Drift is a decentralized perpetuals exchange on Solana that also offers liquid staking, while Stride is a multichain liquid staking protocol for the Cosmos ecosystem. Their main difference is focus: Drift combines leveraged trading with liquid staking on a single blockchain, whereas Stride enables liquid staking across multiple Cosmos chains. Drift suits Solana users seeking integrated derivatives trading and staking, while Stride is ideal for Cosmos users who want liquid staking exposure across various IBC‑connected networks.
| Token Price | — | — |
| 24h Change | — | — |
| Market Cap | — | — |
| TVL | $220.3MDefiLlama | — |
| MCap Rank | #1291 | #3044 |
| Total Raised | $52.3M | $10.7M |
| Founded | 2021 | 2022 |
| Stage | — | — |
| X / Twitter | 0 | 79K |
| GitHub Stars | 395 | 193 |
| Chains | solana | berachaincelestiacosmos |
| Tags | Derivatives, DeFi, Perp | AI, LSD, DeFi |
Drift is a decentralized exchange on Solana offering perpetual futures, prediction markets, and liquid staking. It features an Insurance Fund to maintain solvency and recently outlined a recovery plan for users after an exploit.
Stride is a multichain liquid staking protocol built for the Cosmos ecosystem. It allows users to stake their tokens and receive liquid staked derivatives, earning rewards and participating in on-chain governance. Stride enhances capital efficiency by providing liquidity for staked assets.