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I. Streszczenie wykonawcze: Teza infrastrukturalna
KernelDAO jest wyjątkowo usytuowane na skrzyżowaniu interoperacyjności wielu łańcuchów i zdecentralizowanego bezpieczeństwa ekonomicznego, ustanawiając się jako pionierski ekosystem w sektorze restakingu. Główne zadanie protokołu polega na rozwiązaniu powszechnego problemu nieefektywności kapitałowej poprzez umożliwienie stakowanych aktywów, obejmujących główne kryptowaluty takie jak ETH, BNB i BTC Liquid Staking Tokens (LSTs), aby zapewnić współdzielone bezpieczeństwo ekonomiczne dla wielu Aktywnie Walidowanych Usług (AVS) w różnych środowiskach blockchain, zwłaszcza Ethereum i BNB Chain. Ta podstawowa, wielołańcuchowa architektura zapewnia zdecydowaną przewagę konkurencyjną w porównaniu do protokołów skoncentrowanych wyłącznie na rozwiązaniach restakingowych dla pojedynczego łańcucha. Udana realizacja tego modelu współdzielonego bezpieczeństwa zarówno w Ethereum, jak i BNB Chain pozwoliła ekosystemowi osiągnąć niezwykłą skalę, historycznie gromadząc całkowitą wartość zablokowaną (TVL) przekraczającą 2 miliardy dolarów.

KernelDAO cicho przemienia krajobraz DeFi dzięki modułowemu ekosystemowi, który jest zarówno elegancki, jak i potężny. W jego rdzeniu znajdują się trzy wyróżniające się produkty:
🔹 Kernel – Warstwa zarządzająca, która umożliwia zdecentralizowane podejmowanie decyzji oraz aktualizacje protokołu. Została zaprojektowana z myślą o elastyczności, pozwalając społecznościom na rozwój bez tarć.
🔹 Kelp – Narzędzie do orkiestracji płynności, które optymalizuje efektywność kapitałową w protokołach DeFi. Inteligentne routowanie Kelp i dynamiczne zachęty sprawiają, że jest to rewolucyjny element strategii zysków.

Project Reports
KernelDAO is a restaking ecosystem on Ethereum and BNB Chain with products across Restaking and Automated reward generation. By enabling shared security and maximizing the utility of staked assets like ETH, BTC, and BNB, it enhances network security, liquidity, and reward generation across its ecosystem. 
KERNEL is the native utility and governance token within the KernelDAO ecosystem, which has the following functions:Staking:Shared Security: Restaked $KERNEL can be utilized as economic security for applications building on Kernel platform and Eigenlayer.Slashing Insurance: Staked $KERNEL tokens can be utilized to provide insurance against any slashing events related to rsETH and Kernel platform.Governance: $KERNEL token holders can vote on protocol’s governance decisions. Airdrop from Ecosystem Projects: Kernel ecosystem partners may airdrop their governance to $KERNEL holders/ stakers.The