Kelp DAO, a leading liquid restaking protocol, has secured $9 million in a private sale round to expand its infrastructure amid the growing DeFi landscape, with the total value locked in liquid restaking platforms now exceeding $4 billion. The funding round was led by SCB Limited and Laser Digital, who contributed $3.5 million, alongside participation from Bankless Ventures, Hypersphere, Draper Dragon, and other notable investors. Co-founder Dheeraj Borra emphasized that the capital will drive market expansion and the development of customer-centric solutions, with investors sharing Kelp DAO's vision for growth.