# $DRIFT Catalyst Posts & Social Intelligence Recap — April 13, 2026

> **Asset:** $DRIFT  
> **Date:** 2026-04-13 (April 13, 2026)  
> **Canonical URL:** https://cryptitalk.com/tokens/drift/2026-04-13  
> **Token Profile:** https://cryptitalk.com/tokens/drift.md  
> **Market Rankings:** https://cryptitalk.com/rankings.md  

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## Curated Viral Posts & Community Evidence


### Post #1 by @sol_nxxn
> **Author:** nxxn ([@sol_nxxn](https://x.com/sol_nxxn))  
> **Metrics:** 182 likes · 13 retweets · 40 comments · 14.5K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-13T15:32:32+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/sol_nxxn/status/2043713959434322061](https://x.com/sol_nxxn/status/2043713959434322061)  


> 
> "12 days and not a single word about people’s $280M from Drift

That’s definitely not how this should have been managed, and it’s a bad example for future unfortunate cases

I don’t understand the reason for not being transparent and vocal, standing together with your users,"


### Post #2 by @jussy_world
> **Author:** jussy ([@jussy_world](https://x.com/jussy_world))  
> **Metrics:** 135 likes · 17 retweets · 42 comments · 9.7K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-13T13:44:41+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/jussy_world/status/2043686818038808634](https://x.com/jussy_world/status/2043686818038808634)  


> 
> "April has been the craziest month in crypto

Here’s everything that just happened

April 1

> Drift exploited ($285M drained)
> $DRIFT nukes 35%+

April 2

> Circle freezes wallets earlier, but no action during Drift exploit to help

April 3

> Zach drops “USDC files” exposing"


### Post #3 by @RonwHammond
> **Author:** Ron Hammond ([@RonwHammond](https://x.com/RonwHammond))  
> **Metrics:** 15 likes · 6 retweets · 0 comments · 2.0K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-13T13:44:15+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/RonwHammond/status/2043686707644465299](https://x.com/RonwHammond/status/2043686707644465299)  


> 
> "Congress is back in session and these next 3 weeks will be crucial for CLARITY chances. Today, we have the bank trades pushing back on the stablecoin yield compromise. WLFI and Drift drama will not help either. Catch my latest thoughts in 
@CoinDesk
!"


### Post #4 by @_Jamisky
> **Author:** Jamisky ([@_Jamisky](https://x.com/_Jamisky))  
> **Metrics:** 88 likes · 1 retweets · 70 comments · 1.7K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-13T09:48:16+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/_Jamisky/status/2043627318183145529](https://x.com/_Jamisky/status/2043627318183145529)  


> 
> "Crypto has a serious problem.

In less than two weeks:

> Drift Protocol gets exploited for $200M+

> $RAVE runs a crime pump with the top 5 wallets holding ~96% of the supply

> Hyperbridge gets exploited; the attacker mints 1B $DOT

> WLFI blacklists Justin Sun, revoking access"


### Post #5 by @project0
> **Author:** Project 0 ([@project0](https://x.com/project0))  
> **Metrics:** 12 likes · 3 retweets · 3 comments · 1.1K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-13T13:01:02+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/project0/status/2043675831336423762](https://x.com/project0/status/2043675831336423762)  


> 
> "New Maple Market assets just landed on P0 

USDG, USDC, PYUSD are now LIVE w/ unified margin, risk, rates, credit, & UX...

Access one-click interest rate arbitrage across 8 markets on JupLend, Kamino, Drift & P0 — in one click ↓"


### Post #6 by @pnxgrp
> **Author:** PHOENIX - Crypto News & Analytics ([@pnxgrp](https://x.com/pnxgrp))  
> **Metrics:** 5 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 473 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-13T09:45:19+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/pnxgrp/status/2043626578295324880](https://x.com/pnxgrp/status/2043626578295324880)  


> 
> "TOP GAINERS OF THE WEEK                        
                        
$RAVE $AKE $LAB $SKYAI $AGT $ENJ $INX $TAC $IRYS $ZEC $VELVET $DRIFT $DUSK $SAFE $DASH"


### Post #7 by @pnxgrp
> **Author:** PHOENIX - Crypto News & Analytics ([@pnxgrp](https://x.com/pnxgrp))  
> **Metrics:** 3 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 458 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-13T07:29:47+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/pnxgrp/status/2043592470403887246](https://x.com/pnxgrp/status/2043592470403887246)  


> 
> "DAILY GAINERS

$INX +79.4% 
$XNY +47.3% 
$IRYS +35.4% 
$VELVET +34.5% 
$DRIFT +32.3% 
$TAC +17.9% 
$TRIA +17.4% 
$ROBO +17.1% 
$CYS +16.2% 
$ACU +15.6%

#dailygainers"


### Post #8 by @CoinMarketCap:Cryptopolitan_News
> **Author:** ([@CoinMarketCap:Cryptopolitan_News](https://x.com/CoinMarketCap:Cryptopolitan_News))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 100 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-13T08:55:03.544669+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/69dcad0f233e8f3150446feb/](https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/69dcad0f233e8f3150446feb/)  


> 
> "Polkadot hit by unauthorized DOT mint incident


Polkadot was under attack, as DOT tokens were minted through an unauthorized bridge transaction. The exploit comes at a time of increased vigilance for hacks against decentralized protocols."


