We propose to offer a 3x boost for KERNEL stakers during Season 3. This incentive aims to reward long-term community alignment and deepen engagement with the KERNEL staking mechanism. Other DeFi interactions yield between 1x and 2x multipliers—this proposal aims to place staking at the center of the Kernel economy by granting it the highest available boost.
Motivation:
The KERNEL staking system is a cornerstone of our ecosystem, encouraging alignment and long-term participation. According to the staking dashboard, users can lock KERNEL to receive governance power and potential future benefits, such as airdrops from the Dynamic Validation Networks that derive its economic security from the platform. While previous seasons have rewarded restakers & DeFi users, we believe $KERNEL stakers need to benefit in Season 3 now that $KERNEL has performed its Token Generation Event (TGE)
The broader benefit for the DAO and its stakeholders will be :
Strengthen long-term alignment: Staking is a commitment mechanism. A 3x boost will reward those who align with Kernel’s long-term vision.
Encourage deeper participation: Season 3 will be a critical phase for KernelDAO. A strong signal now will generate momentum and loyalty from core contributors.
Support decentralized growth: Stakers are more likely to participate in governance and evangelize the project. By boosting their rewards, we multiply the downstream effects on community coordination.
Specification:
Boost Multiplier: Kernel Stakers will receive a 3x multiplier on their Season 3 participation score.
This 3x boost is a solid move staking is finally getting real value.
But here is a thought I have: will this multiplier also factor in governance participation? Not just staking and waiting, but actually increasing voting power and contributing ideas? Will Feel like a powerful way to build a DAO where people don’t just hold the token they help shape the future.
This is a great and strategic move by the team, Kernel ecosystem is a restaking based ecosystem and bringing this 3x Boost surely proves that the team cares about its community.
This shout great.
But will this multiplier also factor in governance participation? Not just staking and waiting, but actually increasing voting power and contributing ideas? Will Feel like a powerful way to build a DAO where people don’t just hold the token they help shape the future.
I support the 3x boost for KERNEL stakers in Season 3. It clearly rewards long-term investment , increases the rate of governance participation, and strengthens Kernel DAO’s decentralized growth post-TGE. The clear eligibility and timeline ensures transparency which is best for the next season as well. I will strongly advise the sharing of staking metrics during Season 3 to sustain community excitement. Great proposal all round and I’m excited already!
This is a wellstructured and timely proposal. Elevating $KERNEL staking to a 3x multiplier makes sense, especially now that the TGE has aligned incentives more clearly across the ecosystem
As someone who’s been staking since Season 2, this feels like the right kind of reward recognizing commitment over quick actions
Really like the direction here putting stakers at the center of the Kernel economy feels like a strong move, especially post-TGE. The 3x boost not only rewards long-term conviction, but also helps anchor governance power where it matters most.
One thing I’d love clarity on: will the multiplier apply retroactively to actions taken before staking or only from the moment staking is active?
The 3x boost for KERNEL stakers during Season 3 is will surely a huge one and will attract more investors in the community. It’s a successful strategy.
The Kernel team’s strategic genius is on full display. Introducing a 3x Boost to their restaking ecosystem shows they truly value their community a huge win for users and the ecosystem’s growth.
The proposal offers a 3x boost for KERNEL stakers in Season 3 to reward long-term commitment, deepen engagement, and strengthen the Kernel economy. Eligible stakers on Kernel DAO – The Leading Restaking Suite | Kernel, Kelp & Gain will benefit throughout Season 3, pending community feedback and DAO approval via Snapshot.
Really love the direction this proposal is taking.
A 3× multiplier feels like a meaningful reward for those of us who’ve been here early and are genuinely committed to Kernel’s long-term vision and not just the short-term gains.
One question though, So umm will this multiplier also apply to governance participation or just staking alone?
The 3x boost for KERNEL stakers feels like a timely and well-placed incentive.
It strengthens long term alignment and encourages meaningful commitment to the KernelDAO ecosystem.
but I’d like to raise two key points:
1.Will the boost strictly apply to actions performed after staking becomes active, or could there be retroactive consideration for previous contributors?
2. I’d recommend sharing staking metrics throughout Season 3 weekly or biweekly updates could go a long way in keeping the community engaged and transparent about progress.
This makes a lot of sense cause this is rewarding people who are actually committed long-term. im curious to see how it impacts staking behavior over time.
This is a smart move that rewards long-term commitment and places $KERNEL staking at the heart of the ecosystem. Could future seasons introduce tiered multipliers based on staking duration or governance activity?
Excited to see this drive deeper alignment across the DAO.