At Kernel, we are building the foundation for decentralized economic security on the BNB Chain, unlocking new opportunities for stakers, developers, and protocols alike. Following a successful mainnet launch on December 10, 2024 - with a remarkable Total Value Locked (TVL) of $10 million within the first hour - this post outlines our journey so far and the roadmap for the continued growth and development of the Kernel ecosystem:
Q4 2024: Mainnet Launch and Preparation
On December 10, 2024, we officially launched the Kernel mainnet, marking the beginning of a new chapter in our journey.
- Achieved USD ~50 Mn TVL within a week
- 25+ ecosystem projects working on Kernel
Q1 2025
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Phase 1 (Jan - Feb): DVN + Operator Registration on Testnet
Initiate testnet registration for DVNs and Operators, marking the next step in scaling Kernel’s infrastructure. -
Phase 1.5 (Feb - Mar): Delegations on Testnet
Launch delegation functionality on the testnet. Onboard the first DVN onto the Kernel testnet to validate the process and infrastructure. -
Phase 2 (Mar): DVN + Operator Registration on Mainnet
DVNs and Operators will be able to register directly on the mainnet. -
Phase 3 (Apr): Delegations on Mainnet
Launch delegations on the mainnet, enabling users to delegate their assets to operators and DVNs for enhanced participation. -
Phase 4 (Mar - Apr): Onboarding Further DVNs
Expand the DVN ecosystem by integrating additional DVNs into the network.
Future Development Horizons
- Phase 5 (May - Jun): Slashing Mechanism
Implement a robust slashing mechanism to enhance protocol security and ensure network integrity.