KernelDAO ecosystem consists of the following three products working in conjunction:Kernel: Shared security product on BNB Chain supporting BNB, BTC, and other rewards-bearing assets as economic security. Kelp LRT (rsETH): Unique product that accepts multiple ETH based collaterals, offering unified instant liquidity and higher rewards opportunities on restaked assets.Gain: Multiple non-custodial automated vaults that blend airdrops, rewards and points on multiple networks into simple collectible rewards. KernelDAO has raised over $10.5M across two rounds of private token sales, 15.88% of the total token supply having been sold.As of April 3, 2025, the total and max supply of KERNEL is 1,000,000,000 and the circulating supply upon listing will be 162,317,496 (6.23% of the total supply).
Key metrics (as of April 3, 2025)
Token Name
KERNEL
Token Type
ERC-20
Initial Circ. Supply When Listed on Binance
162,317,496 (16.23% of Total supply)
Maximum Token Supply
1,000,000,000
Total Token Supply
1,000,000,000
Binance MegaDrop Allocation
80,000,000 (8.00% of Total supply) 
where half unlocked at TGE, remaining half unlocked 6 months later.
Binance MegaDrop Start Date
1. What is KernelDAO?
1.1. Project Mission & Value Proposition:
Project Mission: Simplify restaking and crypto reward generating infrastructure, making it accessible, and rewarding for users worldwide.Value Proposition: KernelDAO offers a suite of products to simplify restaking and reward generation. Each product line caters to a distinct market segment. Kernel: Kernel creates a platform for Shared economic security using BNB and BTC based assets.Kelp: Kelp’s LRT (rsETH) creates liquidity on top of illiquid restaked assets on Ethereum. rsETH is popular across many DeFi opportunities.Gain: Gain tokenizes complex DeFi strategies (e.g. air drop farming, Yield farming etc.) and simplifies access to these strategies implemented by professional managers for any crypto user.
1.2. Project Key Highlights & Existing Products:
Kernel:Shared security protocol on BNB Chain. Restake BNB, BTC and other yield-bearing tokens and earn rewards.USD 630 Million+ Total Value Locked.Growing ecosystem of 30+ protocols (25+ middleware, 5+ Liquid restaking protocols).Kelp:USD 1.2 Billion+ Liquid restaking protocol on Ethereum. 150+ DeFi partnerships, including Aave, Spark, Morpho, Compound, Fluid, Balancer, etc.Live on 10+ L2s. Gain:Automated reward generation vaults on Ethereum with USD 130 Mn+ Total Value Locked. Airdrop gain vault (agETH) provides access to multiple airdrops simultaneously.High growth vault (hgETH) provides highest rewards on Ethereum assets.~15k users leveraging 4 automated vaults.

