# 3iQ > Forging new paths in alternative investing 3iQ helps investors access digital assets through regulated investment vehicles by providing exchange-traded products offering direct exposure to cryptocurrencies with institutional security. 3iQ helps institutional and retail investors participate in digital asset markets by providing regulated ETFs and investment funds with direct exposure to cryptocurrencies. With it, users can access digital assets through familiar investment structures, earn staking rewards through regulated products, and hold crypto investments in tax-advantaged accounts. 3iQ combines crypto-native expertise with traditional finance infrastructure. - Type: Company - Sector: Custody and Wallets - Status: Active - Founded: 2012-01-01 - Profile: https://thegrid.id/profiles/3iq_io ## Assets - [3iQ Solana Staking ETF (SOLQ)](https://thegrid.id/profiles/3iq_io): SOLQ is an exchange-traded fund issued by 3iQ that provides exposure to Solana's price movements and staking rewards. It stakes up to 50% of the SOL held in the fund, with the rewards reflected in its Net Asset Value. The fund uses Coinbase as sub-custodian to stake SOL directly from cold wallets to validators, allowing investors to access both capital appreciation and staking yields through a regulated structure. (Security) ## Links - [Main](https://www.3iq.io) - [Blog](https://www.3iq.io/press-and-media) - [Privacy policy](https://www.3iq.io/3iq-privacy-policy) - [Twitter / X](https://x.com/3iQ_corp) - [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/3iq-corp) - [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx3LCjlvxRkq5Syq99liUbw) ## Legal This data is provided under two licensing models. Model 1 - open data. The open data core is licensed under the Open Database License (ODbL) — a copyleft/share-alike license allowing free use, modification, and sharing for any purpose. Attribution is required: include "Powered by The Grid" linking to https://thegrid.id wherever the data is used. Derivative databases must be shared under ODbL terms. Trademarks, logos, and brand names (marked "Special TPIP") are not covered by the ODbL. For ML/AI use: training datasets that substantially extract ODbL data are Derivative Databases and must be shared under ODbL if publicly used; models must be attributed in documentation. Model 2 - commercial licenses. The Grid Data Service (TGDS) is also available as a commercial license. See [Web Services Terms](https://about.thegrid.id/legal/web-services-terms) for commercial use that is not covered by the open data service. The following applies to both licensing models. - All data is provided AS IS with no guarantees of accuracy. - The Grid does not provide investment, legal, or tax advice, and - a project's presence in The Grid's data does not imply endorsement. - [Data Licensing & Disclaimers](https://about.thegrid.id/legal/data-licensing-and-disclaimers): Licensing models and disclaimers - [Open Data (ODbL)](https://about.thegrid.id/legal/open-data): Open Database License terms and scope for The Grid's open data service. - [Attribution Guidelines](https://about.thegrid.id/legal/open-data-attribution-guidelines): How to attribute The Grid's data when using the open data service. - [Web Services Terms](https://about.thegrid.id/legal/web-services-terms): commercial Terms for using data services. - [All Legal Documents](https://about.thegrid.id/legal): Full index of terms, policies, and disclosures ## Optional - [TGS Field Descriptions](https://github.com/The-Grid-Data/workspace-public/blob/main/references/tgs-field-descriptions.md): Schema field definitions for The Grid's data model - [TGS JSON Structure](https://github.com/The-Grid-Data/workspace-public/blob/main/references/tgs-json-structure.md): Data model structure and relationships - [Product Type Definitions](https://github.com/The-Grid-Data/workspace-public/blob/main/references/product-type-definitions.md): Definitions for each product type - [Product Type Classification](https://github.com/The-Grid-Data/workspace-public/blob/main/references/product-type-classification.md): Guide for classifying products into types - [Grid MCP Guide](https://github.com/The-Grid-Data/workspace-public/blob/main/grid-search/skills/grid-query/references/grid-mcp-guide.md): How to query The Grid programmatically via MCP