Moonbeam is the platform that operates as a Polkadot parachain. Glimmer is the native digital asset of the Moonbeam ecosystem, used to pay transaction fees and for governance purposes. In addition, Glimmer or GLMR also works as the utility token within the Moonriver ecosystem running on the Kusama network. GLMR not only lets users gain access to essential functions within the Moonbeam and Moonriver networks but also gives its holders voting rights on proposals for updating the ecosystems. On the other hand, Moonbeam is a project that supports EVM compatibility and boasts an interoperable architecture on the Polkadot network. It lets developers operate Ethereum-based dApps on the Polkadot ecosystem with minimal fuss and hassle.