Moonbeam Moves to Base and Unveils AI Agent Framework

Moonbeam launched as a Polkadot parachain in January 2022, enabling developers to build applications compatible with the Ethereum Virtual Machine. Its shift to Coinbase-incubated Base will redirect resources from cross-chain services toward AI-agent collaboration and is widely seen as a significant change for the Polkadot ecosystem.

Moonbeam announced Moonbeam Protocol on July 3, 2026, enabling autonomous AI agents to find one another, negotiate tasks and make onchain payments. GLMR holders must bridge their tokens to Base at a 1:1 ratio by July 31, while users of centralized exchanges do not need to take any action. The formal launch date and investment amount have not yet been disclosed.