> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://monet-society.gitbook.io/cardano/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://monet-society.gitbook.io/cardano/secondary-marketplaces/overview.md). # 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.
Low transaction fees and a secure, speedy network has positioned Cardano’s secondary marketplaces to capture its growing share of the NFT market with 5 million NFTs minted to date and counting. ### Key Takeaways For Creators \ When it comes to selecting the right secondary marketplace, creators have plenty of fantastic NFT marketplaces to list their collection on for Cardano-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 policy ID** to give buyers peace of mind and to identify you as the original owner * **Easily link your Cardano 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 \ 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 Cardano wallet** to facilitate transactions safely and securely Read our reviews of existing secondary marketplaces.