Kernel is the re-staking infrastructure for BNB. Through re-staking, Kernel transforms the security of BNB into programmable and attributable trust for various cryptographic applications, services, and middleware. Kernel's products also include the liquidity re-staking protocol Kelp on Ethereum and the RWA tokenized yield protocol Gain.
Kernel's core technology is re-staking computing
Kernel's core competitiveness lies in its re-staking technology, combining two advanced yield optimization methods:
Multi-chain security sharing
Kernel splits the security of BNB and shares it among multiple ecological nodes, with each node responsible for only a part of the computation and verification. The final yield results are aggregated to ensure that assets remain encrypted when used across chains, avoiding the risk of a single node controlling the entire system.
Efficient execution layer
Like an "accelerator", Kernel has built an independent execution environment on the BNB chain. Even under high load, computations can be completed quickly. This efficiency is particularly suitable for scenarios requiring real-time responses, such as cross-chain DeFi and AI data processing.
Features and advantages of Kernel
Data sovereignty and monetization
In the era of DeFi and AI, assets and computing power are the most valuable, but traditional platforms often take users' data or profits directly. Kernel allows users to retain control of their assets through re-staking technology while turning these assets into tradable yield certificates in Web3. Users can authorize protocols to use their assets to earn returns, while the protocols cannot see the original data, and all profits go to the users.
Efficiency and security without compromise
Traditional staking requires unlocking assets, which can be vulnerable and slow. Kernel's re-staking can compute without decryption, being both secure and fast, especially suitable for fast-paced scenarios such as financial analysis and cross-chain transactions.
Project details financing situation
Kernel has completed multiple rounds of financing, totaling over $15 million, including:
May 2023: Seed round financing of $8 million, led by Binance Labs.
November 2024: Series A financing of $7 million, led by SCB Limited, with participation from HashKey Capital, YieldNest, and others.
Token situation
Total number of tokens: 1 billion $KERNEL
How much is Megadrop: 40 million $KERNEL (4% of total)
Amount available for trading when listed on Binance: 162.3 million $KERNEL (16.23% of total)
Future development
Deepen technical integration
Plans to collaborate with more L1/L2 networks, adding a re-staking layer to these chains to enhance yield capabilities. Integration of AI and DeFi
Support decentralized AI computing power and cross-chain DeFi data processing, becoming a key puzzle piece in the Web3 yield ecosystem. Community-driven development
Through $KERNEL token staking and DAO governance, incentivizing nodes to run and developers to join, creating an ecosystem that can operate independently.
To summarize
Kernel can securely deliver BNB's security and returns to DeFi and AI, quickly and reliably. It does not favor any chain, capable of storage and computation, and specializes in new areas such as cross-chain yields and privacy. As modular blockchains and AI become increasingly popular, Kernel's adaptability will enhance its prospects.