How to Use Kelp: A Simple Guide to Liquid ETH Restaking

Kelp by @KernelDAO lets you stake ETH and receive rsETH a liquid staking token that earns restaking rewards while keeping your ETH liquid.

Here is how to get started 👇

✅ Step-by-Step Guide

1️⃣ Go to app.kerneldao.com/kelp

This is the official Kelp restaking interface. Connect your MetaMask or WalletConnect wallet.

2️⃣ Choose your staking option

You can restake:

• ETH directly

• LSTs (like stETH, cbETH, rETH)

Kelp will convert your deposit into rsETH which you can trade, LP, or use in DeFi.

3️⃣ Enter the amount and confirm

Choose how much ETH (or LST) to restake, click RESTAKE NOW , and approve the transaction in your wallet.

⏱️ It only takes a few seconds

4️⃣ Done You now hold rsETH 💧

You will automatically earn ETH staking + restaking rewards from supported networks. No need to manually claim.

Why Use Kelp

• Stay Liquid: Use rsETH across DeFi protocols (Aave, Balancer, etc.)

• Earn More: Get staking + restaking rewards

• Backed by KernelDAO: $1.6B+ TVL and audited contracts