KernelDAO, the unified restaking ecosystem of Kelp, Kernel and Gain, today announced significant ecosystem developments that reinforce its position as the premier shared security platform across Ethereum, BNB Chain, and Bitcoin markets.
Ecosystem-wide token incentives
In a coordinated move demonstrating ecosystem alignment, leading protocol partners Mira (AI co-processor), and YieldNest (liquid restaking) have announced plans to allocate 1-2% of their token supply to KERNEL holders. This strategic initiative sets a precedent for future protocol integrations, with several of KernelDAO's 25+ building partners expected to follow suit.
"This collaborative approach to token distribution highlights the strong alliance we've built within the KernelDAO ecosystem," said Amitej Gajjala, CEO and Cofounder of KernelDAO. "When protocols succeed together, the entire ecosystem benefits."
$40M strategic ecosystem fund
This news comes at the backing of the 40M Ecosystem Fund that KernelDao announced last week. The fund has secured support from prominent venture capital firms and leading investors such as Laser Digital, SCB Limited, Hypersphere Ventures, Cypher Capital, ArkStream, and Levitate Labs. It will enable developers to build projects and solidify Kernel’s position as the leading restaking infrastructure on the BNB Chain ecosystem. With the support of over 20 prominent Dynamic Validation Networks (DVN’s), Kernel is set to expand its ecosystem by adding over 45 strategic partners through the Ecosystem Fund.
The combination of coordinated token support and substantial ecosystem funding creates a powerful growth flywheel, positioning KernelDAO as a cornerstone of the emerging restaking economy.
About KernelDAO
KernelDAO is a top restaking protocol, with over $2 billion total value locked and live on 10+ chains including Ethereum, BNB Chain, Arbitrum, Optimism, and expanding further. KernelDAO’s three key products include Kernel - the restaking infrastructure on the BNB Chain, Kelp LRT - a leading liquid restaking protocol on Ethereum, and Gain - a tokenised rewards program designed for users to maximize their earning potential by accessing highest rewards and top airdrops conveniently. By empowering stakers, developers, and protocols, KernelDAO is committed to driving the next wave of Restaking innovation, creating opportunities for all to participate in emerging technologies, and be the backbone of decentralized economic security.
About Mira
Mira is building the foundational verification layer that enables trustless AI systems through advanced consensus mechanisms. The network combines sophisticated claim transformation and distributed verification protocols to achieve reliable AI execution at scale. With over 400,000 active users and multiple production deployments, Mira has emerged as a pioneer in AI verification technology. By solving the fundamental challenges of error rates and complex reasoning verification, Mira is establishing new standards for AI reliability—paving the way for truly autonomous AI systems that can operate without human oversight.
About YieldNest
YieldNest is a next-gen liquid restaking protocol that merges top DeFi strategies into high-yield assets, with it's Airdrop and TGE coming soon. Powered by DeFAI, it offers simple, risk-adjusted restaking through multiple MAX LRTs—YieldNest was the first LRT on BNB Chain and is part of the Binance Most Valuable Builder program. With veteran builders and top-tier audits, YieldNest is backed by DeFi royalty like Sam Kazemian (Frax), Loi Luu (Kyber), Winthorpe & C2TP (Convex), Michael Egorov (Curve), and Steve Kokinos (Algorand). With a vision to simplify DeFi and an independent risk team (Llama Risk), YieldNest delivers secure, DeFAI-powered solutions for everyone seeking the highest risk-adjusted returns.