KernelDAO is pulling the plug on its Kernel restaking product, not all at once, but in a deliberate, phased wind-down that gives users a generous three-year runway to retrieve their funds. New deposits stopped flowing in on March 7, 2026, and the dApp’s user interface will go dark on June 8, 2026.
After that date, withdrawals will still be possible directly through BscScan smart contracts until June 8, 2029.
What’s shutting down, and what isn’t
Here’s the thing: Kernel restaking was just one piece of a larger KernelDAO ecosystem. The broader platform includes three core products: Kernel for BNB restaking, Kelp for liquid restaking via rsETH, and Gain for automated yield vaults.
Only Kernel is winding down. Kelp and Gain continue operating without any changes, according to the team.
