Exploration is the heart of No Man’s Sky, but for long-term success, mastering farming and trading systems is essential. Whether you’re funding a freighter fleet or building a planetary base, a strong economy lets you control your adventure.
Farming begins with the right setup. Build hydroponic trays or bio-domes in a climate-controlled environment to grow high-value plants like Frostwort, Gamma Root, and Solanium. Combine them into valuable products — for example, crafting Circuit Boards from Poly Fibre and Heat Capacitors can earn you millions per unit.
Trade terminals offer variable prices, so learning the galactic market is key. Sell crafted goods in high-demand systems or locate trade posts that offer better returns. Use your starship’s scanner to detect trade routes and supply-demand chains between systems.
Freighters and fleets are passive income engines. Send your frigates on expeditions while you explore. Make sure they’re properly upgraded and balanced (combat, trade, exploration) for higher returns.
Nanites and Quicksilver, meanwhile, are secondary currencies. Earn Nanites by uploading discoveries, analyzing plants and minerals, or scrapping tech. Spend them on S-class upgrades for ships, multi-tools, and exosuits. Quicksilver comes from daily missions and unlocks cosmetics and décor.
Don’t neglect planetary scanning. Some worlds are rich in activated elements or rare minerals. Harvesting activated Indium and using refiners to process it yields some of the best profits in the game.
Ultimately, efficient farming and trading in No Man’s Sky transforms you from explorer to galactic entrepreneur — funding deeper space adventures with ease.