# Vision and Roadmap

### Vision <a href="#i1qfl8xucy0h" id="i1qfl8xucy0h"></a>

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 <a href="#zawpi46vl6b6" id="zawpi46vl6b6"></a>

#### Q2 2025 - Operator Testnet launch <a href="#iqo7vq3wst7b" id="iqo7vq3wst7b"></a>

#### Q3 2025 - Operator Mainnet launch <a href="#ucprcruarmbg" id="ucprcruarmbg"></a>

#### Q3 2025 - Middleware Testnet launch <a href="#ucprcruarmbg" id="ucprcruarmbg"></a>

#### Q4 2025 and beyond - Middleware Mainnet launch and slashing introduction <a href="#ucprcruarmbg" id="ucprcruarmbg"></a>

### Kelp LRT Roadmap <a href="#muvqkk8hxmwq" id="muvqkk8hxmwq"></a>

#### Q2 2025 - Onboarding of rsETH onto Aave L2 markets. Capacity expansion across Aave core markets, Spark and other major lending markets <a href="#he5iz4uj8x5o" id="he5iz4uj8x5o"></a>

#### Q3 2025 - Continued expansion to multiple L2s and capacity expansion across lending markets <a href="#he5iz4uj8x5o" id="he5iz4uj8x5o"></a>

#### Q4 2025 and beyond - Continued expansion across L2s and distribution/ wallet partners <a href="#he5iz4uj8x5o" id="he5iz4uj8x5o"></a>

### Kelp Gain Roadmap <a href="#pdgi3gu9yo6d" id="pdgi3gu9yo6d"></a>

#### Q2 2025 - Expansion of Gain vaults to BTC and Stablecoin assets <a href="#he5iz4uj8x5o" id="he5iz4uj8x5o"></a>

#### Q3 2025 - Expansion into RWAs, CeDeFi vaults <a href="#he5iz4uj8x5o" id="he5iz4uj8x5o"></a>

#### Q4 2025 and beyond - Expansion into multiple asset classes across RWAs <a href="#he5iz4uj8x5o" id="he5iz4uj8x5o"></a>


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