{"id":597781,"date":"2026-05-12T14:13:10","date_gmt":"2026-05-12T18:13:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ambcrypto.com\/?p=597781"},"modified":"2026-05-12T14:13:10","modified_gmt":"2026-05-12T18:13:10","slug":"drift-faces-backlash-over-plan-to-convert-exploit-linked-assets-into-usdt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ambcrypto.com\/drift-faces-backlash-over-plan-to-convert-exploit-linked-assets-into-usdt\/","title":{"rendered":"Drift faces backlash over plan to convert exploit-linked assets into USDT"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drift Protocol is facing criticism from users after proposing to convert all remaining assets tied to its April exploit into USDT as part of a broader recovery framework for affected lenders and borrowers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The proposal, titled <\/span><b>DIP-10<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, would authorize the Drift Foundation to liquidate all residual spot assets remaining in the protocol&#8217;s borrow\/lend pool and consolidate the proceeds into a stablecoin-denominated recovery reserve.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the proposal, the resulting USDT reserve would serve as the initial backing pool for future settlement and recovery distributions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Foundation said the move would eliminate exposure to ongoing market volatility while creating a clearer accounting framework for impacted users.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Drift says pooled accounting requires unified settlement<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drift argued that directly returning deposited assets to lenders would create accounting and solvency problems because the borrow\/lend system operated as a shared liquidity pool before the <\/span><b>1 April<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> exploit.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The proposal stated:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;Returning deposits to lenders before those borrows are settled would remove liquidity that other accounts depend on, permanently breaking the pool&#8217;s accounting integrity.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To execute the conversion, Drift said it may use:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">spot markets,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OTC desks,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">or onchain aggregators,<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">depending on liquidity and operational conditions at the time of sale.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Foundation also proposed cutting off interest accrual at the protocol pause timestamp and confirmed users would not owe additional interest while the system remains frozen.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Users criticize forced asset conversion<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The proposal quickly drew criticism from some community members, many of whom objected to the forced conversion of volatile assets into stablecoins.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Critics argued that the framework removes users&#8217; exposure to potential upside in assets such as SOL, ETH, or BTC and effectively locks in recovery values based on the Foundation&#8217;s chosen liquidation timing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Others raised concerns over the broad discretion granted to Drift regarding:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">execution timing,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sale methods,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">liquidity venues,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and pricing strategy.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The proposal states the Foundation will determine conversion methods &#8220;at its sole discretion&#8221; based on market conditions and operational feasibility.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some users also questioned whether large-scale asset sales could create additional market impact or reduce eventual recovery values.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Proposal reflects broader shift in DeFi crisis management<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The debate highlights how exploit recoveries across DeFi increasingly resemble restructuring processes rather than purely automated smart contract outcomes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drift framed the proposal as a narrowly scoped step focused on conversion mechanics and settlement methodology rather than a final recovery resolution.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The protocol experienced the exploit on 1 April, then paused operations later that day. 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