KelpDAO Liquid Restaking Protocol Update

**KelpDAO launched its first stablecoin vault in September**, allowing users to deposit USDT/USDC and mint sbUSD for DeFi use while earning up to 20% rewards through UltraYield strategies. **Key September highlights:** - **Stable Gain vault**: No lockups, earning rewards via basis trades and DeFi protocols - **hgETH performance**: Consistent 11-14% reward rates on ETH deposits - **rsETH growth**: Became top ETH asset on Aave v3 Linea with >$360M supplied **Major integrations expanded:** - Native rsETH on Plasma mainnet - PT-rsETH with autonomous allocation on Pendle - rsETH collateral options on Arbitrum DRIP campaign **KernelDAO ecosystem development** includes the Internet of Credit vision, expanding into real-world credit via upcoming Kred and KUSD products. The protocol's three-vault strategy now covers airdrop farming, high ETH rewards, and stable yield opportunities across multiple chains.

Traditional finance manages trillions in assets but operates within **business hours** and **slow settlement times**. **Real World Assets (RWAs)** are changing this by bringing traditional assets onto blockchain: - **24/7 trading** instead of limited business hours - **Instant settlement** in minutes vs days for securities - **Reduced intermediaries** and lower costs - **Enhanced transparency** through on-chain verification Tokenized assets like real estate, US Treasuries, and art become **tradable in decentralized ecosystems**. Platforms like Huma Finance are unlocking **instant liquidity** for financial institutions and enabling **borderless settlements**. This democratizes access to capital and opens new opportunities for entrepreneurs and investors globally.

**Kernel Kollective Sprint #3** is now live with **30,000 $KERNEL** in rewards up for grabs. The month-long competition runs until **October 31** and features: - Brand-new quests across Kelp & Gain platforms - Enhanced competitive structure - Leaderboard rankings system Participants can earn rewards while contributing to the KelpDAO community through various quest completions. [Get started on Zealy](https://zealy.io/cw/kerneldao/questboard/sprints)

**Arbitrum DRIP Epoch 3** is now active, offering users new opportunities to earn additional ARB token incentives. The program allows participants to: - Explore opportunities across supported protocols - Stack extra ARB rewards through various activities - Access incentives through the official platform This marks the third iteration of the DRIP program, following previous epochs that launched in September. Users can participate by visiting the [official opportunities page](https://arbitrumdrip.com/opportunities). **Ready to explore ARB incentives?** Check out the available opportunities on the Arbitrum DRIP platform.