KernelDAO to launch token, advancing BNB Chain restaking ecosystem
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KernelDAO to launch token, advancing BNB Chain restaking ecosystem
The upcoming $KERNEL token is not just a governance tool, but also building the economic foundation for the future of restaking technology.
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KernelDAO plans to launch its $KERNEL token in the first week of March 2025. With support from Binance Labs, KernelDAO has emerged as a leader in restaking infrastructure, achieving a total value locked (TVL) across its three core products exceeding $2 billion, including:
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Kernel: The largest shared security infrastructure on the BNB chain.
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Kelp: The second-largest liquid restaking token (LRT) on Ethereum.
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Gain: Tokenized Vaults.
$KERNEL will serve as the unified governance and utility token for the entire ecosystem, offering users diverse benefits and rewards.
Economic Security Foundation for the BNB Chain
Kernel has become the largest provider of economic security on the BNB chain, with a current TVL of $450 million. Its infrastructure is already utilized by over 20 decentralized validator networks (DVNs), and through its ecosystem fund, it has attracted more than 45 new projects, accelerating the growth of restaking on the BNB chain.
Strategic Support and Ecosystem Fund Backing
In 2024, KernelDAO completed a $10 million funding round led by top-tier investors including Binance Labs, Laser Digital, SCB Limited, and Hypersphere Ventures.
Additionally, KernelDAO announced a $40 million strategic ecosystem fund supported by investment firms such as Laser Digital, SCB Limited, Hypersphere Ventures, and Cypher Capital. This fund will support over 45 new projects integrating Kernel’s restaking infrastructure, further expanding the use cases for $KERNEL within the BNB ecosystem.
$KERNEL Token: Utility Beyond Governance
The $KERNEL token provides the following key functionalities within the KernelDAO ecosystem:
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Shared Security: Users can stake $KERNEL to provide economic security for applications within the Kernel ecosystem.
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Slashing Insurance: Staked $KERNEL can be used to cover potential slashing events, while stakers earn a share of protocol rewards.
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Governance Participation: Token holders can vote on governance decisions for Kernel, Kelp, and Gain, including protocol upgrades, fee adjustments, and network expansion.
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Liquidity Provision: Users can provide liquidity on decentralized exchanges to earn additional rewards.
Moreover, leading partners such as Mira (AI coprocessor) and YieldNest (liquid restaking) have committed to allocating 1-2% of their token supplies to $KERNEL holders, setting a benchmark for collaboration. Among KernelDAO’s 25+ partners, many are expected to adopt similar allocation strategies.
Tokenomics and Distribution Strategy
KernelDAO’s token distribution strategy is community-centric:
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55% allocated to the community, with 10% for Season 1 airdrops, 5% each for Seasons 2 and 3, and 35% gradually unlocked as community rewards.
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Team tokens have a 30-month vesting period with no initial allocation at launch, reflecting a commitment to long-term value creation.
This distribution model fully embodies KernelDAO’s core values: community-driven governance, sustainability, long-term ecosystem growth, and fair distribution.
Foundation of the BNB Restaking Economy
As the leading restaking infrastructure provider on the BNB chain, Kernel has become central to decentralized economic security. Simultaneously, its Kelp product holds a significant position on Ethereum as the second-largest liquid restaking token. Through a community-first approach, strong partnerships, and an ever-expanding ecosystem, $KERNEL is becoming a key asset in the DeFi space.
The upcoming $KERNEL token is not just a governance instrument—it is laying the economic foundation for the future of restaking technology.
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