The Trump-associated project WLFI made USD1 the first stablecoin for restaking
The WLFI project, backed by the Trump family, announced the integration of its stablecoin with Kernel DAO. This marked the first instance where $USD1 is used to secure third-party decentralized applications.
Now users can not only hold the stablecoin but also send it for restaking — that is, delegate it for participation in the security mechanisms of Kernel DAO. Meanwhile, the asset continues to generate yield, and the network gains an additional layer of protection.
A new role for stablecoins
USD1 is a stable token backed by U.S. Treasury bonds. The integration with Kernel DAO transforms it from a passive savings vehicle into an active validation tool in blockchain infrastructure.
This is particularly important against the backdrop of the restaking trend — a concept in which not only $ETH but other assets can also be used to secure the protocols. Kernel DAO specializes in modular security, allowing various assets to participate in consensus.
From political brand to real DeFi infrastructure
WLFI started as a politically charged project closely associated with Donald Trump. However, recent steps taken by the project — launching its own stablecoin USD1, entering the decentralized finance market, and now integrating with Kernel DAO — demonstrate a shift towards a more technology-driven positioning.
The integration opens new sources of income for USD1 holders, strengthens trust in the asset, and elevates WLFI to a new level in the restaking economy.
What's next?
If the trend of restaking continues to gain momentum, assets like USD1 could become key elements of a new financial infrastructure. And WLFI could secure a strong position at the intersection of policy, Web3, and DeFi.
