Prime liquidity
infrastructure.
Kerne builds the universal liquidity layer for the onchain economy, combining mathematical precision with capital efficiency.
Why we exist
We are building the most capital efficient delta neutral infrastructure in DeFi.
Kerne represents a fundamental shift in how institutional capital accesses sustainable yield in DeFi. We believe the future of finance requires infrastructure that can generate returns without relying on token emissions, unsustainable APYs, or speculative mechanisms.
Read DocumentationInstitutional pillars
Three core pillars defining our commitment to institutional grade infrastructure.
Market Agnostic Yield
Kerne utilizes proprietary delta neutral engines to capture funding rates without market directional risk. Our infrastructure transforms volatility into consistent capital efficiency across all cycles.
Verifiable Solvency
Every asset, position, and hedge is auditable in real time. We replace legacy black box models with deep onchain provenance, providing absolute block by block transparency.
Engineered Reliability
Built for demanding institutional portfolios, Kerne integrates multilayered risk management with battle tested architecture to ensure absolute principal protection and execution rigor.
Security Architecture
Engineered for the most demanding capital allocators, Kerne combines absolute transparency with autonomous risk management.
Smart Contract Integrity
Every line of core code is built on OpenZeppelin's audited framework. We prioritize noncustodial logic and mathematical determinism to ensure user principal remains protected and reachable.
Dynamic Circuit Breakers
Our autonomous hedging engine operates with 24/7 monitoring. Automated circuit breakers instantly deleverage positions in the event of extreme market volatility or LST/ETH decoupling.
Real Time Solvency
Unlike traditional finance, Kerne offers absolute transparency. All protocol backing is verifiable onchain, providing institutions with immediate assurance of asset quality.
Risk Mitigation Fund
We maintain an active Insurance Fund that captures a portion of protocol revenue to protect against potential CEX counterparty risks and tail end events.