Drift Protocol is a decentralized exchange built on Solana, designed to solve high slippage, excessive fees, and significant price impact in decentralized trading. Launched in May 2024, the protocol offers core products including spot trading, perpetuals trading, lending, and passive liquidity provision through innovative mechanisms on Solana's high-performance blockchain. This comprehensive guide explores Drift Protocol's technical architecture leveraging Solana's Proof of Stake consensus, market performance metrics including 28,924 holders and $100M market capitalization, and its growing ecosystem with listings on Gate and other major exchanges. The article covers DRIFT token circulation, price volatility, on-chain metrics, and community engagement on social platforms. It addresses challenges like regulatory risks and competitive pressure while outlining the protocol's roadmap for ecosystem expansion. Whether you're a trader, liquidity provider, or developer, this guide provides essential insights into part