Among the pantheon of custom kernels available for the Redmi Note 8, one name stands out for stability, feature-richness, and raw speed: .

is a custom, open-source kernel specifically designed for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (Ginkgo) and its variants (Redmi Note 8T – Willow). It is developed by independent maintainers on XDA Forums and Telegram, with a focus on delivering a "sky-high" performance ceiling while maintaining usable battery life.