1. Project Overview
KernelDAO aims to redefine DeFi by pioneering a robust restaking ecosystem that enhances capital efficiency and shared security across multiple chains and protocols. At its core, KernelDAO leverages a composable structure—Kernel, Kelp, and Gain—to unlock new yield and utility for staked assets.  
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2. Core Products & Their Unique Roles
Kernel: BNB Chain’s Restaking Backbone
• Launched in December 2024, Kernel supports pooled security that network participants can share—significantly cutting costs and complexity for infrastructure projects like Distributed Validator Networks (DVNs). 
• Achieved over $300 million TVL within weeks and hosts 25+ ecosystem projects (e.g., Mira, ElectronZK, Oracles). 
Kelp (Liquid Restaking Token - rsETH): Ethereum Restaking Powerhouse
• One of Ethereum’s largest liquid restaking solutions with $1.8–2 billion in TVL, supporting over 400,000 restakers and more than 50 DeFi integrations (e.g., Aave, Compound, Morpho).   
• Unlocks liquidity and rewards while users restake — mitigating lockup risks.
Gain: Smart, Vault-Based Yield Aggregation
• Offers automated, non-custodial vault strategies: Airdrop Gain, High Gain, Grizzly Gain, and others.
• $150–200 million in TVL, targeting strategic yield capture—from airdrops to institutional-grade reward strategies.   
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3. $KERNEL Tokenomics & Ecosystem Utility
• Total supply: 1 billion $KERNEL tokens. 
• Distribution:
• Community-focused: 55% (20% airdrops, 35% future rewards)
• 20% Private sale (vested post-lock-up)
• 20% Team & Advisors (multi-year vesting)
• 5% Ecosystem & partners 
• Key Utilities:
• Governance: Token holders steer decisions across Kernel, Kelp, and Gain. 
• Economic Security & Slashing Insurance: Staked $KERNEL supports restaking operations and insures against potential slashing events.   
• Liquidity Incentives: Provide liquidity via AMMs to earn additional rewards.
• Reward Eligibility & Boosts: Staking unlocks Kernel Points and rewards (Season 1 already live).  
• Token Generation Event (TGE): April 14, 2025 — around 16.23% of tokens to circulate initially. 
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4. Token Launch, Airdrops & Institutional Backing
• Season 1 Airdrop: 10% allocated to users with Kelp Miles or Kernel Points.  
• Binance Megadrop Collaboration: $KERNEL featured as the 4th project; 4% of supply (40M tokens) allocated to Binance users. 
• Raised $10 million in private funding from prominent backers (e.g., Binance Labs, SCB, Laser Digital, Bankless VC).  
• Launched a $40 million ecosystem fund to incubate projects across AI, ZK, infrastructure, oracles, and beyond.  
