Introduction
Gain Vaults on KernelDAO offer an automated, non-custodial way to earn compounded rewards on your ETH or BTC via real-world asset strategies. This tutorial walks you through the process of accessing, selecting, and depositing into a Gain Vault.
1. Prepare Your Wallet
Supported wallets: MetaMask, WalletConnect, Coinbase Wallet
Network : Ethereum Mainnet
Assets: ETH for agETH vault; BTC (wrapped) for hgBTC vault Tip: Keep ~0.01 ETH for gas fees
2. Access the Gain Interface
1. Visit the KernelDAO app:
https://app.kelpdao.xyz/gain
2. Click “Connect Wallet” and authorize
3. Browse Available Vaults
agETH Vau: Learn-to-earn strategy on ETH with auto-compounding
hgBTC Vault: BTC-focused vault earning stable RWA yields
Metrics displaye:
Current APR
Total Value Locked (TVL)
Pending rewards
4. Deposit Into a Vault
1. Choose your vault (e.g.,agETH).
2. Click “Deposi.
3. Enter the amount of ETH/BTC you wish to allocate.
4. Approve token spending in your wallet.
5. Confirm the transaction and wait for on-chain confirmation (usually <30 s).
5. Monitor & Claim Rewards
Dashboard view: Shows your vault balance, earned yield, and next auto-compound cycle
Claiming: Some vaults auto-compound; others allow manual claim of Kernel Points or partner airdrops
Metrics to tra:
Compounded balance growth
Total Kernel Points earned
Upcoming reward distributions
6. Withdrawing Funds
1. In the same vault view, click “Withdraw”
2. Specify the amount to redeem.
3. Confirm the transaction and wait for completion.
>*Note * Withdrawals may incur standard network fees but no lock-up periods.
Conclusion
By following these steps, you’ll be able to seamlessly deposit into Gain Vaults, earn auto-compounded RWA yields, and track your rewards in one intuitive interface. Start with a small amount to familiarize yourself, then scale up as you grow more comfortable.