🌊 How to Use Kelp by KernelDAO Step-by-Step Tutorial for Beginners

Kelp is KernelDAO’s liquid restaking protocol for Ethereum. It lets you restake ETH via EigenLayer and receive rsETH, a liquid token that earns rewards while staying usable across DeFi.

Here’s how to get started in just a few steps 👇

🔧 Step 1: Visit the Kelp App

Go to: https://kelp.restake.xyz

Make sure the URL is correct and you're using a secure browser.

🔗 Step 2: Connect Your Wallet

Click “Connect Wallet” in the top-right corner.

Choose a supported wallet (e.g. MetaMask, Rabby, WalletConnect).

Approve connection to the site.

🛡 Tip: Make sure your wallet is on Ethereum Mainnet.

💰 Step 3: Deposit ETH or stETH

You can deposit:

ETH (native Ethereum)

stETH (from Lido)

rETH (from Rocket Pool)

ETHx (from Stader)

Kelp will convert these into rsETH, its liquid restaked token.

📌 Enter the amount you want to deposit, then click “Restake”.

🔐 Step 4: Confirm the Transaction

Your wallet will prompt you to approve the transaction.

Confirm and pay the gas fee.

After confirmation, you’ll receive rsETH in your wallet.

rsETH represents your restaked ETH and earns points from EigenLayer, Kernel, and other future protocols.

📈 Step 5: Use rsETH in DeFi (Optional)

Now that you hold rsETH, you can:

Stake it in Gain Vaults for even more yield.

Provide liquidity on DEXs like Balancer or Curve.

Hold for future airdrop eligibility.

rsETH is supported on Layer-2s like Base, Arbitrum, Optimism, and Linea so it’s super flexible!

🧠 Extra Tips

✅ No lockups: You can unstake your rsETH anytime by swapping it back or waiting for native withdrawals.

🎁 Airdrop farming: Holding rsETH may qualify you for partner airdrops.

🔍 Track rewards via the Kelp dashboard.

💬 Final Thoughts

Kelp makes ETH restaking easy, flexible, and DeFi-friendly. Whether you're farming points, seeking real yield, or just stacking rsETH, Kelp is the gateway.

Try it now at 👉 https://kelp.restake.xyz