KERNEL tokenomics
The KERNEL token is the foundation of the KernelDAO economic model, a restaking protocol with a TVL of over $2 billion. With a total supply of 1 billion tokens and 222.67 million in circulation (August 2025), KERNEL creates a sustainable system for stimulating growth.
Tokenomics structure
Token distribution:
55% — community (20% for airdrops, 35% for future rewards);
20% — team and developers;
15% — early investors;
10% — reserve for partnerships and integrations.
Growth mechanisms
KernelDAO uses a community-oriented model:
Airdrops: In 2024, 10% of tokens will be distributed among users who earned Kernel Points.
Staking: Restaking assets such as BNB and Bitcoin generates income in KERNEL.
Decentralized governance: Launched in July 2025, the voting module increased participation by 40%.
Market indicators
As of August 2025, the price of KERNEL is $0.2307, with a market capitalization of $51.38 million. The trading volume over 24 hours is $45.26 million, and the FDV is $207.73 million. The token has shown volatility, with a peak increase of 457.3% over 24 hours (August 10) and a drop of 1139.71% (August 14).
Prospects
The launch of a cross-chain bridge in Q3 2025 and partnerships with new nodes (340 validators in 42 countries) strengthen the positions of KernelDAO. Analysts predict the growth of KERNEL to $0.67 by the end of 2025.
Risks
Risks include high volatility, criticism of tokenomics (daily unlocking), and the departure of a key developer in August 2025, which caused a price drop. Investors are advised to diversify their portfolio.
The KERNEL economy is designed for sustainable growth, making the token attractive to investors in restaking.
