KernelDAO: #A Multi-Chain Restaking Powerhouse
KernelDAO is a modular restaking ecosystem that maximizes capital efficiency and network security across multiple chains like Ethereum, BNB Chain and beyond.
You can restake ETH, BTC, BNB and liquid staking tokens (LSTs) to secure distributed validator networks (DVNs), earn layered yield and participate in governance.
The ecosystem has 3 core products:
Kernel: a pooled restaking layer with slashing insurance and shared security.
Kelp: a liquid restaking protocol that issued rsETH and surpassed $1B in TVL.
Gain: automated reward vaults that optimize airdrops and DeFi yields.
KernelDAO’s native token KERNEL launched in April 2025 via a Binance MegaDrop with governance, insurance and utility roles across the protocol. 55% of the 1B total supply is allocated to the community.
Token holders govern restaking parameters, secure networks and earn revenue from protocol operations. Backed by Binance Labs, Laser Digital and Bankless VC, KernelDAO has raised over $10M and launched a $40M ecosystem fund to support AI, ZK and RWA integrations.
The modular vault architecture allows composable exposure to real-world assets, DeFi and EigenLayer restaking.
With over $2B in TVL, KernelDAO is redefining how staked assets are reused for security, liquidity and yield. As it expands to BTC restaking and RWA vaults in 2025, KernelDAO is becoming the foundational layer for modular DeFi infrastructure.
Verdict: KernelDAO is utility, innovation and scalability – a winner in the restaking space.
