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![aliumutcrypto Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:24/cr:twitter::1885095013.png) Ali Umut [@aliumutcrypto](/creator/twitter/aliumutcrypto) on x 56.8K followers
Created: 2025-07-22 09:07:33 UTC

What is Drift? @DriftProtocol

Drift is a decentralized perpetual futures exchange built on the Solana blockchain. The DRIFT token is its governance token, allowing holders to participate in decision-making via Drift DAO, including protocol upgrades, fee structures, and treasury management.

Key Points:

Blockchain: Solana

Use Case: Governance for Drift Protocol (votes on updates, fees, treasury)

Total Supply: X billion DRIFT

Launch: May 2024 (Airdrop to early users)

Governance Structure: Realms DAO, Security Council, Futarchy DAO

Why is it Important?

Drift Protocol is one of Solana’s leading DeFi perpetuals platforms with over XXXXXXX users and +$350M in Total Value Locked (TVL). It combines AMMs, borrowing/lending, prediction markets, and structured products under one ecosystem



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XXXXX engagements

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**Related Topics**
[protocol](/topic/protocol)
[coins dao](/topic/coins-dao)
[holders](/topic/holders)
[governance](/topic/governance)
[token](/topic/token)
[blockchain](/topic/blockchain)
[futures](/topic/futures)
[decentralized](/topic/decentralized)

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