Investment Process
Investing in GRID Token is designed to be as simple as possible while maintaining security and transparency. This guide walks you through every step.
Prerequisites
Before investing in GRID Token, ensure you have the following:
1. Solana Wallet
You'll need a Solana-compatible wallet to interact with GRID Token:
2. Investment Capital
GRID Token accepts two currencies for investment:
🪙 SOL (Solana)
Native Solana token, lower transaction fees
💵 USDC
Stablecoin pegged to US Dollar
Minimum Investment: $10 USD equivalent in either currency
3. Network Fees
Keep a small amount of SOL (0.1 SOL recommended) for transaction fees:
- Deposit transaction: ~0.00025 SOL
- Approval transaction: ~0.00025 SOL
- Future redemption: ~0.00025 SOL
Investment Steps
Follow these steps to invest in GRID Token:
Step 1: Connect Your Wallet
1
Visit GRID Token Interface
Navigate to app.gridtoken.io and click "Connect Wallet"
app.gridtoken.ioStep 2: Select Investment Amount
2
Choose Currency and Amount
Select SOL or USDC and enter your investment amount
Step 3: Review Transaction
3
Confirm Details
Review your investment details before confirming
Step 4: Approve & Confirm
4
Execute Transaction
Approve the transaction in your wallet
Step 5: Receive GRID Tokens
5
Transaction Complete
GRID tokens are automatically sent to your wallet
✅ Investment successful! You now own 95.01 GRID tokens
What Happens Next
Once your investment is complete, here's what happens behind the scenes:
Immediate Actions
Smart Contract Processing
Your funds are received by the GRID smart contract, which mints new tokens proportional to your investment
Capital Deployment
Funds are automatically transferred to the trading bot's wallet for immediate deployment
Position Opening
The bot calculates optimal ranges and opens liquidity positions across the 4-position system
Yield Generation Begins
Your capital immediately starts earning trading fees from liquidity provision
Timeline
Expected Timeline
Portfolio Management
After investing, you can monitor and manage your GRID tokens:
Tracking Performance
Access real-time metrics through the dashboard:
Token Balance
95.01 GRID
Your holdings
Current Value
$100.52
+0.52%
Total Yield
$0.52
Since investment
APY
73.2%
Annualized
Adding to Position
You can invest additional capital at any time:
- No minimum for additional investments
- New tokens minted at current NAV
- Immediate deployment of new capital
Monitoring Tools
- Web Dashboard: Real-time portfolio tracking
- Mobile App: Coming soon
- API Access: For programmatic monitoring
- Email Alerts: Optional notifications
Tax Considerations
⚠️ Important Tax Information
GRID Token investments may have tax implications. Consider the following:
Potential Tax Events
- Token Purchase: Generally not taxable
- Yield Accrual: May be taxable as income
- Token Sale: Capital gains/losses apply
- Token-to-Token Swaps: May trigger taxable events
Record Keeping
Maintain records of:
- Investment dates and amounts
- Token prices at purchase
- Yield earned over time
- Redemption transactions
Compliance Tools
- Transaction History: Downloadable CSV reports
- Tax Forms: Annual summaries available
- Integration: Compatible with crypto tax software
Disclaimer: This is not tax advice. Consult with a qualified tax professional regarding your specific situation.
Best Practices
To maximize your GRID Token investment:
✅ Do's
- Start Small: Test with minimum investment first
- Monitor Regularly: Check performance weekly
- Understand Risks: Read all documentation
- Keep Records: Save transaction confirmations
- Stay Informed: Join community channels
❌ Don'ts
- Don't Invest More Than You Can Afford to Lose: This is experimental DeFi
- Don't Share Private Keys: Never share wallet seed phrases
- Don't Panic Sell: Short-term fluctuations are normal
- Don't Ignore Updates: Stay current with announcements
Next Steps
Now that you understand the investment process: