Moonbeam Shifts Focus to Ethereum's Base for AI Agent Settlement

Moonbeam, an interoperability network originally built for Polkadot, is shifting its development focus to Ethereum's Layer 2 Base.

The company aims to launch the 'Moonbeam Protocol' as an AI agent communication and settlement network, leveraging growing interest in agent-driven on-chain payments.

Moonbeam plans to bridge GLMR tokens from its Polkadot parachain to Base by July 31, 2026, allowing users to transition their assets. The company will continue supporting cross-chain interoperability services on the Polkadot parachain during this period.

The move reflects a broader push towards agent-based applications in crypto infrastructure, but highlights the gap between expectations and current usage.