Acrylic-based cage-like polysilsesquioxane is a cage-like polysilsesquioxane that can be used in adhesives or coating systems. It features low shrinkage and high transmittance (98%), enhancing coating adhesion, scratch resistance, temperature resistance, damage resistance, and gloss. It can also be used as a dispersant and solubilizer for nanomaterials such as nano-silica. Furthermore, it can be used in cosmetics as a solubilizer, rheology diluent, and gloss enhancer.