KernelDAO : Introduction
Executive Summary
KernelDAO envisions restaking as a transformative force in Proof-of-Stake (PoS) ecosystems. By unlocking shared security and additional reward generation, restaking enables greater capital efficiency and 10x cheaper crypto economic security.
Since the launch of restaking in Jun 2023, a robust ‘restaking stack’ has been developed on Ethereum that now functions as a bedrock for building a wide range of new services and middleware.
We believe that the ‘restaking stack’ will be an omni-chain phenomenon owing to its universal utility and we aspire to be a core pillar of this omni-chain restaking architecture.
KernelDao, today, offers 2 product categories - positioned strategically within the ‘restaking stack’ to address distinct market needs and to provide a strong foundation for expansion into top opportunity verticals across restaking, DeFi and RWAs.
Kelp LRT (rsETH): Top Liquid Restaking on Ethereum offering instant liquidity and higher rewards opportunities on restaked assets.
Second largest LRT on Ethereum with USD ~$2 Bn in TVL.
400,000+ unique restakers and integration with 50+ DeFi platforms, including major Layer 2 solutions.
Gain: Non-custodial automated Yield Vaults on Ethereum offering one-click rewards maximising solutions to users.
USD 200 Mn+ TVL across within a few weeks of launch
Roadmap includes expansion into Bitcoin and RWA-based targeting multi-trillion-dollar potential
Deprecated products
Kernel: Shared security product on BNB Chain leveraging BNB, BTC and other rewards bearing assets.
The dApp was sunset on 8th June, 2026 and user can withdraw directly from the contracts using the withdrawal guide
Tokenomics
The $KERNEL is the unified token across the three product offerings of the KernelDAO ecosystem, powered by $KERNEL’s utilities and community centric token distribution.
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