Overview

KernelDAO is a decentralized restaking ecosystem built on Ethereum and BNB Chain, with plans to support Bitcoin and other major networks. Its core mission is to unlock capital efficiency, enhance shared security, and simplify user access to staking rewards. By combining advanced restaking infrastructure with automated yield strategies, KernelDAO empowers both casual users and advanced builders.

Core Products

Kernel

The core infrastructure on $BNB Chain that enables restaking of tokens. It powers validator networks and provides a shared security layer for applications. Over 25 projects are building on Kernel, with more than 600 million dollars in total value locked.

Kelp

KernelDAO’s liquid restaking protocol for Ethereum. Users stake $ETH which earns staking and restaking rewards while remaining usable in DeFi protocols like Aave, Morpho, and Compound. Kelp has surpassed 1.2 billion dollars in value locked.

Gain

A yield automation platform offering smart vaults that aggregate staking, airdrops, and DeFi rewards into single strategies. Gain vaults allow users to earn optimized returns with minimal effort. Over 150 million dollars in assets are managed across these vaults.

Tokenomics

The $KERNEL token has a total supply of one billion. Distribution includes 55 percent to community rewards, 20 percent to private investors, 20 percent to the team and advisors, and 5 percent to ecosystem partners. The token is used for governance, staking, slashing protection, and accessing vault rewards and partner airdrops. The initial circulating supply was about 16 to 17 percent at launch.

Team and Backing

KernelDAO raised 10 million dollars from top investors including Binance Labs and Laser Digital. It also established a 40 million dollar ecosystem fund to support builders and integrate restaking into multiple blockchains and products.

Roadmap Highlights

  • Token launched in April 2025, with listings on Binance, Upbit, and others

  • Expansion of Kelp into Ethereum Layer 2 networks

  • Introduction of Bitcoin-based vaults in Gain

  • Rollout of public insurance for slashing events

  • Further development of shared security across chains and traditional finance integration

Conclusion

KernelDAO is becoming a foundational layer for restaking and automated yield strategies. With a strong token model, robust security audits, and a fast-growing ecosystem, it offers a powerful suite of tools for both investors and builders.


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