🧭 Understanding Gain Vaults
Gain Vaults are non-custodial, automated DeFi vaults focusing on simplifying earning strategies like capturing airdrops and compounding restaked assets. Current vaults include agETH and hgETH.
Step-by-Step Tutorial: Using Gain Vaults
1.) Visit the Gain Interface
Go to app.kerneldao.com
Navigate to the Gain section from the menu
Make sure you’re on Ethereum or the correct network specified
2.) Connect Your Wallet
Click Connect Wallet (MetaMask, Rabby, WalletConnect supported)
Approve the connection
Ensure your wallet’s network matches the Gain vault you’re using
3.) Choose a Vault
Available options include:
agETH – agnostic restaked ETH vault
hgETH – high-growth restaked ETH vault
(More vaults coming soon: BTC, stablecoins, RWAs)
Click on your preferred vault.
4.) Deposit into Vault
Click Deposit
Enter the amount of rsETH (or underlying token) you wish to deposit
Approve the token if it's your first time
Confirm the deposit transaction (gas fee required)
Once confirmed, your assets are now working inside the vault.
5.) View Vault Performance
* After deposit, you'll see your Vault Balance
* The APY / yield rate displays directly on the vault page
* Vaults automatically compound rewards and capture airdrops (e.g., on agETH)
6.) Withdraw from Vault
Click Withdraw
Enter the amount to withdraw (you can choose “Max”)
Confirm the transaction in your wallet
Assets plus any yield return to your wallet
7.) Track Your Earnings
Vault pages show Total Value Locked (TVL) and your personal yield
Quick Summary
1. Visit Gain at app.kerneldao.com (Ethereum)
2. Connect your wallet (MetaMask, WalletConnect)
3. Select a vault (agETH, hgETH, others)
4. Click Deposit → enter rsETH → approve → confirm
5. Watch your deposit grow (compounded yield + airdrops)
6. Withdraw anytime via the Withdraw button
Why Use Gain Vaults?
1.) Fully automated: no manual farming or compounding
2.) Airdrop capture: vaults optimize for claimable tokens
3.) Flexible access and layered strategy
