1. Vision & Strategic Goals

Kernel DAO seeks to be a leading liquid‑restaking ecosystem, built around three core products—Kelp (protocol), Kernel (restaking service), and Gain (DeFi yield vaults)—all governed by the $KERNEL token. The mission focuses on scalable restaking, DeFi integration, multi-chain expansion, and onboarding both protocols and operators.


2. Q1 2025 – Integration & Utility

  • Launch three new Gain vaults targeting additional assets beyond ETH (stablecoins, BTC derivatives, etc.)

  • Deepen DeFi integrations for rsETH, enabling broader composability across protocols

  • Begin onboarding decentralized validator networks (DVNs) and infrastructure operators


3. Q2 2025 – Expansion & Onboarding

  • Open Kernel restaking to a wider range of validators

  • Broaden support for other liquid restaked tokens beyond ETH

  • Further strategic partnerships with DeFi apps and infrastructure initiatives


4. Q3 2025 – Multi‑Chain Launch

  • Extend restaking services to other major chains (e.g., Cosmos, Polkadot)

  • Introduce new vault types within Gain tailored to diverse assets

  • Strengthen protocols/governance integrations, fully leveraging the $KERNEL token mechanism

    5. Q4 2025 – Scaling & Governance

    • Achieve full cross-chain restaking with unified UX

    • Launch DAO‑led governance modules (e.g., treasury voting, on‑chain forum enhancements)

    • Optimize yield strategies and performance tracking for DSOs/LPs


    6. Milestones & Participation

    • Headline metrics to watch: number of vaults, total value staked, new blockchain integrations

    • Governance paths will open for community‑led proposals on strategy, funding, and protocol enhancements



      ✨ In Summary

      With each quarter in 2025, Kernel DAO will progressively:



      Q1 – build utility and vault diversity

      Q2 – onboard validators and expand assets

      Q3 – go cross‑chain

      Q4 – scale governance and yield optimization


      This design ensures Kernel evolves from ETH restaking pioneer into a multi‑chain DeFi powerhouse, underpinned by decentralized governance.