Problem Statement

KRNL is not solving isolated issues within the blockchain space but redefining the very infrastructure of decentralized computing with the aim of resolving many fundamental challenges.

Fragmentation: The proliferation of Layer 1 and Layer 2 solutions has created isolated silos, obstructing seamless interaction between dApps and smart contracts across different ecosystems, thus undermining the core principle of composability in decentralized systems.

Scalability Constraints: Ethereum continues to struggle with network congestion and high gas fees, which discourage widespread dApp adoption and degrade user experience.

Cross-Chain Friction: Achieving interoperability between Ethereum and other blockchains often requires complex, bespoke integrations. The lack of standardized cross-chain communication protocols exacerbates development complexity, hindering innovation and efficiency.

Security Vulnerabilities: Ensuring transaction integrity, provenance, and security in a decentralized manner remains challenging. The rise of bridges and interoperability solutions introduces new attack vectors, increasing security risks.

To address these challenges, KRNL redefines the execution paradigm by introducing "kernels"—community-built, permissionless, monetizable, and composable execution shards for Web3. The KRNL protocol serves as an orchestration and verification engine, allowing smart contracts to integrate these execution shards, enriching the logic and state management of traditional smart contract operations without requiring custom infrastructure. This proposal positions KRNL as an essential tool for the development of cross-chain applications.