
Moonbeam to Shift From Polkadot to Base, Plans AI Agent Framework
Moonbeam is moving its GLMR token from Polkadot to Coinbase's Base network and says an AI agent platform is in the works.

Festus Folo
Managing Editor, Africa · Lagos
Moonbeam, a project historically tied to the Polkadot ecosystem, is preparing to reposition itself onto Base, the Ethereum layer-2 network associated with Coinbase, according to reporting by Cointelegraph. Alongside the move, the project said it intends to introduce a framework for AI agents, signalling a broader strategic shift.
For developers and token holders following cross-chain infrastructure — a space closely watched across European crypto and Web3 circles — the change marks a notable realignment of where Moonbeam plans to build and operate.
What Is Changing
Moonbeam has functioned as a smart contract platform within the Polkadot network, operating as a parachain. Cointelegraph reported that the project is now pivoting away from that arrangement in favour of Base. The decision reflects a growing trend of projects gravitating toward Ethereum layer-2 environments, though Moonbeam's specific reasoning was not detailed in the available reporting.
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