2. Technical Infrastructure:
Kernel: Kernel is the core infrastructure layer of BNB Chain’s restaking stack, enabling simultaneous security provisioning across multiple services with enhanced reward opportunities. The innovative pooled security architecture drastically reduces the cost and complexity of establishing security guarantees.

Kelp Liquid Restaking (rsETH): rsETH, is one of the largest LRTs on Ethereum, designed for enhancing liquidity, rewards, and convenience for the restaking ecosystem. rsETH offers several benefits for staking ecosystem participants, including restakers, middleware and Operators. rsETH is a prime token used in many DeFi partnerships heavily - Aave, Spark, Morpho, Compound, Pendle etc.

 Gain: Gain represents a sophisticated suite of non-custodial reward vaults that automate diverse reward strategies across DeFi, CeDeFi and real-world assets (RWAs). Gain offers convenience and composability to users and is designed to enhance rewards while simplifying complex
strategies.

3. Token sales and economics
3.1. Token Distribution:
3.2. Token Release Schedule:
4. Risk Analysis:
4.1. Initial Circulating Retail:Institution Ratio:
Reported Day1 circulating %
(Definition: Tokens unlocked on-chain based on Token Release Schedule)
16.23% of total supply

Day1 Real float % 
(Definition: Tokens that are circulating & tradable publicly)
16.23% of total supply
Retailer % 
Airdrops/ User rewardsBinance MegadropCEX Marketing
13.20% of total supply
8.05% of total supply4.00% of total supply1.15% of total supply
Institution %
Ecosystem and Strategic Partners
3.00% of total supply
(Where it will be used as loan to 3-4 Market makers, AMM liquidity, Bridge liquidity)
4.2. Airdrop Cluster Analysis:
Airdrop Cluster Analysis
~10% of total supply for season 1 (8.05% unlocked on TGE, rest vested for 3 months)
5.89% of total supply held by Top 2,000 wallets at TGE.
4.3. Initial TGE Main Bucket On-chain Wallet Addresses:
Community Rewards & Airdrops
0xA7cDb790a6B8db7F97ac3dec1D3fEBB71B7f42900x321Da2Ebf296a388876C8Fa5D3Bf98962aA28146
Megadrop, CEX Marketing
0xA7cDb790a6B8db7F97ac3dec1D3fEBB71B7f4290 0x321Da2Ebf296a388876C8Fa5D3Bf98962aA28146
Private Sale
0x52aD863A9aB297e5B60856dBbF58b59B2598828B
KOL Marketing
0x52aD863A9aB297e5B60856dBbF58b59B2598828B
Future Raise Reserves
0x52aD863A9aB297e5B60856dBbF58b59B2598828B
Team
0x226B06319dc7fC4b3A4F5AE8A6105E5e3a29f5E7
Ecosystem & Strategic Partners
0xad4eE31C6Bede42f624cb0D6607276940E186B9f
5. Roadmap & Updates:
5.1. Completed Milestones:
Completion Date
Milestone
Commentary
Q4 2023
Launch for Kelp LRT on Ethereum Mainnet.
Tweet
Q2 2024
Kelp’s rsETH crosses 1 Bn TVL.
Tweet
Q3 2024
Launch of Gain product line with Airdrop Gain vault.
Tweet
Q4 2024
Gain product crosses USD 100 Million TVL.
Tweet
Q4 2024
Kelp’s rsETH is listed on Aave.
Tweet
Q4 2024
Kernel launch on BNB chain.
Tweet
Q4 2024
KernelDAO crosses USD 2 Billion TVL.
Tweet
Q1 2025
Launched USD 40 Million Kernel ecosystem fund.
Tweet
Q1 2025
Kernel TVL crosses USD 600 Million+.
Tweet
Q1 2025
Kelp’s rsETH is listed on Spark.
Tweet
5.2. Current Roadmap:
Q2 2025:Kernel: Operator testnet launch.Gain: Expansion of Gain to Stablecoin and BTC vaults.Kelp: Onboarding of rsETH onto Aave L2 markets. Capacity expansion across Aave core markets, Spark and other major lending markets.Q3 2025: Kernel: Operator Mainnet launch.Kernel: Middleware testnet launch.Gain: Expansion into RWAs, CeDeFi vaults.Kelp: Continued expansion to multiple L2s and capacity expansion across lending markets.Q4 2025 and beyond: Kernel: Middleware Mainnet launch and slashing introduction.Gain: Expansion into multiple asset classes across RWAs.Kelp: Continued expansion across L2s and distribution/ wallet partners.
5.3. Commercial and Business Development Progress:
KernelDAO Ecosystem Fund: KernelDAO launched USD 40 Million USD ecosystem fund in collaboration with Laser Digital, SCB, Cypher Capital, ArkStream etc.AAVE: rsETH (Kelp) is whitelisted on Aave for borrowing on Core, Prime and Base markets.Compound: rsETH whitelisted for borrowing on Ethereum main market.Ledger: Native liquid restaking on Ledger. 10 Mn+ Ledger users can directly  restake with Kelp via Ledger discover section.Morpho: rsETH and agETH (Gain) whitelisted

