#BinanceTurns8 KernelDAO’s KERNEL token underpins a cutting-edge restaking protocol that spans BNB Chain, Ethereum, and soon Bitcoin–based assets. Since launching in late 2024, the platform has amassed over $2 billion in TVL, supported by three main modules: Kernel (BNB restaking infrastructure), Kelp LRT (Ethereum liquid restaking), and Gain (yield vaults) . The token has a 1‑billion supply, with ~55% reserved for community rewards and airdrops, and began circulating ~162 million tokens at TGE in April 2025, backed by Binance’s Megadrop and initial listings . KERNEL holders gain governance rights, yield earning, and vote participation. After initial volatility—dipping ~44%—its strategic alliances and ecosystem fund growth signal strong long–term potential
