What Moonbeam Network does

Moonbeam Network is an Ethereum-compatible smart contract platform built as a parachain on Polkadot using the Substrate framework, providing full EVM compatibility alongside native cross-chain interoperability through Cross-Consensus Messaging (XCM) with 100+ connected blockchains. The platform operates through two interconnected networks — Moonbeam on Polkadot (secured by 72 collators, ~5 second block time, ~$0.019 average transaction cost) and the companion Moonriver network on Kusama, which serves as a canary environment for testing new code under real economic conditions. The technology stack includes proprietary Moonbeam-specific precompiles (Parachain Staking, ERC-20 Interface, X-Tokens, Batch, Proxy, Randomness, Call Permit, XCM Utilities) that expose Substrate functionality through the Ethereum API, plus a unified account system supporting both Ethereum and Substrate address formats. The ecosystem spans 262 listed projects and over 200 live applications across DeFi (StellaSwap), gaming (Outmine, N3MUS, Kugle, Olderfall), real-world assets (Carbify), and decentralized infrastructure (Diode).

The platform is operated by the Moonbeam Foundation LTD, a company limited by guarantee incorporated in Singapore, with operational presence tied to Boston. The revenue model is indirect: network transaction fees are paid in GLMR (Moonbeam) and MOVR (Moonriver) tokens, which also serve staking, governance, and gas-metering functions. Distribution is self-serve and product-led — developers onboard through comprehensive documentation at docs.moonbeam.network and integrate via standard Ethereum tooling (MetaMask, Hardhat, Remix, Ethers.js, viem, Foundry, Tenderly) without sales intervention. Customer acquisition is amplified by grant programs (Community Committee Grants for early-stage projects, Ecosystem Grants for developed projects) and ecosystem-building partnerships, most notably the Moonbeam × HELLO Labs Gaming Accelerator announced in 2025, which pairs Moonbeam's technical infrastructure with HELLO Labs' media reach across Apple TV, Amazon Prime, and HELLO TV (500M+ combined viewers). Geographic restrictions exclude the United States, Canada, China, Russia, North Korea, Cuba, Syria, Iran, Myanmar, and parts of Ukraine from service, while the platform otherwise operates globally.

Name

Moonbeam Network

Legal name

Moonbeam Foundation LTD.

Website

https://moonbeam.network

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Moonbeam Network is a Singapore-incorporated non-profit foundation operating an Ethereum-compatible smart contract parachain on Polkadot, providing EVM tooling, XCM-based cross-chain interoperability across 100+ blockchains, and ecosystem support (grants, gaming accelerator, on-chain tournaments) to web3 developers building DeFi, gaming, RWA, and DePIN applications.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Blockchain Infrastructure

NAICS

Financial Transactions Processing, Reserve, and Clearinghouse Activities (522320)

SIC

Security & Commodity Brokers, Dealers, Exchanges & Services (6200)

akta.pro primary industry

Layer 1 Base Protocols & Consensus (execution, consensus, security, clients) (FSAPAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Smart Contract Developer Platforms & Tooling (SDKs, APIs, frameworks, indexing) (FSAPAAAH), Cross-Chain Messaging Protocols (general-purpose message passing) (FSAPAKAA), Node Operations, RPC & Infrastructure Services (nodes, validators, RPC, relayers) (FSAPAAAF), On-Chain Game Engines & Developer Tooling (SDKs, APIs, Unity/Unreal plugins) (FSAPAGAB)

Keywords

• Blockchain infrastructure
• Smart contract platform
• Cross-chain interoperability
• Ethereum-compatible parachain
• Web3 developer platform

