Vision and Roadmap

Vision

The KernelDAO ecosystem is designed to capture multiple market opportunities, including

• Liquid restaking for Ethereum and other major assets.

• Restaking infrastructure across L1s like BNB Chain, and beyond.

• Tokenized DeFi, CeDeFi, RWAs, bridging the gap between DeFi, CeFi and traditional finance.

By delivering robust products and fostering innovation, we aim to redefine the DeFi landscape and create lasting value for all stakeholders.

Kernel Roadmap

Q2 2025 - Operator Testnet launch

Q3 2025 - Operator Mainnet launch

Q3 2025 - Middleware Testnet launch

Q4 2025 and beyond - Middleware Mainnet launch and slashing introduction

Kelp LRT Roadmap

Q2 2025 - Onboarding of rsETH onto Aave L2 markets. Capacity expansion across Aave core markets, Spark and other major lending markets

Q3 2025 - Continued expansion to multiple L2s and capacity expansion across lending markets

Q4 2025 and beyond - Continued expansion across L2s and distribution/ wallet partners

Kelp Gain Roadmap

Q2 2025 - Expansion of Gain vaults to BTC and Stablecoin assets

Q3 2025 - Expansion into RWAs, CeDeFi vaults

Q4 2025 and beyond - Expansion into multiple asset classes across RWAs