📈 How to Use Gain Vaults in the KernelDAO Ecosystem – A Step-by-Step Tutorial

Looking to earn beyond standard staking yields? KernelDAO’s Gain Vaults are designed to optimize returns while supporting validator decentralization. Here’s how to get started:

🔹 Step 1: Go to the Gain Vaults Platform

Visit: https://app.kelpdao.xyz/gain

Make sure you’re on the official site to avoid scams.

🔹 Step 2: Connect Your Wallet

Click on “Connect Wallet” in the upper-right corner.

Choose your wallet (e.g., MetaMask, Rabby, WalletConnect).

Approve the wallet connection.

✅ You’re now ready to interact with the vaults.

🔹 Step 3: Choose a Vault Strategy

Gain Vaults offer different strategies like:

rsETH/ETH LP Vaults

Pendle rsETH Vaults

Balancer Boosted Vaults

> 💡 Each vault has a different risk/yield profile — choose one based on your comfort level and time horizon.

Click on a vault to view:

Current APY

Supported networks (e.g., Ethereum, Base)

Strategy explanation

🔹 Step 4: Deposit Assets

Input how much you want to deposit (e.g., rsETH, ETH, LP tokens).

Click "Deposit" and confirm the transaction in your wallet.

Wait for the transaction to confirm.

🎉 You’re now earning with a Gain Vault!

🔹 Step 5: Monitor Your Rewards

On the dashboard, you can:

Track your deposited amount

Check current APY

Harvest rewards

Most strategies auto-compound, but some allow manual harvesting for more control.

🔹 Step 6: Withdraw When Ready

Click "Withdraw"

Choose full or partial amount

Confirm the transaction

Assets + rewards (if any) will be returned to your wallet.

💡 Why Use Gain Vaults?

📊 Boosted returns on top of rsETH staking

🛠️ Automated yield strategies

🌐 Deployed across multiple chains

🤝 Supports the decentralization mission of KernelDAO

📎 Useful Links

KernelDAO X: https://twitter.com/KernelDAO

Gain Vaults: https://app.kelpdao.xyz/gain

Docs: https://docs.kelpdao.xyz

✅ Next Step: Post this tutorial on Binance Square with screenshots of:

Homepage

A vault dashboard

Deposit flow