What is KernelDAO?
Restaking, reimagined:
Leading restaking protocol with three key products Kernel (Restaking on BNB Chain), Kelp Liquid Restaking (rsETH), Gain (Automated rewards farming)
Technology
Shared security protocol on BNB Chain. Restake BNB, BTC and other yield-bearing tokens and earn rewards
Growing ecosystem of 25+ protocols (20+ middleware, 5+ Liquid restaking protocol),inance Launchpool rewards for restaked BNB via asBNB.
KELP
Liquid restaking protocol on Ethereum. Earn rewards on Ethereum.Earn additional yields across 50+ DeFi platforms including Aave, Morpho, Compound, Fluid, Balancer etc,Restake from 10+ L2s and save on gas fees
Gain
Automated vaults on Ethereum. No lock-up, no minimum required.Access multiple airdrops with airdrop gain vault (agETH),Highest rewards on Ethereum with High growth vault (hgETH).Earn additional rewards across Pendle, Balancer, Morpho etc.
$KERNEL is the single governance token across the three products $KERNEL has multiple utilities.
Governance,Shared security,Slashing insurance
Use Cases in the Ecosystem
The $KERNEL token is deeply integrated into Kernel’s core products and ecosystem:
Kelp LRT: $KERNEL plays a role in securing $2B+ TVL with rsETH, one of Ethereum’s largest liquid restaking tokens.
Kernel Infrastructure: Supporting 25+ ecosystem projects, including Liquid Restaking Tokens, middleware, and decentralized applications.
Gain: Tokenized reward vaults with $200M+ TVL, offering seamless DeFi composability.Partnership Integrations: Collaborations with leading DeFi protocols and middleware enhance the token’s functionality and accessibility.
Tokenomics & Token Utility: The Foundation of Kernel's Ecosystem
In decentralized ecosystems, tokenomics and token utility are the cornerstones of innovation, growth, and community participation. A well-designed token economy ensures equitable value distribution, incentivizes early supporters, and aligns user interests with the protocol's success.Kernel has emerged as a pivotal player in the restaking ecosystem, leveraging $KERNEL as its governance and utility token to unite its suite of products—Kelp LRT, Kernel Infrastructure, and Gain. This blog delves into the tokenomics and utility of $KERNEL, showcasing how it powers one of the most advanced restaking ecosystems in Web3.
The Basics of the $KERNEL Token
Token Overview
Name: Kernel Token
Ticker: $KERNEL
Type: Governance and utility token
Supply Information
Total Supply: 1 billion $KERNEL
Circulating Supply: To be determined closer to the Token Generation Event (TGE).
Distribution Breakdown
The $KERNEL token distribution emphasizes community-first principles, allocating the majority of tokens to the users and ecosystem participants.
Community & Ecosystem Partners (60%)
Community Rewards & Airdrops (55%)
20% for airdrops across multiple seasons.
35% for future rewards to incentivize ecosystem engagement.
Ecosystem Partners (5%) for initiatives like market making and on-chain liquidity.
Private Sale (20%) for completed and upcoming strategic sales.
Team & Advisors (20%) with a 24-month vesting period following a 6-month lock-up post-TGE.A detailed unlock schedule will be shared closer to TGE.
Product roadmap
Q1 2025
KernelDAO will focus on rsETH DeFi expansion, onboarding DVNs and operators, and launching new deposit vaults.
Q2 2025
KernelDAO will introduce a sustainable yield product for BTC. For rsETH, the focus will shift to growth through centralized exchange integrations, expanding DVNs and operator participation.
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Q3 2025
KernelDAO will introduce a new RWA product in a Trillion-dollar market. Expanding DVN footprint and introducing slashing mechanism to complete product offering.
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Q4 2025
KernelDAO will expand to additional networks and scale RWA assets.
Conclusion
The $KERNEL token represents the backbone of Kernel’s thriving ecosystem, uniting governance, restaking, and rewards across its three flagship products. Its carefully crafted tokenomics ensure a community-first approach, empowering users and developers to build a more secure and rewarding decentralized ecosystem.With innovative features like insurance staking and protocol buybacks on the horizon, $KERNEL is set to redefine token utility in the restaking space.