Headquarters

HQ city

Boston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations

Revenue model

1. Network Transaction Fees: Gas fees collected from all transactions executed on the Moonbeam and Moonriver networks. The platform charges transaction fees for smart contract execution, transfers, and other network operations. Average transaction cost is approximately $0.019 per transaction.
2. GLMR Token Utility: GLMR token serves multiple purposes including staking for network security (approximately 5.3% annual return), gas metering for smart contract execution, governance participation, and transaction fee payment. The token's utility drives demand as more applications are built on the network.
3. MOVR Token Utility: MOVR token powers the Moonriver network through smart contract execution (gas metering), network support (incentivizing collators), governance participation (proposals, voting, council elections), and transfer fees.
4. Grant Funding Programs: The Moonbeam Foundation provides grant funding to projects building on the platform. Teams in accelerator programs unlock grant funding upon reaching key milestones, supporting continued development and growth of ecosystem projects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Moonbeam Network operates an Ethereum-compatible smart contract platform built as a parachain on Polkadot, providing developers with full Ethereum tooling (MetaMask, Hardhat, Remix, Solidity) along with cross-chain interoperability across 100+ blockchains via XCM messaging. The platform includes the main Moonbeam Network (GLMR token), a companion Moonriver Network on Kusama (MOVR token) used as a canary/sandbox, supporting over 200 live applications across DeFi, gaming, NFTs, and real-world assets.

Product overview

Moonbeam Network operates as a platform consisting of two interconnected Ethereum-compatible smart contract blockchains within the Polkadot ecosystem. The core products are Moonbeam Network (main parachain on Polkadot, using GLMR token) and Moonriver Network (companion network on Kusama, using MOVR token). Both networks support cross-chain interoperability via XCM messaging, unified Ethereum-style accounts, staking, and on-chain governance. The platform hosts over 200 live applications across DeFi, gaming, RWAs, and telecommunications sectors. Supporting the core networks are specialized offerings including the GLMillionaiRe onchain gaming tournament with million-dollar prize pools, the Moonbeam × HELLO Labs Gaming Accelerator for web3 game developers, and the Game Builder toolkit with grant programs. The ecosystem is supported by comprehensive developer documentation, a DApp Directory for ecosystem discoverability, and security audits.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Moonbeam: The primary network - an Ethereum-compatible smart contract platform and parachain on Polkadot, serving as the main gateway for cross-chain connectivity.
• Moonriver
• GLMR
• MOVR

Products and services

• Moonbeam Network The primary Ethereum-compatible smart contract platform on Polkadot, offering complete compatibility with Ethereum tools, wallets, and standards while providing cross-chain interoperability through XCM messaging. Targets developers building DeFi, gaming, NFT, and RWA applications.
• Moonriver Network Companion network to Moonbeam on Kusama, serving as a sandbox environment where new code is tested under real economic conditions before deployment on Moonbeam. Fully Ethereum-compatible with immediate feedback.
• GLMR Token Native utility token of the Moonbeam Network, used for gas/fee payment, staking to collators (~5.3% annual return), governance participation, and transaction processing.
• MOVR Token Native utility token of the Moonriver Network, used for gas metering, network support to collators, governance participation, and transfer fees.
• GLMillionaiRe Tournament Platform Flagship onchain gaming tournament platform featuring a million GLMR prize pool. Players compete in reflex-based games with all entries, scores, and payouts recorded onchain.
• Moonbeam × HELLO Labs Gaming Accelerator A 10-week cohort-based gaming incubator combining Moonbeam's interoperable smart contract platform with HELLO Labs' global media reach, helping web3 game builders grow and reach real audiences.
• Moonbeam Grants Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 200+ apps live on the platform with 262 projects in the DApp Directory
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration19 records

