# Movement Labs

> Move anywhere with Movement Labs.

Movement Labs builds Move-based blockchain infrastructure that bridges the security of the Move programming language with Ethereum's ecosystem and liquidity.

Movement creates a network for developers to build applications using the Move programming language. By connecting with Ethereum, projects gain both security and performance benefits. Movement's platform supports a variety of applications including DeFi, gaming, and NFTs, with tools that make building safer and faster for developers of all experience levels.

- Type: Company
- Sector: Infrastructure
- Status: Active
- Founded: 2023-01-01
- Profile: https://thegrid.id/profiles/Movement_Labs

## Products

- [Movement Network](https://thegrid.id/profiles/Movement_Labs): Movement Network is a modular layer-2 blockchain settling to Ethereum, using Move Virtual Machine to enhance security and transaction speed. The platform supports both MoveVM and EVM bytecode execution, providing compatibility with existing Ethereum applications while enabling developers to leverage advanced Move language features with Fast Finality Settlement for rapid transaction confirmations. (L2, Live, Main Product)
- [Move Collective](https://thegrid.id/profiles/Movement_Labs): An accelerator program for Move-based blockchain projects that provides funding opportunities, expert mentorship, networking, and development resources. The program supports projects across various sectors including DeFi, gaming, and NFTs, aimed at expanding the Movement ecosystem with the security benefits of the Move language. (Venture Fund, Live)
- [Movement Bridge](https://thegrid.id/profiles/Movement_Labs): Movement Bridge provides secure asset transfers between Ethereum and Movement Network using LayerZero protocol with built-in security delays and rate limiting mechanisms. (Bridge, Live)
- [Movement SDK](https://thegrid.id/profiles/Movement_Labs): Movement SDK offers modular framework tools for building and deploying Move-based infrastructure and applications, enabling developers to create custom blockchains and rollups with Move security guarantees. (Developer Tooling, Live)

## Assets

- [Movement (MOVE)](https://thegrid.id/profiles/Movement_Labs): MOVE is the native token of Movement Network, a layer-2 blockchain settling to Ethereum. It is used to pay transaction fees and to stake with validators for network security using proof of stake. MOVE also serves as the economic backbone of the network's MoveVM execution environment, giving holders a direct stake in a chain that runs both Move and EVM smart contracts. (Native)

## Links

- [Main](https://www.movementnetwork.xyz)
- [Blog](https://blog.movementlabs.xyz)
- [Documentation](https://docs.movementnetwork.xyz)
- [Whitepaper](https://www.movementnetwork.xyz/whitepaper/movement-whitepaper_en.pdf)
- [Twitter / X](https://x.com/movement_xyz)
- [Discord](https://discord.com/invite/movementlabsxyz)
- [Telegram](https://t.me/movementlabsxyz)
- [Telegram](https://t.me/MovementKRAnn)
- [Telegram](https://t.me/MovementKRChat)
- [Twitter / X](https://x.com/MVMT_CN)
- [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@movementlabsxyz)
- [GitHub](https://github.com/movementlabsxyz)

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