Resources
These are at the core of No Man’s Sky economy and the ones you’ll need to study if you hope to succeed in trading for big Units. This is where the economy shows its depth and versatility. The most common resources in the game are elements. There are many and they each fall under specific categories based on how they’re used.
Just like in the real world, where you try to trade these resources matters. If you go somewhere rich in Gold and try to sell them some more, they will offer you a lower price, the inverse is also true. It’s very “supply and demand.” In order to make a fortune you’ll need to study the planets you visit and pay attention to what you find and don’t find. This will help you figure out what kind of Cargo you should bring to the star system.