Since their introduction in the 1600s, stocks have revolutionized finance: They’ve helped democratize asset access, allowed investors to diversify their bets, and improved returns across the board. Now in the early 2020s, fractional NFTs are doing the same for the crypto market — and those interested in this space should take notice.

From the basics to the nitty gritty technicalities, here’s everything you need to know to start investing in fractional NFTs.

NFTs are changing the way many art enthusiasts engage with digital media, but like any new technology, they need some explaining. So, how do NFTs make it to market, can you get NFT drops free, and what is an NFT drop? Let’s take a look at what all of that means, and how it will affect your NFT-collecting experience.

Buying and selling NFT sports cards is a fun way for collectors to expand their hobby. Where physical ownership was once the only way to add new cards to your repertoire, NFTs provide a digital alternative that allows you to own new types of collectibles, rare sports cards, signed memorabilia, and more. Here are the top NFT sports marketplace websites available to start, or continue, your collecting journey.

It seems like hardly a week can go by without new athlete NFTs breaking records with jaw-dropping sales figures. These types of NFTs fuse the classic drive for sports memorabilia collecting with enticing new opportunities for appreciation — some even afford owners real-world perks and benefits, including meetups with the athletes themselves. Read on to find out all about the most valuable blockchain assets for a range of in-demand superstars.

The hobby of collecting sports cards is as much an institution as the games they celebrate. Some people collect cards to own physical artifacts of their favorite players; others invest in a chance to strike it rich with a rare card of a big-name athlete, often getting the card appraised to cement its status as a high-quality, must-have prize.

There’s no shortage of reasons to take up sports collectables as a hobby. Some participate in the pastime because they’re fans of an athlete or professional sports team, while others enjoy the social aspect of trading with fellow collectors to build impressive sets.

Feel like you’ve been watching the exploding sports card market from the sidelines long enough, and it’s finally time to jump in? Welcome. You’re about to join a fast-moving, fascinating, and — yes — occasionally overwhelming world, but thankfully you’re already in the right place. This guide will show you how to sell sports cards, as well as how to buy them, whether you’re online, on social media, or prefer the old standby of trawling stores and conventions.

What are the most valuable sports cards on the market? Collectors and appraisers consider several factors to determine which sports cards hold the most value. Whether you’re interested in baseball cards, basketball cards, or collectible cards for other sports, clearly defined criteria determine which are the most valuable for each category. Keep reading to learn what goes into the appraisal process — as well as our list of the top 100 most valuable sports cards that may make you wonder “how much are my sports cards worth?”

Sales of sports cards are booming. In 2020, eBay reported that sports card sales increased on their site by 142 percent over 2019 levels. By 2021, eBay said the number of sports card buyers had doubled, with much of the growth coming from “collectors, flippers and those who are turning to trading cards as another avenue of investment to diversify their portfolios.”

Welcome back to Fractionaut Spotlight, where we highlight collectors from our Discord community and ask them five questions about their collecting experience. The next collector we are highlighting is parrotdave#4941.