> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://wherls.gitbook.io/wherls/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://wherls.gitbook.io/wherls/marketplace-and-payments.md). # Marketplace and Payments At the core of Wherls lies a decentralized NFT marketplace that allows users to mint, list, buy, sell, and trade digital assets with ease. Designed with a user-first mindset, the marketplace is fast, secure, and optimized for both creators and collectors. The integration of the $WHERLS token provides a seamless native payment experience across all platform features. 🖼️ **Marketplace Features** * **NFT Minting:** Users can easily create unique NFTs through a simple, gas-efficient minting process. * **Buy/Sell/Trade:** * Digital assets can be listed for sale, auctioned, or exchanged in peer-to-peer trades. * **Royalties for Creators:** * Smart contracts ensure that creators earn automatic royalties on secondary sales. * **Verified Collections:** Users can browse featured or verified collections with added trust and visibility. * **Multi-format Support:** NFTs can be images, audio, video, 3D models, or in-game assets. 💳 **Payment Options** * **Native Payments in $WHERLS:** All transactions on the platform prioritize $WHERLS, offering gas-fee discounts, early access, and reward bonuses. * **Cross-Token Support (Planned):** Future versions will support stablecoins and major BEP-20 tokens for broader accessibility. * **Low Gas Fees via BSC:** Leveraging Binance Smart Chain keeps transaction costs minimal — an essential feature for NFT and microtransaction-heavy usage. * **Instant Settlement:** Smart contracts handle payments and NFT transfers simultaneously for secure and frictionless user experiences. Wherls merges traditional eCommerce principles with the power of blockchain — offering a familiar, intuitive interface backed by decentralized infrastructure and tokenized incentives. --- # 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://wherls.gitbook.io/wherls/marketplace-and-payments.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.