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What Are Moonbeam Ecosystem Coins?
Moonbeam ecosystem coins are the cryptocurrencies and tokens that run on Moonbeam, an Ethereum-compatible chain in the Polkadot network. This list ranks the coins and tokens on Moonbeam by market cap, with live prices. It includes the native coin GLMR, DeFi tokens and many tokens bridged from other chains.
Quick Facts
- Blockchain type: Parachain on Polkadot. A parachain is a chain that plugs into Polkadot and shares its security.
- Launch year: Moonbeam went fully live on Polkadot in 2022.
- Native coin: Glimmer (GLMR), used for fees, staking and governance.
- Consensus: Collators produce blocks, and the Polkadot relay chain finalizes them. Polkadot uses Nominated Proof of Stake.
- Token standards: ERC-20 for Ethereum-style tokens and XC-20 for cross-chain Polkadot assets.
- Sister network: Moonriver, which runs on Kusama.
How the Moonbeam Blockchain Works
Moonbeam runs an Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM). This means developers can deploy Solidity smart contracts and users can connect with MetaMask. Collators gather transactions into blocks. The Polkadot relay chain then checks and finalizes those blocks. Moonbeam also connects to other Polkadot chains through XCM, a messaging format for sending assets between chains.
Types of Tokens on Moonbeam
- Native coin: GLMR pays gas fees and is staked with collators.
- DeFi tokens: Tokens of lending apps and decentralized exchanges, such as WELL (Moonwell) and STELLA (StellaSwap).
- Stablecoins: Bridged dollar tokens like USDC, DAI and axlUSDC.
- Bridged and wrapped tokens: Tokens from other chains, like WBNB, axlATOM and wrapped FTM. They appear on this list because a version of them exists on Moonbeam.
- Polkadot assets: XC-20 tokens moved in from other parachains, such as INTR.
- Community tokens: Small project and meme tokens built on Moonbeam.
How to Buy Moonbeam Tokens
- Use a wallet that supports Moonbeam, such as MetaMask with the Moonbeam network added.
- Buy GLMR on a centralized exchange and send it to your Moonbeam address. You need GLMR to pay fees.
- Swap GLMR for the token you want on a decentralized exchange on Moonbeam.
- Check the token contract address. Several versions of the same token, from different bridges, can exist on Moonbeam.
Risks
Many tokens on Moonbeam came through bridges. If a bridge fails or is hacked, its tokens can lose their backing. Some bridged tokens on the list come from bridges that stopped working. Small tokens often have low liquidity, and smart contract bugs are always possible.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What are Moonbeam ecosystem coins?
Moonbeam ecosystem coins are the coins and tokens that run on the Moonbeam network. They include the native coin GLMR, DeFi tokens like WELL and STELLA, and many tokens bridged from other chains. The list on this page ranks them by market cap with live prices, so you can compare them.
- What is Moonbeam?
Moonbeam is an Ethereum-compatible smart contract chain that runs as a parachain on Polkadot. It went fully live in 2022. Developers can deploy Solidity contracts, and users can connect with MetaMask. Polkadot's relay chain secures it. GLMR is the native coin, used for fees, staking and governance votes.
- What are the best Moonbeam coins?
We do not give investment advice, so we do not name the best Moonbeam coins. The list above ranks Moonbeam tokens by market cap and updates live. Well-known examples include GLMR, WELL and STELLA. Compare market cap, trading volume, 24h change and project age, and research each project yourself.
- What is the difference between Moonbeam and Moonriver?
Moonbeam and Moonriver are sister networks built by the same team. Moonbeam runs on Polkadot and uses the GLMR coin. Moonriver runs on Kusama, Polkadot's test-focused network, and uses the MOVR coin. New features often reach Moonriver first. Both chains are compatible with Ethereum smart contracts.
- How do I buy tokens on Moonbeam?
To buy tokens on Moonbeam, add the Moonbeam network to a wallet such as MetaMask. Buy GLMR on an exchange and send it to your wallet to pay gas fees. Then swap GLMR for the token you want on a Moonbeam decentralized exchange. Check the contract address before you trade.
- What are the risks of Moonbeam tokens?
Many Moonbeam tokens are bridged from other chains, so they depend on the safety of those bridges. Some bridges used on Moonbeam have stopped working, and their tokens lost backing. Small tokens can have low liquidity and large price swings. Smart contract bugs and fake tokens are also risks.