Drift Protocol is a decentralized exchange built on Solana blockchain, launched in 2023 to address trading inefficiencies through low fees, minimal slippage, and reduced price impact. The DRIFT token, listed on Gate, has established 28,924 holders with a circulating supply of 555.96 million tokens. This comprehensive guide covers Drift Protocol's technical architecture leveraging Solana's high-performance blockchain, market performance including its $2.70 all-time high, and core ecosystem applications spanning spot trading, perpetuals trading, lending, and passive liquidity provision. The article examines on-chain metrics, community sentiment, competitive challenges, and practical participation methods for traders and developers seeking to engage with this prominent Solana DEX platform.