NFT marketplace

Element

Aggregated NFT marketplace across Ethereum, Base and 25 other markets, with a 0.5% to 2% trading fee.

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Facts checked Sep 26, 2026

Element key facts

CategoryNFT marketplace
ChainsEthereum, Base, Arbitrum, BNB Chain and 23 more
PlatformsWeb
CustodyNon-custodial
Fees0.5% on Ethereum; 2% on Base, Arbitrum and most other chains; 1% on Bitcoin
Chains27 markets incl. Ethereum, Base, Arbitrum, BNB Chain
Security auditsCertiK (ERC721OrdersFeature and libraries)
US availabilityAvailable: terms restrict only sanctioned jurisdictions
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What is Element?

Element is an aggregated NFT marketplace that pulls listings from other marketplaces. Its fee table lists 27 markets: 0.5% on Ethereum, 1% on Bitcoin and 2% on the rest, including Base and Arbitrum. Creators can set royalties of up to 10%.

How Element works

Element keeps listings and offers in an off-chain order book as EIP-712 signed maker orders; a taker fills one on-chain and pays the gas.

The ElementEx contract is based on the modular 0x V4 design and supports collection offers, mixed ETH and WETH payment, English and Dutch auctions, scheduled listings and cancelling all open orders in one transaction. The docs say Element aggregates over 180 million NFTs across 27 blockchains, and a listing can also be pushed to OpenSea, LooksRare and X2Y2.

ElementEx is an upgradeable proxy. Changes go through a 5-member multisig of core team and investors that needs 3 signatures, then wait 5 days in a timelock before they execute. The docs describe DAO governance as a later phase. Each signed order also carries its own fees array, expiry and nonce, so marketplace and royalty fees are written into the order the maker signs.

How to start with Element

  1. You need a wallet such as MetaMask, Coinbase Wallet or a WalletConnect app, plus ETH to pay for NFTs and gas on Ethereum.
  2. On element.market you pick a network first, then search for the collection; the docs say searching by contract address works best.
  3. The cart lets you buy several NFTs with one gas payment.
  4. Element never takes custody of your NFTs; trades are peer to peer from your wallet.

Element fees and limits

  • Minting through Element Drops adds a fixed fee paid by the collector: 0.0001 ETH on Ethereum, Base, Arbitrum, zkSync, Linea and Scroll, 0.0005 BNB on BNB Chain and opBNB, and 0.6 MATIC on Polygon.
  • On resales, a creator royalty of up to 10% is deducted from the sale price besides the market fee; the royalty guide says it is paid to creators monthly, while the contract overview advertises instant royalty payment.

Risks to know before using Element

  • CertiK audited the ERC721OrdersFeature contract and its libraries, per the audits page.
  • Most developer and fee pages were last updated 1 to 2 years ago, and the contract overview still compares gas costs with OpenSea and LooksRare using linked test cases.
  • Because the exchange is an upgradeable proxy, the multisig can change contract logic after the 5-day delay.

Element usage

Total value locked$77.6-4.9% in 7 days
Fees paid, 24h$45.2
Fees paid, 30d$1,650.2
Chains5

From DefiLlama (TVL) (fees users paid), updated Nov 10, 2026.

NFT marketplaceNon-custodialWeb

Element alternatives

Other projects people compare with Element.

LooksRare

Ethereum NFT marketplace that pays protocol fees back to users as rewards, with the LOOKS token.

Magic Eden

Solana NFT marketplace with a 2% transaction fee and optional creator royalties.

OpenSea

NFT and token marketplace across 30 chains, operated by Ozone Networks, Inc.

Rarible

Multichain NFT marketplace and NFT API, operated since June 2026 by Panama-based Gahinga Inc.

Tensor

Solana NFT marketplace with an NFT AMM, collection-wide bids and enforced royalties.

Blur

Ethereum NFT marketplace and aggregator for active traders, with the Blend lending protocol and BLUR token.

Where Element ranks on DappAtlas

Best NFT Marketplaces on Base#4 of 6

Element pros and cons

Pros
  • 0.5% trading fee on Ethereum
  • Aggregates listings from other marketplaces
  • Bulk buying and bulk order cancel
Cons
  • 2% trading fee on Base and most chains other than Ethereum
  • Help docs still cite old fee comparisons
  • Creator royalties can add up to 10%

Element FAQ

What is Element?

Element is an aggregated NFT marketplace that pulls listings from other marketplaces. Its fee table lists 27 markets: 0.5% on Ethereum, 1% on Bitcoin and 2% on the rest, including Base and Arbitrum. Creators can set royalties of up to 10%.

How much value is locked in Element?

$77.6 according to DefiLlama on Nov 10, 2026. It is deployed on 5 chains: Binance, Ethereum, Base, Arbitrum, Polygon.

How much does Element cost?

0.5% on Ethereum; 2% on Base, Arbitrum and most other chains; 1% on Bitcoin, according to Element’s own page (checked Sep 26, 2026).

How much do users pay Element in fees?

$1,650.2 over the last 30 days, according to DefiLlama on Nov 10, 2026.

Is Element available in the US?

Available: terms restrict only sanctioned jurisdictions, according to Element’s own page (checked Sep 26, 2026).

Does Element hold my funds?

No. Element is non-custodial: you keep your funds in your own wallet and sign each transaction.

Sources

  1. Element: official site
  2. Element: Trading fee
  3. Element: Audits
  4. Element: Terms of Service
  5. Element: Welcome to Element
  6. Element: How do I create an Element account
  7. Element: Install and connect your wallet
  8. Element: How to buy NFTs
  9. Element: How do creators set royalty
  10. Element: Protocol fee and mint fee
  11. Element: Contract overview
  12. Element: Contract governance
  13. Element: Order types
  14. DefiLlama

How this page works

Sources: Element: official site, Element: Trading fee, Element: Audits. Data as of Sep 26, 2026.

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