What is Drift?

Despite the decentralized nature of cryptocurrency, centralized derivatives exchanges still enjoy a notable edge due to their speed, user familiarity, and overall reliability. At present, decentralized exchanges (DEXs) struggle to match this level of operational efficiency. Challenges like high slippage for substantial trades, steep gas fees for cross-chain transfers, and limited liquidity that leads to poor pricing are common issues. Drift aspires to transform this landscape by providing a sophisticated trading experience that mirrors that of centralized platforms while remaining within a decentralized ecosystem. Our dedicated team consists of experienced traders and developers from both the decentralized finance (DeFi) sector and traditional finance, working together to realize this ambitious vision. By harnessing the low-latency features of Solana's blockchain, Drift enables users to manage multiple trading positions using a single pool of collateral. This structure facilitates instant liquidity upon listing and allows for rapid trade execution. When users interact with Drift’s virtual Automated Market Maker (vAMM), they can see the precise prices at which their trades are executed, promoting transparency and efficiency throughout the trading process. In essence, this initiative marks a substantial advancement towards closing the divide between centralized and decentralized trading platforms, thereby enhancing the overall trading experience for users.

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Screenshots and Video

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Company Facts

Company Name:
Drift Protocol
Date Founded:
2021
Company Website:
www.drift.trade/

Product Details

Deployment
SaaS
Training Options
Documentation Hub

Product Details

Target Company Sizes
Individual
1-10
11-50
51-200
201-500
501-1000
1001-5000
5001-10000
10001+
Target Organization Types
Mid Size Business
Small Business
Enterprise
Freelance
Nonprofit
Government
Startup
Supported Languages
English

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