There are several features that are geared towards lower level / starting players on the Onward server.

1. Bulletin Board quests from Gaap Lands have a chance to grant Silver Ingots as a reward. 

2. Dungeon Materials from bosses can be exchanged for other materials. 

Hydraulic Engineer will buy the more unique dungeon drops (Crystals/ Unique Boss Items or Material Ethyrs) in exchange for D.S. Essence Debris or Treasure Tokens

Grove Land God  - will buy the materials for diplo gears that drop from bosses in exchange for Genesis Fragments.

3. Crafting Materials can be exchanged at Judge of the Underworld for lots of different items.