🚀Q1 2025 – Expansion & Integration
Gain Vaults: Deploy three new vaults to boost DeFi utility on Gain.
rsETH DeFi Expansion: Extend rsETH integrations deeper into the DeFi ecosystem.
Kernel Onboarding: Onboard Distributed Validator Networks (DVNs) and operators to both testnet and mainnet; launch delegation flows.
Q2 2025 – BTC Yield & CEX Growth
Vaults: Introduction of BTC-focused vaults on Gain.
Centralized Channel Expansion: rsETH (and Kernel products) to list on CeFi platforms and centralized exchanges.
Continued DVN Growth: Further DVNs and operators join the protocol.
Q3 2025 – RWA & Security
Real‑World Assets (RWA): Launch Gain vaults targeting real-world assets.
Slashing Mechanics: Introduce a robust slashing protocol to secure economic incentives.
Q4 2025 – Multi‑Chain & Scale
Multi‑Chain Launch: Expand Gain vaults across chains and extend Kernel infrastructure to at least one new blockchain.
Cross‑Chain Architecture: Begin laying the groundwork for BNB Chain focus and include bridging, middleware, and omnichain restaking infrastructure.
Slashing Live: Slashing and middleware go live on mainnet.
Beyond 2025 – Omnichain Vision
Expand Kernel and Gain to cross-chain orchestration, including:
BNB Chain LRT restaking
Cross-chain bridges & middleware
Universal economic security layer
🎯Strategic Priorities
Security: Robust slashing, audits, insurance.
Scalability: Onboarding DVNs/operators, multi-chain support.
Accessibility: Clean UX, expanding vault offerings.
Integration: Wider DeFi/CeFi protocol compatibility.
Growth: Focus on TVL, token listing, user acquisition.
Why It Matters
Restaking infrastructure is transforming from Ethereum-exclusive to BNB and beyond.
rsETH’s reach is growing—second-largest liquid restaking token with deep DeFi composability.
Kernel’s roadmap is ambitious yet phased. It transitions from bolstering Ethereum utilities to pioneering shared security infrastructure on BNB and cross-chain, while layering in new yield products. If executed effectively, Kernel positions itself as a cornerstone of multi-chain restaking and tokenized asset strategies.