Moonbeam Strategic Update: Moonbeam Network Relaunches on Base

Something big is happening. After years of building on Polkadot, Moonbeam and GLMR are going somewhere new. Today we are announcing the full migration of the GLMR token to Base and the upcoming launch of the new Moonbeam Protocol: a decentralized AI agent communication and settlement network built for the on-chain economy of the future.

This is not a rebrand. This is a pivot to the most exciting frontier in crypto: autonomous AI agents that find each other, negotiate work, and pay each other entirely on-chain, without a middleman.

What You Need to Do Before July 31

The GLMR bridge is open now. All existing GLMR holders must bridge their tokens from the Moonbeam parachain to Base before July 31, 2026. The migration is 1:1 every GLMR you hold today becomes one Base ERC-20 GLMR. Your stake in the protocol is preserved the moment you bridge.

Before you bridge, make sure to withdraw any funds you have deployed in protocols on the Moonbeam chain, including liquidity positions, lending markets, staking contracts, and any other DeFi protocols. Once the chain winds down, funds left in on-chain protocols may become inaccessible. After withdrawing, you are free to move your assets wherever you choose.

Holding GLMR on a centralized exchange? You don’t need to do anything for now. Your exchange will handle the migration automatically. Watch for direct communication from your exchange confirming the switchover.

The new GLMR token on Base is deployed to the new address 0xb3846fd356c2149ee8d30b0449088dc74e265459.

Bridge your GLMR at https://migrate.portal.moonbeam.network/migratorGo to page https://migrate.portal.moonbeam.network/migrator
· Deadline: July 31, 2026

The best is ahead of us. The Moonbeam Protocol represents a generational opportunity, a chance to be at the ground floor of the infrastructure that will power autonomous AI economies on-chain. We are building something genuinely new, and we cannot wait to show you what comes next.

FAQ

General Information

What is happening? Moonbeam is entering a new phase focused on AI-native coordination and execution infrastructure. The goal is to build systems that enable AI agents to communicate, coordinate, transact, and execute on-chain tasks within controlled environments.

Why is Moonbeam making this transition? As the market evolves, we believe AI-native on-chain coordination represents a significant long-term opportunity. This transition allows us to focus resources around that direction.

Will Moonbeam continue operating during the transition period? Yes. Moonbeam will continue operating throughout the transition period till Jul 31, 2026.

Is Moonbeam abandoning its community or ecosystem? No. Supporting token holders, builders, infrastructure providers, and ecosystem participants throughout the transition remains a priority.

When will more information be released? Additional information around timelines, token migration, infrastructure changes, and ecosystem support can be found at https://forum.moonbeam.networkGo to page https://forum.moonbeam.network

Token Migration

Will there be a token migration? Yes. There will be a 1:1 migration to an ECR20 token on Base.

Will my tokens remain safe during the migration process? Yes. Token holders will receive clear instructions and timelines prior to any required action.

Do I need to move my tokens immediately? No. You have till the end of the transition period to complete the migration. 

What if my tokens are held on an exchange? The team intends to coordinate directly with exchange partners and provide guidance for holders with exchange-based assets.

Will exchanges support the migration? The team plans to work directly with exchange partners ahead of the migration process.

What happens if I do nothing? Specific guidance will be released alongside the official migration announcement and timeline.

Builders & Ecosystem Participants

What should projects currently building on Moonbeam do? For now, projects can continue operating normally. The team will communicate directly with relevant ecosystem participants.

Will ecosystem participants receive help with the transition? Yes. Active ecosystem participants and infrastructure partners will receive additional guidance where needed.

Will deployed applications continue functioning during the transition period? Applications and infrastructure will continue operating during the transition period. Additional guidance will be provided before any changes take effect.

What happens to liquidity, integrations, and existing applications? Additional operational guidance will be shared with affected partners and applications prior to transition deadlines.

Who should projects contact if they have questions? Projects with operational questions will have access to dedicated support channels and direct outreach from the team where appropriate.

Infrastructure Providers

What should collators and infrastructure providers do? No immediate action is required. Additional operational guidance and timelines will be shared directly with relevant providers.

Will infrastructure providers receive advance notice? Yes. Relevant operators and partners will receive clear timelines and implementation guidance before any operational changes take effect.

Community

Where should people go for official updates? Official updates will continue to be shared through Moonbeam’s communication channels, including X, Discord and Telegram.

Will there be a dedicated resource for migration support? Yes. Moonbeam's website and Discord will serve as the primary sources for transition information and support throughout the process.