What is KernelDAO?
KernelDAO offers a suite of products designed to simplify restaking, boost yield, and improve security across multiple chains. Its ecosystem is built around three core products: Kernel, Kelp, and Gain. Cointelegraph+3Binance+3kerneldao.gitbook.io+3
Kernel — the shared security / restaking infrastructure (especially on BNB Chain and other major chains), letting already-staked assets (BNB, BTC etc.) be “restaked” to further support network security and earn rewards. Binance+2Cointelegraph+2
Kelp — a Liquid Restaking Token (LRT) product, especially on Ethereum (rsETH), enabling liquidity + rewards while assets remain “restaked” (i.e. you can use the tokenized version in DeFi). Binance+2kerneldao.gitbook.io+2
Gain — tokenized or automated reward vaults, making it easier for users to capture complex yields / airdrops without manually managing multiple positions. kerneldao.gitbook.io+2Binance+2
Key Metrics & Highlights
Total Value Locked (TVL) across the ecosystem has crossed $2 billion+ across Kernel, Kelp, and Gain. kerneldao.ltd+2Cointelegraph+2
On BNB Chain, Kernel has become one of the largest shared security/restaking infra layers with hundreds of millions locked, many decentralized validation networks (DVNs), etc. Cointelegraph+2O'Daily+2
Kelp’s LRT (notably rsETH) has seen wide integration across many DeFi platforms and thousands of users. kerneldao.gitbook.io+2Binance+2
Gain’s vaults (e.g. Airdrop Gain, High Growth Vault) have already attracted substantial TVL and are simplifying yield farming + airdrop capturing. kerneldao.gitbook.io+1
$KERNEL Tokenomics & Utility
Here are the important details about the KERNEL token — how it works and why it could matter:
FeatureDetailTotal Supply1,000,000,000 KERNEL kerneldao.gitbook.io+1DistributionCommunity (Airdrop + Rewards) ~55%; Private Sale ~20%; Team & Advisors ~20%; Ecosystem & Partners ~5% kerneldao.gitbook.io+2Binance+2Airdrop / Early Reward SeasonsThree main seasons: S1 (~10%), S2 (~5%), S3 (~5%); plus ongoing rewards allocated via community and ecosystem programs. Binance+3kerneldao.gitbook.io+3Cointelegraph+3Vesting / LockupsTeam & advisors and Private Sale allocations have lock-ups + long vesting periods to align incentives. kerneldao.gitbook.io+1
Utility of $KERNEL includes:
Governance: Voting on protocol upgrades, fee settings, operator / validator / middleware integrations etc. Binance+1
Restaking / Security: $KERNEL staked to provide shared economic security, to insure against slashing events, etc. kerneldao.gitbook.io+1
Liquidity provision: Incentives for providing liquidity in AMMs and other DeFi integrations. kerneldao.gitbook.io+1
Ecosystem participation: Eligibility for future rewards, potentially other airdrops via partner projects; more yield opportunities via Kernel/Kelp/Gain using $KERNEL.
