap:Bitcoininfonews](https://x.com/CoinMarketCap:Bitcoininfonews))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T01:35:18.783323+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/69cdc56ee036167671c28662/](https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/69cdc56ee036167671c28662/)  


> 
> "Drift Protocol Flags Unusual Activity, Warns Users


Drift Protocol, one of Solana's largest perpetual futures platforms, warned users on April 1, 2026 that it had detected unusual activity on the protocol. Hours later, the team confirmed an ac"


### Post #220 by @CoinMarketCap:ItsBitcoinWorld
> **Author:** ([@CoinMarketCap:ItsBitcoinWorld](https://x.com/CoinMarketCap:ItsBitcoinWorld))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-02T01:05:10.817030+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/69cdbe683c80bb69e00f27b3/](https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/69cdbe683c80bb69e00f27b3/)  


> 
> "Circle USDC Swap Scandal: ZachXBT Exposes Shocking Inaction During Drift Hack


BitcoinWorld Circle USDC Swap Scandal: ZachXBT Exposes Shocking Inaction During Drift Hack In a stunning revelation that has sent shockwaves through the cryptocurrency community, prominent on"




---

*Generated by Context Pilot Social Intelligence Engine.*