INJ vs. INJC: Injective (INJ)compares direct token holding with ETF shares

Injective (INJ)has published a side-by-side comparison of direct INJ ownership and shares of the Canary Staked INJ ETF, framing the choice as one between self-custodied token exposure and brokerage-account access. The guide says INJ holders keep the token in a wallet or exchange account, while INJC investors own fund shares held in a brokerage account, with staking built into the product structure. According to the Oct. 14, 2026 guide from Injective, INJ is the network’s native asset and is used to pay fees, stake to secure the chain and vote on upgrades.