🚀 Tutorial: How to Stake in Kelp Gain Vaults (KernelDAO) for Beginners
New to KernelDAO?
Learn how to stake in Kelp Gain Vaults to earn airdrops, DeFi yields, and restaking rewards! 🌟 This quick guide covers staking ETH or LSTs in Kelp’s liquid restaking protocol. Let’s go! 🚀
WHAT ARE KELP GAIN VAULT'S ? 🤔
Kelp, part of KernelDAO, is a liquid restaking protocol with $2B+ TVL. Gain Vaults let you stake ETH or tokens like stETH to earn:
Airdrops from L2s
DeFi yields (e.g., AAVE)
Restaking rewards via EigenLayer
You get agETH (Airdrop Vault) or hgETH (High Growth Vault) tokens, usable in DeFi
WHY STAKE? 🌟
1.Liquid assets
2.Automated strategies
3.High rewards
4.Audited security
Step-by-Step Guide 🛠️
1. Set Up a Wallet 🧰
Install MetaMask or Binance Wallet.
Switch to Ethereum Mainnet.
Fund with ETH or LSTs (stETH, rsETH) via Binance.
Keep extra ETH for gas fees.
2. Visit Kelp Gain Vaults 🌐
Go to kerneldao.com > Kelp > Gain Vaults.
Verify the URL to avoid scams.
3. Connect Wallet 🔗
Click Connect Wallet, select MetaMask/Binance Wallet.
Confirm Ethereum Mainnet.
4. Deposit Assets 💰
Choose a vault:
Airdrop Gain Vault (agETH): Airdrop-focused, $150M TVL.
High Growth Vault (hgETH): DeFi yields, $113M TVL.
Enter ETH/LST amount, click Deposit, approve transaction.
Receive agETH/hgETH tokens.
5. Track Rewards 📈
Check vault dashboard for agETH/hgETH balance.
Monitor airdrops, yields, and restaking points.
Use tokens in DeFi (e.g., Pendle).
6. Withdraw (Optional) 🔄
Select Withdraw, enter agETH/hgETH amount.
Approve transaction, wait 2–4 days for ETH/LSTs.
Tips 💡
Start small to test gas fees.
Check etherscan.io for low gas times.
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