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Welcome to Drift Protocol v2
Drift Protocol v2 is a decentralized perpetuals exchange built on Solana, offering lightning-fast execution, deep liquidity, and a powerful TypeScript SDK for seamless integration.Getting Started
Installation
Install the Drift SDK and set up your development environment
Quick Start
Place your first trade in minutes with our step-by-step guide
TypeScript API Reference
Explore the complete TypeScript SDK documentation
v2-teacher Docs
Comprehensive guides and examples for TypeScript and Python
What is Drift Protocol?
Drift Protocol v2 is a decentralized perpetuals trading platform that enables:- Perpetual Futures Trading: Trade crypto perpetuals with leverage on Solana
- Deep Liquidity: Access liquidity through Drift’s innovative vAMM (virtual Automated Market Maker)
- Low Latency: Benefit from Solana’s high-throughput blockchain for near-instant trade execution
- Cross-Collateral: Use multiple assets as collateral for your positions
- Comprehensive SDK: Build trading bots, integrations, and applications with our TypeScript SDK
Key Features
Virtual AMM (vAMM)
Virtual AMM (vAMM)
Drift’s vAMM provides deep liquidity and competitive pricing without requiring traditional order books. The vAMM dynamically adjusts prices based on market conditions and oracle data.
Cross-Collateral Margin
Cross-Collateral Margin
Use USDC and other supported assets as collateral across all your positions. The protocol automatically calculates your total collateral value and margin requirements.
TypeScript SDK
TypeScript SDK
The
@drift-labs/sdk package provides a complete set of tools for:- Account management and deposits
- Placing and managing orders
- Monitoring positions and market data
- Building automated trading strategies
Oracle Integration
Oracle Integration
Drift integrates with multiple oracle providers (Pyth, Switchboard) to ensure accurate and reliable price feeds for all markets.
Core Concepts
BigNum Precision
The Drift SDK uses bn.js for numerical values to handle Solana’s precise token amounts. All numbers are represented as integers with specific precision levels:| Precision Name | Value | Use Case |
|---|---|---|
QUOTE_PRECISION | 10^6 | USDC amounts |
PRICE_PRECISION | 10^6 | Market prices |
BASE_PRECISION | 10^9 | Base asset amounts (e.g., SOL) |
AMM_RESERVE_PRECISION | 10^9 | AMM calculations |
A value of
10,500,000 with QUOTE_PRECISION (10^6) equals 10.5 USDCMarkets
Drift supports multiple perpetual markets (SOL-PERP, BTC-PERP, ETH-PERP, etc.). Each market has:- A unique market index
- An oracle for price feeds
- AMM parameters for liquidity
- Funding rate mechanisms
Account Structure
Users interact with Drift through:- User Account: Your trading account on Drift (created on first deposit)
- Collateral: USDC or other supported tokens deposited as margin
- Positions: Open perpetual positions across various markets
- Orders: Limit orders, market orders, and other order types
Example Bots & Integrations
Looking to build automated strategies? Check out example implementations:- Keeper Bots - Market makers, liquidators, fillers, and more
- Automated trading strategies
- Arbitrage bots
- Liquidation engines
Network Support
The SDK supports both Solana networks:Community & Support
Discord
Join the Drift community
Documentation
Universal Drift docs
GitHub
View the source code
Next Steps
Install the SDK
Follow our installation guide to set up the Drift SDK in your project
Complete the Quickstart
Learn how to place your first trade with our step-by-step tutorial
Explore Advanced Features
Dive into the TypeScript API docs to build sophisticated trading applications