# $285M Solana Hack: The Attack That Changed Crypto Forever

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Podcast: [Coin Bureau](https://stenobird.com/podcast/coin-bureau-7109171)
Published: 2026-04-14T08:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://coinbureau.podbean.com/e/285m-solana-hack-the-attack-that-changed-crypto-forever/
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## Resource

285 million dollars. One protocol breach. No code bug. The Drift Protocol hack on Solana is the largest in its DeFi history and it has turned the whole crypto world upside down, not just for what was lost—but for how it was lost.Guy reveals the real story behind the exploit: a North Korean operation that bypassed all the tech and targeted the humans. Dive deep into the step-by-step playbook used to compromise insiders, why no audit could have helped, and why your crypto security must adapt IMMEDIATELY. From the attack setup to the chilling industry lessons, this is essential viewing for anyone with funds in DeFi, Solana, or any smart contract ecosystem.

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