KernelDAO Issues Security Warning Following $KERNEL Launch

**Gas fees explained**: Every blockchain transaction - sending, swapping, minting - requires gas payments, but many users don't understand what they're actually paying for. **Key points about gas costs:** - Gas is like a shipping fee - the cost often stays the same whether you send $1 or $1,000 - You're paying for computational work, not transaction value - High network demand (during airdrops or market hype) drives fees up through competition **The real issue**: Gas can sometimes cost more than your actual transaction amount, making small transfers uneconomical. **Solutions emerging**: Some platforms now offer zero gas fee swaps where market makers cover the costs instead of users. Understanding gas mechanics helps you time transactions better and choose more cost-effective blockchain interactions.

**Arbitrum DRIP Epoch 4** is now active, bringing fresh opportunities for ARB token rewards. **rsETH continues strong momentum** on Arbitrum with a 78% market cap increase that shows no signs of slowing. Key highlights: - New epoch offers additional ARB incentives - Multiple supported protocols available - Growing liquid staking adoption on Arbitrum Users can explore reward opportunities across various DeFi protocols participating in the DRIP program. [Check available opportunities](http://arbitrumdrip.com/opportunities)

The **wrsETH <> WETH.e pool** on BlackholeDex is gaining traction as the first major DEX integration for KelpDAO's liquid restaking token on Avalanche. **Current Pool Metrics:** - TVL: ~$150k - Reward rate: ~20% - Multiple reward streams active **Key Features:** - **Concentrated liquidity design** for capital efficiency - **Triple reward structure**: 2x Kernel Points + AVAX + BLACK rewards - Native LP opportunities without bridging back to mainnet This represents an early-stage pool with stacked incentives, creating potential opportunities for liquidity providers willing to assess the associated risks. **Getting Started:** Users can access the pool directly through [BlackholeDex](https://blackhole.xyz/deposit?token0=0x49D5c2BdFfac6CE2BFdB6640F4F80f226bc10bAB&token1=0x7bFd4CA2a6Cf3A3fDDd645D10B323031afe47FF0&pair=0xa2d7dDf3757Dd94199a2a3874605aD4fd8a26a9f&type=Concentrated%20Volatile) *Rewards not guaranteed. Users should assess their own risk before participating.*

**4,371 $KERNEL tokens** are available for distribution this week through Equilibria's voting market. Users can earn rewards by voting for three specific pools: - rsETH pool - agETH pool - hgETH pool The voting mechanism allows participants to **claim their share** of the token rewards based on their voting activity. This represents an increase from previous weeks - the reward pool has grown from 3,520 $KERNEL tokens last week and 750 USDC in late September. [Vote now on Equilibria](https://equilibria.fi/vote) to participate in the reward distribution.

**KelpDAO's rsETH now uses LayerZero's OFT standard** for cross-chain transfers, eliminating the need for traditional bridges or token wrapping. **Key benefits:** - Native-cost transfers across multiple blockchains - No wrapping or bridging requirements - Seamless movement between chains **The OFT (Omnichain Fungible Token) standard** has gained significant adoption, with Stargate now supporting over 250 OFTs. This technology enables tokens to move at a perfect 1:1 rate with zero slippage. **Growing ecosystem adoption** includes stablecoins, memecoins, governance tokens, and real-world assets (RWAs), making OFT the preferred standard for builders creating omnichain tokens. This integration allows rsETH holders to **"restake once, use everywhere"** - providing greater flexibility and utility for liquid restaking participants across the multi-chain ecosystem.