· Kael · Security
Drift Protocol Hack: The $285M April 2026 Exploit Explained
On April 1, 2026, Drift Protocol lost $285M in one of the most sophisticated DeFi exploits on record. Attackers used months of social engineering combined with Solana durable nonces to drain the vaults in 12 minutes. Here is exactly what happened, how it worked, and what it means for Solana perps.