> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.vikingsvalley.app/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.vikingsvalley.app/nft-marketplace/what-is-nft-marketplace.md). # What is NFT Marketplace During the first phase of the game, the marketplace will operate under a controlled economy model designed to prioritize stability and sustainability. Players will be able to: * Purchase Vikings * Purchase Drakkars * Sell owned NFTs back to the official marketplace * Access future limited collections and special assets All marketplace operations are powered by TRD (TRIDIUM). *** ### Official Marketplace System — Phase 1 Unlike traditional player-to-player NFT markets, the first version of the Vikings Valley Marketplace will be operated directly by the game ecosystem. This system was designed to: * Prevent early market manipulation * Reduce unhealthy speculation * Protect new players * Maintain economic balance * Ensure healthy liquidity during the early stages of the project NFT prices during this phase are predefined by the ecosystem. Example: * A Viking purchased for 40 TRD may later be sold back to the system for 30 TRD (75% of the buy price). * The NFT may then return to the marketplace inventory for future players. This creates a more stable environment while allowing players to recover part of their investment if they decide to leave the ecosystem or restructure their fleets. *** ### Marketplace Features ⚔ Viking Trading\ Acquire Vikings with different RP values and progression potential. 🛶 Drakkar Marketplace\ Purchase ships with different slot capacities and strategic fleet value. 💎 TRD Utility\ All marketplace transactions are performed using TRD. 🔥 Deflationary Mechanics\ 90% of marketplace fees are permanently burned to support long-term ecosystem sustainability. 📈 Controlled Liquidity\ The marketplace maintains predefined liquidity and controlled circulation during the early stages of the ecosystem. 🧭 Filters & Organization\ Players will be able to filter NFTs by: * Tier * RP * Slots * Price * Collection * Future rarity systems *** ### Future Marketplace Expansion As Vikings Valley evolves, future phases of the marketplace are planned to include: * Full player-to-player trading * Custom player pricing * Crew trading * Advanced market systems This expansion will be introduced progressively as the ecosystem matures and TRD achieves greater long-term stability. *** ### Gameplay First Philosophy The Vikings Valley Marketplace was designed around gameplay utility — not speculation. Every NFT inside the ecosystem has a direct gameplay purpose tied to: * Raiding * Progression * Fleet building * Strategy * Expansion The objective is to create a healthy and sustainable economy where NFTs represent meaningful in-game value, not only tradable assets. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.vikingsvalley.app/nft-marketplace/what-is-nft-marketplace.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.