Moonbeam (GLMR) is a blockchain platform designed to bring compatibility between different networks like Ethereum and Polkadot. It aims to provide developers with a familiar environment for building decentralized applications (dApps) while benefiting from the interoperability and scalability of Polkadot. Moonbeam was founded by PureStake in 2020. Its name is inspired by the concept of moonshots, representing ambitious goals.