Drift Protocol Suffers Massive $286 Million Hack, Possible North Korea Link
ByAinvest
Thursday, Apr 2, 2026 2:10 pm ET1min read
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A massive cyberattack on Drift Protocol, a decentralized futures platform on the Solana ecosystem, resulted in the theft of approximately $286 million in cryptocurrency. Blockchain analytics company Elliptic linked the attack to individuals with ties to North Korea, making it the 18th such attack in 2026, with a total of over $300 million stolen. The attack targeted JLP Delta Neutral, SOL Super Staking, and BTC Super Staking vaults, and the Drift team is working with security firms to address the issue.

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