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Drift protocol
DRIFT

Drift protocol

$0.01744
2.57%
Market Cap. #636
$10,774,367
Volume (24h) #454
$3,447,270
Supply (Circ. / Total / Max)
617.69M / 1000.00M / ∞
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Drift protocolDRIFT

DRIFT

$0.01744
2.57%
  • Overview
  • News
  • Markets
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Market Cap. #636
$10,774,367
Volume (24h) #454
$3,447,270
Supply (Circ. / Total / Max)
617.69M / 1000.00M / ∞
Launch Date
2024-03-28
Built On
Token Standard
Smart Contract Address
Decimal Places
2024-03-28
Launch Date
Built On
Token Standard
Smart Contract Address
Decimal Places

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About Drift protocol

Drift Protocol operates as a decentralized platform on the Solana blockchain for trading cryptocurrencies, particularly focusing on perpetual swaps. It offers features that support leveraged trading and other financial activities in a non-custodial manner. The creators, Cindy Leow and David, developed Drift Protocol to blend the functional benefits of centralized trading systems with the transparency and community-driven approach of decentralized finance.

Drift Protocol is a decentralized exchange constructed on the Solana blockchain. It facilitates non-custodial trading of cryptocurrencies, specifically focusing on perpetual swaps. The platform allows users to trade with leverage, engage in borrowing and lending, and participate in liquidity provision and staking.

Drift Protocol enables on-chain trading of perpetual futures using a cross-margined mechanism. This allows users to manage trades in a decentralized environment, leveraging features that include borrowing at variable rates, staking for yields, and swapping spot tokens. The protocol employs a Just-In-Time Auction mechanism and a Keeper Network to manage order execution and liquidity.

Drift Protocol was co-founded by Cindy Leow and David. They aimed to merge the efficiency and user experience of centralized exchanges (CEX) with the autonomy and transparency of decentralized finance (DeFi).

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