# Overview

Secondary NFT marketplaces are the go-to platforms for artists to list and sell artwork and for collectors to buy into popular collections after they have been minted on a primary marketplace and find new investment opportunities.

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When it comes to NFTs, the Algorand blockchain offers a number of key advantages including:

* **Easy to Mint** - fast, no forking, and a minimal carbon footprint
* **Low Cost** - the price of minting NFTs on Algorand is negligible at 0.001 Algo; in addition, very low transaction fees enable active secondary trading on NFT marketplaces
* **Vibrant community** - there is an ever-growing community of creators and sellers

As far as blockchains by NFT Sales Volume go, Algorand is frequently in the top ten.&#x20;

### Key Takeaways For Creators

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When it comes to selecting the right secondary marketplace, creators have plenty of fantastic NFT marketplaces to list their collection on for Algo-specific projects and benefit directly by being able to:

* **Mint NFTs directly on selected secondary marketplaces** to leverage an existing audience of interested buyers
* **Verify your collection with a unique token ID** to give buyers peace of mind and to identify you as the original owner
* **Easily link your wallet** to facilitate transactions and have your NFTs stored safely prior to listing
* **List NFTs for sale with low transaction costs** to ensure you retain even more profits after selling
* **Add artist royalties on selected secondary marketplaces** to generate passive income for resales on the secondary market

### Key Takeaways For Collectors

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For collectors, these sites present a wealth of opportunities to pick up and trade NFTs after they’ve been listed on the secondary market. Benefit by being able to:

* **Find “the” NFT for your private collection** filtering a collection by price, listing date, and NFT metadata
* **Outbid collectors for one-of-a-kind NFTs** by participating in auctions
* **Uncover NFT bluechip projects by DYOR** with all the project information you need on hand
* **Verify artist collections using their unique policy ID** before buying into any project
* **Easily link your wallet** to facilitate transactions safely and securely

Browse existing marketplaces and grow your portfolio with our complete guide on Algorand secondary marketplaces.\
