What is Solana STRIDE program?

Solana Foundation's tiered security for DeFi: monitoring for $10M+ TVL, formal verification for $100M+.

How did North Korean hackers hit Drift Protocol?

Six months of infiltration, then $285M drained in 12 minutes on April 1.

Will STRIDE stop future Solana DeFi hacks?

It helps with monitoring and proofs, but won't block social engineering or advanced AI attacks alone.

Solana's STRIDE: Noble Fix or Band-Aid After $285M North Korea Hack?

Solana's reeling from a massive DeFi hack — now they're throwing money at security. But who's really footing the bill for these 'formal verifications'?

Fintech Dose Apr 07, 2026 4 min read

Solana Foundation STRIDE security program announcement graphic with DeFi protocols and shields

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STRIDE tiers security by TVL, funding formal verification for big protocols post-Drift's $285M hack. 𝕏
North Korean hackers infiltrated Drift for months, exposing limits of solo protocol defenses. 𝕏
AI threats like Claude Mythos loom, pushing networks toward ecosystem-wide security. 𝕏

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