Drift Protocol Rebrands to Velocity DEX Ahead of Relaunch
Solana perpetuals exchange Drift Protocol has rebranded to Velocity DEX, the protocol's official X account announced on Wednesday. Solana's own account confirmed the switch shortly after, posting "FYI: @driftprotocol is...
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