### Post #9 by @CoinMarketCap:CoinTurkNews
> **Author:** ([@CoinMarketCap:CoinTurkNews](https://x.com/CoinMarketCap:CoinTurkNews))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 100 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-13T16:45:02.333205+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/69dd1b351fabc2690e0a3ced/](https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/69dd1b351fabc2690e0a3ced/)  


> 
> "Usdc faces backlash after $420 million illegal fund claims


Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire has responded to mounting criticism about the company’s handling of suspicious transactions, explaining the approach taken with its stablecoin USDC. Recent accusatio"


### Post #10 by @CoinMarketCap:CoinTurkNews
> **Author:** ([@CoinMarketCap:CoinTurkNews](https://x.com/CoinMarketCap:CoinTurkNews))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 100 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-13T17:25:09.410284+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/69dd24975002f14e8f5320f6/](https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/69dd24975002f14e8f5320f6/)  


> 
> "Kraken faces extortion threat after 2,000 accounts accessed


Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken has revealed it was recently targeted in an extortion attempt after two former employees from its internal support team were found to have improperly accessed l"


### Post #11 by @CoinMarketCap:CryptoPotato
> **Author:** ([@CoinMarketCap:CryptoPotato](https://x.com/CoinMarketCap:CryptoPotato))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 100 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-13T21:25:09.905942+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/69dd5cd71f815c52ae903ecb/](https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/69dd5cd71f815c52ae903ecb/)  


> 
> "Circle CEO Blames ‘Moral Quandary’ for Not Acting on $280M Drift Exploit


The stablecoin issuer Circle has doubled down on its defense against criticism for failing to act during an exploit that led to roughly $280 million in losses from the Solana-based Drift Prot"


### Post #12 by @canary_proto
> **Author:** Canary Protocol ([@canary_proto](https://x.com/canary_proto))  
> **Metrics:** 2 likes · 0 retweets · 1 comments · 26 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-13T12:00:03+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/canary_proto/status/2043660483043954964](https://x.com/canary_proto/status/2043660483043954964)  


> 
> "A multisig is not a security model.

Bybit, $1.4B drained through a compromised multisig wallet. Drift, $285M gone via social engineering past multisig controls. 

The smart contracts held. The humans didn't. Same pattern, every time.

This is why Canary exists.

We're not just a"


### Post #13 by @CoinMarketCap:BSCNews
> **Author:** ([@CoinMarketCap:BSCNews](https://x.com/CoinMarketCap:BSCNews))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-13T12:35:09.459411+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/69dce09d8c2f6525558cb39a/](https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/69dce09d8c2f6525558cb39a/)  


> 
> "Drift Protocol Hacked for $285M: What Went Wrong and What Happens Next


On April 1, 2026, Solana-based Drift Protocol was exploited for approximately $285 million, making it the largest DeFi hack of the year, to date. The attacker used a multi-week setup involvin"


### Post #14 by @CoinMarketCap:bhnews
> **Author:** ([@CoinMarketCap:bhnews](https://x.com/CoinMarketCap:bhnews))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-13T11:25:08.866334+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/69dcd0368c2f6525558cb349/](https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/69dcd0368c2f6525558cb349/)  


> 
> "USDC’s Role in Crypto Transit and Controversies Explained


You can also read this news on BH NEWS: USDC’s Role in Crypto Transit and Controversies Explained Circle’s CEO, Jeremy Allaire, recently addressed pressing topics concerning the crypto indust"


### Post #15 by @CoinMarketCap:YellowNews
> **Author:** ([@CoinMarketCap:YellowNews](https://x.com/CoinMarketCap:YellowNews))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-13T12:45:14.106479+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/69dce2fa8c2f6525558cb3bb/](https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/69dce2fa8c2f6525558cb3bb/)  


> 
> "Circle CEO Says Iran "Highly Unlikely" To Use USDC For Hormuz Strait Crypto Tolls


Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire said Iran is "highly unlikely" to use USDC(USDC) for proposed crypto transit tolls at the Strait of Hormuz, citing the stablecoin's built-in compliance controls. All"


### Post #16 by @CoinMarketCap:BSCNews
> **Author:** ([@CoinMarketCap:BSCNews](https://x.com/CoinMarketCap:BSCNews))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-13T12:35:09.459459+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/69dce09e1f815c52ae903cf0/](https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/69dce09e1f815c52ae903cf0/)  


> 
> "Drift Protocol's $285M Hack Was Six Months in the Making, North Korean Group Blamed


The April 1, 2026 exploit of Solana-based Drift Protocol, which drained approximately $285 million from the platform, was not a spontaneous attack. According to Drift's preliminary investigat"


### Post #17 by @CoinMarketCap:Cryptopolitan_News
> **Author:** ([@CoinMarketCap:Cryptopolitan_News](https://x.com/CoinMarketCap:Cryptopolitan_News))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments  

> **Posted:** 2026-04-13T15:15:11.923793+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/69dd061d8c2f6525558cb453/](https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/69dd061d8c2f6525558cb453/)  


> 
> "Circle may refuse to freeze USDC without a court order, Jeremy Allaire states


Circle’s CEO, Jeremy Allaire, warned that USDC will not be frozen outside legal cases. The decision comes amid warnings that Circle could be more active in preventing hacking losses. Circle w"




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