Key Takeaways
KernelDAO is a restaking ecosystem that can help users earn more from their staked tokens by using them across multiple networks and services. Their goal is to make staking more efficient and profitable without requiring users to deal with the technical details.Available on Ethereum and BNB Chain, the KernelDAO ecosystem has three main products: Kernel, Kelp, and Gain. Kernel is where users deposit their tokens to be restaked. Kelp is a system that matches validators with services that need them. Gain a tool that helps users track and maximize their rewards.
Introduction
One emerging trend in the crypto space is restaking, a mechanism that enables staked assets to be reused across multiple networks or services to improve capital efficiency and security.
As more decentralized services are created, there is a growing need for reliable validators to operate and support these services. KernelDAO is aimed at making this process smoother by giving users, validators, and developers a way to coordinate restaking efforts.
Whether you're holding Liquid Staking Tokens (LSTs), or running a validator node, KernelDAO can help you get more value out of your crypto assets.
How Does KernelDAO Work?
At a high level, KernelDAO connects three groups: token holders, validators, and the so-called Actively Validated Services (AVS). The KernelDAO is built for:
Users who want to earn extra yield by restaking their LSTs;
Validators who want to secure more services and earn additional rewards;
Actively Validated Services (AVSs) that need reliable validators to operate.
The protocol has three main products that make this work: Kernel, Kelp, and Gain.
Kernel: the entry point
Kernel is where it all starts. Users can deposit their LSTs (like stETH or others) into Kernel. These tokens are then restaked across multiple services. You don’t have to manually choose where your tokens go. Kernel handles that for you.
Here’s what Kernel does:
Picks reliable validators to handle your restaked tokens;Tries to protect your funds from slashing (penalties for bad validator behavior);Aims to spread tokens out across different validators for better decentralization;Looks for restaking strategies that could earn you better returns.
In short, Kernel makes restaking easy and hands-off for regular users.
Kelp: the matching engine
Kelp is like a matching engine but for validators and AVSs. AVSs are apps or services that rely on validators to do certain tasks like providing data, checking transactions, and keeping specific systems running. Kelp can help these apps and services find validators based on things like:
Uptime and performance history;
How much stake a validator has;
What kind of services they’re good at.
AVSs can also set their own rules, like how validators get paid or what should be counted as bad behavior. Kelp takes care of enforcing all of that.
For validators, Kelp makes it easier to find restaking opportunities without having to search manually.
Gain: the rewards optimizer
Gain is the part users interact with to track and manage their restaking rewards. It pulls together the returns you’re earning from all the different services your tokens are supporting. Gain can also help with:
Estimating your future earnings;
Claiming rewards;
Reinvesting profits to boost yield over time.
So instead of logging into multiple platforms, Gain gives you a single place to manage your restaked assets.
The KERNEL Token
The KERNEL token is the main token of the KernelDAO ecosystem. Key functions of the token include:
Governance: Token holders can vote on how the protocol evolves, like which validators are allowed or how restaking strategies are chosen.Incentives: Users and validators can earn KERNEL tokens for participating in the network.Staking: Holding or staking KERNEL tokens may unlock extra benefits, like higher rewards or more voting power.
The total supply of KERNEL is 1 billion tokens. A portion of that is being distributed through things like early user rewards and campaigns like Binance Megadrop.
KernelDAO and Binance Megadrop
On April 1, 2025, KernelDAO was announced as the 4th project on Binance Megadrop, a platform that gives users early access to new Web3 projects. Users who locked their BNB in Simple Earn products and completed certain Web3 Quests were eligible to receive KERNEL rewards.
A total of 40 million KERNEL tokens were allocated to Binance Megadrop, representing 4% of the total supply. An additional 40 million tokens will be allocated to other marketing campaigns.
Risks to Keep in Mind
Like any protocol, KernelDAO isn’t without risks. Here are a few to be aware of:
Slashing: If a validator misbehaves, some of your staked assets could be lost.Smart contract bugs: As with any DeFi platform, vulnerabilities in the code could lead to significant losses.Market risk: Token prices and yields can change quickly, so earnings aren’t guaranteed.
It’s important to do your own research and understand how the protocol works before taking financial risk. It may be a good idea to start with small amounts so you can familiarize yourself with the products.
Closing Thoughts
KernelDAO is trying to bring more structure and efficiency to the growing restaking space. By offering tools that connect users, validators, and decentralized services, it’s aiming to simplify how people earn from their staked tokens. Whether you’re a passive staker, an infrastructure operator, or a developer building Web3 services, KernelDAO offers a platform to get involved with restaking in a more organized way.

