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Moonriver (MOVR) is a smart contract parachain built on the Kusama network, designed as an Ethereum-compatible environment for decentralized application development. It delivers a full implementation of the Ethereum Virtual Machine along with Web3-compatible APIs and cross-chain bridges, allowing developers to deploy existing Solidity and Vyper smart contracts with minimal modification. Functioning as a canary network for Moonbeam, its counterpart on Polkadot, Moonriver serves as a testing ground where new code is deployed and verified under real economic conditions before being promoted to Moonbeam. This structure allows projects to operate in a live environment while contributing to the broader Moonbeam ecosystem. The native MOVR token is used for transaction fees, smart contract execution, and network security through staking, where holders can participate in block production and governance. Classified as a Layer 1 smart contract platform, Moonriver sits within the Moonriver Ecosystem, the Meter Ecosystem, and the portfolio previously associated with Binance Labs, now operating under YZi Labs.