AI capability2 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• HELLO LabscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 October 2025Moonbeam and HELLO Labs launched the world's first media-powered web3 gaming accelerator. HELLO Labs is a web3 media studio and the creator of Killer Whales, a global reality TV show where web3 founders pitch to industry experts. The partnership combines Moonbeam's interoperable smart contract platform with HELLO Labs' global media reach across Apple TV, Amazon Prime, and HELLO TV (500+ million viewers). The 10-week accelerator runs March 10 to May 12, 2026, with grant funding from the Moonbeam Foundation available for milestone achievements.
• N3MUScoreTechnology or IntegrationN3MUS is a web3 gaming infrastructure platform purpose-built to run tournaments that are provably fair, tamper-resistant, and repeatable. On Moonbeam, N3MUS powers the GLMillionaiRe tournament with wallet-based session tracking, duplicate account prevention, behavior-based anti-cheat tools, real-time leaderboard display, payout governance, and event orchestration. N3MUS chose Moonbeam for low gas fees without sacrificing security, fast finality, native smart contract support, and cross-chain interoperability.
• SequencesupportingTechnology or IntegrationSequence provides smart wallet abstraction for Moonbeam's GLMillionaiRe tournament, enabling onboarding via email or social login without wallet extensions or seed phrases. This partnership simplifies the user experience for non-crypto native players, allowing them to participate in on-chain gaming without technical barriers.
• Killer Whales TVsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerKiller Whales is a global reality TV show distributed across Apple TV, Amazon Prime, and HELLO TV with combined reach of over 500 million viewers. The show features web3 founders pitching their projects to industry experts. Participating teams in the Moonbeam × HELLO Labs accelerator present at Killer Whales LIVE events for investor and media visibility.
• Sao Mai GamessupportingTechnology or IntegrationSao Mai Games built Moondrop, the reflex-based web game used for the GLMillionaiRe tournament. The partnership demonstrates collaboration in the Moonbeam ecosystem for creating accessible on-chain gaming experiences.
• OnFinalitysupportingTechnology or IntegrationOnFinality provides public RPC and WSS endpoints for Moonriver at 40 req/sec limits. They also offer tracing RPC endpoints for advanced development and debugging capabilities.
• UnitedBlocsupportingTechnology or IntegrationUnitedBloc provides public RPC and WSS endpoints for Moonriver at 32 req/sec limits, serving as an alternative endpoint provider for developers building on the Moonbeam ecosystem.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Astar Network: Astar is another Polkadot parachain offering EVM plus WASM smart contract environments with dApp staking incentives. It competes directly with Moonbeam for EVM-native builders and gaming/dApp projects within the Polkadot ecosystem.
• Manta Network: Manta is a Polkadot parachain providing EVM-compatible smart contracts with a focus on privacy and ZK-enabled applications. It overlaps with Moonbeam on the EVM-on-Polkadot positioning and competes for the same developer mindshare.
• Wormhole: Wormhole is a cross-chain protocol for asset and data transfers integrated with Moonbeam. As a peer in cross-chain messaging and bridging, it competes for the same interoperability use cases Moonbeam targets.
• Axelar: Axelar provides General Message Passing across chains and is integrated into Moonbeam. It is a direct peer in the cross-chain messaging category and an alternative path for developers seeking multi-chain connectivity.
• LayerZero: LayerZero is a general-purpose cross-chain messaging protocol that Moonbeam integrates with. It is directly comparable as a cross-chain interoperability primitive and competes for the same "interoperability layer" position in the stack.
• Acala: Acala is a Polkadot parachain that, like Moonbeam, offers EVM-compatible smart contracts and a DeFi-focused feature set (aUSD stablecoin, liquid staking). Both target Ethereum developers seeking Polkadot interoperability, making it the closest head-to-head competitor inside the same parachain slot ecosystem.

Emerging players

• Chainlink CCIP: Chainlink's Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP) is a messaging and token-transfer standard that overlaps with the cross-chain capabilities Moonbeam offers. It is comparable as an emerging cross-chain messaging primitive, anchored in Chainlink's broader oracle ecosystem.

Broad incumbents

• Polkadot: Polkadot is the relay chain whose parachain model Moonbeam depends on, providing shared security and the XCM framework. While not a direct competitor (it is the parent ecosystem), it is the broader incumbent whose design choices directly shape Moonbeam's positioning.
• Polygon: Polygon is a major EVM-compatible scaling ecosystem (PoS, zkEVM, CDK app-chains) that competes with Moonbeam for Ethereum developers seeking low fees and cross-chain reach. It is a broader incumbent with a larger ecosystem, but a comparable target audience.
• Cosmos (IBC / Cosmos Hub): Cosmos is a foundational interoperability ecosystem whose IBC protocol, like Polkadot's XCM used by Moonbeam, is designed to connect heterogeneous blockchains. It is comparable as a cross-chain hub paradigm and competes for app-chain and interoperability narratives.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/moonbeamnetwork
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@MoonbeamNetwork
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/moonbeam-network

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds3 records

Investors22 records

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M&A

Investments4 records

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