# Bazaar

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*The **Space Bazaar** is the bustling epicenter of galactic trade, where daring pilots trade their hard-earned $MATTER for rare and powerful items. From lethal weapons to mystical amulets, the Bazaar has everything you need to tip the scales in battle!*

## How to acquire items with $MATTER

Items are bought with $MATTER Chips. Users can convert 1 $MATTER (on-chain) to obtain exactly 1 $MATTER Chip (off-chain) — 1:1.

### Step 1: Convert your $MATTER into $MATTER Chips

You will need to inscribe a $MATTER transfer and send it to the Space Bazaar **burning address** after that.&#x20;

Your $MATTER Chips will be automatically credited to your account once the transaction is confirmed in the blockchain.

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You can convert **any amount of $MATTER to $MATTER Chips** and use them **anytime** you want.
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All $MATTER converted to Chips **are burned**! Conversion of Chips back to $MATTER (onchain) **is not possible.**
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**If you need help**, you can use the Space Bazaar interface to track your transfer inscriptions,  inscribe new ones and send them to the conversion address.
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### Step 2: Use your $MATTER Chips

Select the item(s) you want to acquire and purchase them with your $MATTER Chips.

### Step 3: Mint your purchased item

You can [mint](/economy/economy.md#minting-fees) your purchased items in the "Profile" page, in the section "Purchases".

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**You need to mint your item** after purchasing it in order to **use your item** in battles, transfer or exchange it in **third-party marketplaces** (Magic Eden for example).
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