🔐 How to Use Kelp: Liquid Restaking ETH in the KernelDAO Ecosystem
Kelp is a powerful part of the KernelDAO ecosystem that lets you restake ETH and earn rewards, while keeping your assets liquid using rsETH, a restaking token.
🚀 Why Use Kelp?
🔄 Restake ETH for added rewards
💧 Get rsETH, which can be used in other DeFi protocols
📈 Boost your yield while maintaining liquidity
🔐 Non-custodial and secure
📚 Step-by-Step Guide: Restaking ETH with Kelp
✅ Step 1: Prepare Your Wallet
Use a Web3 wallet like MetaMask or Rabby.
Make sure your wallet is on the Ethereum mainnet.
Have some ETH ready to stake and some extra for gas fees.
🔗 Step 2: Visit Kelp
Go to the official Kelp app: 👉 https://kelp.restake.io
⚠️ Always double-check URLs to avoid phishing!
🔐 Step 3: Connect Your Wallet
Click “Connect Wallet” on the top right.
Choose MetaMask or another compatible wallet.
Approve the connection in your wallet popup.
🧮 Step 4: Choose How Much ETH to Restake
You’ll see a field to enter the amount of ETH to deposit.
Type in the amount you want to restake.
Click “Restake”.
💡 You'll receive rsETH, a token that represents your staked ETH + yield.
📜 Step 5: Confirm the Transaction
Your wallet will pop up and show the gas fee.
Click “Confirm” to finalize the restake transaction.
Wait for the Ethereum network to confirm.
🎉 Step 6: You're Done!
You’ll now have rsETH in your wallet.
You can hold it, or use it in DeFi platforms like Aave, Morpho, or Balancer for additional yield.
📊 Bonus: Track and Optimize Your Yield
Head to the “Dashboard” tab in Kelp to:
See your staking rewards
Track your TVL (Total Value Locked)
Redeem rsETH for ETH anytime
💡 Pro Tip
Consider pairing your rsETH with other DeFi tools in the KernelDAO ecosystem or explore Gain Vaults to stack even more rewards automatically.
