# Introduction

Candy Shop's JavaScript library allows you to create an NFT marketplace on Solana in minutes.

Drawing inspiration from Project Serum’s mission to accelerate Solana’s on-chain trading infrastructure, Candy Shop aspires to do the same for Solana NFT marketplaces.

Candy Shop provides an easy to integrate marketplace protocol & toolset with a full suite of data endpoints and command APIs to help users deliver a simplistic, seamless and efficient NFT marketplace experience.

#### Links

* [Github Repo](https://github.com/LIQNFT/candy-shop/)
* [Website](https://www.candyshop.space/)
* [Demo](https://master.d22tqykss69onq.amplifyapp.com/)
* [Starter Repo](https://github.com/LIQNFT/candy-shop-storefront)
* [Support](https://discord.com/invite/PYZWRHgVwM)

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### **Why Candy Shop?**

* **Open Source.** Built by developers for developers. 
* **Decentralized.** Support the decentralized movement. NFT transactions are on-chain and powered by Metaplex auction house program.
* **Easy to Integrate**. Create a fully functional marketplace in minutes.
* **Serverless.** No need to maintain your own backend to have a performant marketplace
* **Seamless User Experience**. Provide a simple and user friendly experience for browsing, buying and selling NFTs.
* **Lower Fees for Buyers**. Users save on fees when they transact on your marketplace.
* **Get a Share of Fees.** Earn 20% of the 1% transaction fee.
* **More Visibility**. Your NFT listings will be showcased on LIQNFT.com, giving your project better visibility while still retaining control and ownership of your own marketplace.

### **Key Features**

* Basic SOL marketplace
* Custom SPL token marketplace
* Multi-currency marketplace (e.g. SOL + SPL token)
* Multi-collection marketplace 
* Fully customized marketplace
* Auctions
* Verified NFT collections
* Credit card payments

Please submit a [Github Issue](https://github.com/LIQNFT/candy-shop/issues) for bugs and feature requests.


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