How to Use Kelp by KernelDAO: A Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners.

Kelp is KernelDAO’s liquid restaking platform on Ethereum. It lets you stake ETH or LSTs (like stETH or ETHx) and receive **rsETH**, a liquid token that earns staking + restaking rewards while staying usable across DeFi.

Here’s how to get started in just a few steps:

What You’ll Need

- A Web3 wallet (e.g., MetaMask)

- ETH or supported LSTs (stETH, ETHx)

- Some ETH for gas fees

- Access to [Kelp dApp](https://app.kelpdao.com)

Step-by-Step Tutorial

Step 1: Connect Your Wallet

1. Go to [app.kelpdao.com](https://app.kelpdao.com)

2. Click “Connect Wallet”(choose MetaMask or WalletConnect)

3. Make sure you’re on Ethereum Mainnet or a supported L2 (e.g., Arbitrum, Optimism)

Step 2: Choose Your Token

- Select the token you want to restake: ETH, stETH, or ETHx

- Enter the amount you’d like to restake

Step 3: Approve & Restake

1. Click “Approve” to allow the contract to access your token

2. Once approved, click “Restake”

3. Confirm the transaction in your wallet

⏳ Wait a few seconds for confirmation

Step 4: Receive rsETH

- After the transaction, you’ll receive rsETH in your wallet

- rsETH is your liquid restaked token—it earns rewards and can be used across DeFi

Step 5: Put rsETH to Work

- Use rsETH in DeFi protocols like Aave, Morpho, Balancer, or Pendle

- Or simply hold it to earn passive rewards from staking + EigenLayer incentives

💡 Tips

- For lower gas fees, consider using Kelp on L2s like Arbitrum or zkSync

- Track your rewards and restaking status directly in the Kelp dashboard

- rsETH is fully composable, explore DeFi integrations to maximize yield

Kelp makes ETH restaking simple, liquid, and powerful. Whether you're a DeFi pro or just getting started, this is one of the easiest ways to earn more from your ETH.

Now this is how you get integrated and start staking using Kelp on KernelDAO