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2022, A Year in Review

The clock has struck midnight, and we are officially in 2023! In light of a new chapter, it is time to look back on 2022 and the journey that has taken us this far.

Moonbeam and Moonriver had a landmark year: not only did Moonbeam complete its launch on Polkadot in 2022, but Moonriver secured a second spot on Kusama. In addition, cross-chain connected contracts began to earn buzz through the ecosystems, and new community initiatives came to the surface. Let’s take a look at what Moonbeam achieved together in the last 12 months.

2022 By Numbers

Total Ecosystem Projects

Moonbeam Total Transactions

Moonbeam Total Address Count

303

23,354,975

1,568,957

Source: Downtown MoonbeamGo to page https://www.dtmb.xyz/moonbeamWeb3Go Moonbeam DashboardGo to page https://mb.web3go.xyz/public/dashboard/9e20a9d3-7874-4fcf-bb5b-ae9ba4eb03ee

3, 2, 1, Launch

Moonbeam started 2022 off with a bang by completing its launch process, going live on PolkadotGo to page https://moonbeam.network/announcements/moonbeam-live-on-polkadot/ on January 11! Since launching, Moonbeam has seen a remarkable influx of deployments and activity in the Moonbeam ecosystem with new NFT, DeFi, API projects, and so much more. Additionally, Moonriver took its second trip around the sun, securing a spot for the second year on a Kusama parachain.Go to page https://moonbeam.foundation/news/moonriver-new-kusama-parachain-slot/

Connected Contracts

This year, developers started leveraging the cross-chain features of Moonbeam and Moonriver to build cross-chain connected applications that allow end users to couple any token with functionalities located on any blockchain, all from one application experience. These connected contractsGo to page https://moonbeam.network/builders/connected-contracts/ represent a big shift in usability across the Polkadot ecosystem and Web3 world. Here is all the progress Moonbeam made in 2022.

Cross-Chain Blogs and Announcements:

Note: The information presented in this newsletter, including project names, logos, and links to external web pages, is made available solely for general information purposes and is by no means an endorsement of the project, the content of its web pages, or the team.

Community

As the networks continue to become more decentralized, Moonbeam and Moonriver look towards the community to determine the future of the networks. It is because of this that Moonbeam and Moonriver curated a variety of different initiatives to celebrate community input.

Moonbuilders

This year, Moonbeam and Moonriver implemented a variety of technological updates and new programs designed to bolster the security of the network and to help developers deploy new projects into the ecosystem.

New Programs For Developers:

Ecosystem

In 2022 the Moonbeam and Moonriver ecosystemsGo to page https://moonbeam.network/community/projects/ sprung to life with over 300 projects collaboratingGo to page https://www.dtmb.xyz/explore in the ecosystem. From new NFTs, DeFi, dev tools, and more, the Moonbeam ecosystem has continued to ignite with new activity. Downtown MoonbeamGo to page https://www.dtmb.xyz/ has an open, inclusive list of all of the projects living within the Moonbeam ecosystem, including the top projects within DeFi, NFT, and gaming categories. Browse All Dapps on Moonbeam and Moonriver.Go to page https://www.dtmb.xyz/explore

Ambassador of the Year

Let’s celebrate the outstanding contributions and talent of our ambassador community.

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“I first joined Moonbeam in 2021, before it was even a parachain. As a crypto enthusiast, I began to share the same beliefs and vision as Moonbeam, to build a multi-chain future that focuses on trust and decentralization. I must say that I have been fortunate to be able to help with questions about the crowdloan, and host interviews with amazing founders; I’ve had the whole “Moonbeam” experience, and I have learned A LOT. For people who are looking to join the Moonbeam community, I would recommend: sharing the same vision (the multi-chain future is not about beating other chains but working together towards a common future), don’t be afraid to get to know your colleagues (every ambassador I know is extraordinary) and finally, dive into the world of Moonbeam, there is so much going on, and so many things to learn.”

Join the Moonbeam Ambassador program and build the multi-chain future with us!
→ Apply to be an ambassador!Go to page https://moonbeam.network/community/

Moonbeam Events

Moonbeam’s focus on the ecosystem and community in 2022 gave way to a variety of impactful events, talks, and tutorials. The Moonbeam Illuminate/22 Virtual Conference took place for the second year in a row to celebrate thought leaders and developers looking to create a multi-chain future. Additionally, Moonbeam hosted the Connected Contracts Hackathon, Polkadot Decoded NYC conference and, so much more. Take a look at Moonbeam’s most talked about events and talks.

Top Talks of 2022:

Top Workshops and Tutorials of 2022:

Upcoming Events in 2023:

Here’s where you’ll find us speaking and demonstrating Moonbeam.

Thank You

In a world where the blockchain industry is constantly changing and evolving, there is one consistency amongst the chaos; it’s you, it’s the people, it’s the community. Moonbeam would not have been where it is today without the astounding support and love from its community, and for that, we would like to say thank you. Thank you all for believing in Moonbeam, and the multi-chain future.