KelpDAO Announces KERNEL Token Details and Airdrop Seasons
KelpDAO Announces KERNEL Token Details and Airdrop Seasons
馃巵 KERNEL Airdrop Plot Twist
KelpDAO has revealed the tokenomics for their new $KERNEL token, with a strong focus on community allocation:
Token Distribution:
- 55% for Community (20% airdrops, 35% future rewards)
- 20% Private Sale
- 20% Team & Advisors
- 5% Ecosystem & Partners
Airdrop Schedule:
- Season 1: 10% of supply for users earning Kelp Miles/Points (Dec 2023 - Dec 2024)
- Season 2: 5% of supply (Jan - Apr 2025)
- 15% loyalty boost available for restaking before Jan 15, 2025
The protocol currently manages ~$2B+ in TVL across Ethereum and BNB chains.
Let's clear up the $KERNEL airdrop details. No miles are being left behind - here's the complete picture: 1/ Season 1 airdrop (10% of total Kernel supply): ALL users who earned Kelp Miles / Kernel Points from Dec 12, 2023 to Dec 31, 2024 are going to receive the airdrop. 2/
After a year of building one the largest restaking ecosystems of ~$2B+ TVL, We're thrilled to announce $KERNEL tokenomics. 馃嵖 An ecosystem token built for our community, powering the future of restaking across Ethereum, BNB & beyond. Dive into everything you need to know about
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