Vision and Roadmap
Vision
The KernelDAO ecosystem is designed to capture multiple market
opportunities, including
Liquid restaking for Ethereum and other major assets.
Restaking infrastructure across L1s like BNB Chain, and beyond.
Tokenized DeFi, CeDeFi, RWAs, bridging the gap between DeFi, CeFi
and traditional finance.
By delivering robust products and fostering innovation, we aim to
redefine the DeFi landscape and create lasting value for all
stakeholders.
Kernel Roadmap
Q2 2025 - Operator Testnet launch
Q3 2025 - Operator Mainnet launch
Q3 2025 - Middleware Testnet launch
Q4 2025 and beyond - Middleware Mainnet launch and slashing introduction
Kelp LRT Roadmap
Q2 2025 - Onboarding of rsETH onto Aave L2 markets. Capacity expansion
across Aave core markets, Spark and other major lending markets
Q3 2025 - Continued expansion to multiple L2s and capacity expansion
across lending markets
Q4 2025 and beyond - Continued expansion across L2s and distribution/
wallet partners
Kelp Gain Roadmap
Q2 2025 - Expansion of Gain vaults to BTC and Stablecoin assets
Q3 2025 - Expansion into RWAs, CeDeFi vaults
Q4 2025 and beyond - Expansion into multiple asset classes across RWAs
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