KernelDAO Winds Down Restaking Product Amid Shift to Real-World Assets

KernelDAO has begun the process of winding down its Kernel restaking product, giving users three years to retrieve their funds. The dApp's user interface will retire on June 8, 2026, but withdrawals can still be made through smart contracts until June 8, 2029.

The move is part of a strategic shift towards real-world asset utility, as the project focuses on supply chain financing through its KUSD product. This decision is seen as a deliberate pruning of non-core assets, rather than a distress signal.