Większość systemów stakingowych dzisiaj przypomina izolowane fortece, w których twoje tokeny są zablokowane, twoje nagrody są lokalne, a twój wpływ jest ograniczony. KernelDAO burzy te mury. KernelDAO wprowadza Wspólne Bezpieczeństwo Ekonomiczne. Zamiast tego, aby każdy protokół zabezpieczał się sam, Kernel pozwala na łączenie kapitału z różnych łańcuchów w celu wspólnego zabezpieczenia zdecentralizowanej infrastruktury. z ponad 2 miliardami dolarów TVL i trzema kluczowymi produktami, Kernel (Restaking na BNB Chain), Kelp Liquid Restaking (rsETH), Gain (Zautomatyzowane rolnictwo nagród). W przeciwieństwie do tradycyjnego stakingu, gdzie aktywa są zablokowane w jednej sieci, KernelDAO wydaje płynne tokeny (np. rsETH, agETH) reprezentujące restakowane aktywa. Te tokeny mogą być swobodnie używane na platformach DeFi do handlu, pożyczania lub dostarczania płynności, utrzymując płynność podczas zarabiania na wielu zyskach na różnych łańcuchach, takich jak Ethereum, BNB Chain, Arbitrum itd. Tak właśnie działa KernelDao. WIELKA MISJA I WIZJA ZA EKOSYSTEMEM KERNELDAO. WIZJA: Płynne restaking dla Ethereum i innych głównych aktywów. Infrastruktura restakingowa w różnych L1, takich jak BNB Chain i nie tylko. Tokenizacja DeFi, CeDeFi, RWAs, łączenie DeFi, CeFi i tradycyjnych finansów. MISJA: Misją KERNELDAO jest uczynienie restakingu: Bezpiecznym, bardziej efektywnym i dostępnym dla każdego, niezależnie od ich technicznego tła. Elastycznym, poprzez dostarczanie płynnego restakingu, aby użytkownicy mogli zarabiać nagrody, jednocześnie utrzymując aktywa płynne do użycia w DeFi. KERNELDAO oferuje entuzjastom defi różnorodne przypadki użycia, w tym: Uproszczony Restaking: Depozyt płynnych tokenów stakingowych (takich jak stETH, BNB) i pozwolenie KernelDAO na automatyczne restaking w różnych usługach, bez potrzeby ręcznego zarządzania. Zwiększone nagrody: KernelDAO umożliwia użytkownikom restakowanie stakowanych aktywów, takich jak ETH, BTC i BNB, aby generować dodatkowe nagrody poza tradycyjnym stakingiem. Z płynnymi tokenami użytkownicy mogą swobodnie wykorzystywać swoje restakowane aktywa w ponad 50 zintegrowanych platformach DeFi, takich jak Aave, Compound i Balancer, zwiększając w ten sposób efektywność kapitałową bez rezygnacji z nagród za staking. Użytkownicy nie muszą martwić się o bezpieczeństwo, ponieważ protokół wykorzystuje zdecentralizowaną walidację i otwarte zarządzanie, aby utrzymać model bezpieczeństwa bez zaufania i przejrzystości. UŻYTKI TOKENA KERNELDAO: $KERNEL to zjednoczony token governance w całym zestawie projektów KernelDAO, w tym Kelp LRT, Infrastruktura Restakingowa Kernel oraz protokoły Gain z całkowitą podażą ograniczoną do 1 miliarda tokenów, które będą używane do nagradzania zwolenników i użytkowników protokołu. Użyteczność tokenów $Kernel jest ogromna, Stakowane $KERNEL mogą być używane jako ubezpieczenie przed potencjalnymi wydarzeniami slashing, z stakerami zarabiającymi część nagród protokołu. $Kernel jest również używany w ekosystemie KernelDao do nagród dla użytkowników w udziałach w zadaniach, bonusach za pokrycie AVS i zachętach do aktualizacji protokołu. KERNELDAO jest wspierane przez niektóre z najsilniejszych nazwisk w Web3, a mianowicie YZi Labs, Cypher Capital, Laser Digital, SCB Limited, Hypersphere Ventures, ArkStream i Levitate Labs. Wizja KernelDAO jest prosta, restaking powinien być łatwy, efektywny i sprawiedliwy. Nie chodzi tylko o zarabianie więcej na twoich stakowanych tokenach. Chodzi o budowanie bezpiecznej, kompozytowej i skalowalnej warstwy bazowej dla przyszłości kryptowalut.