Moonriver is a fully Ethereum-compatible blockchain environment on the Kusama network, designed as a canary network to Moonbeam. It acts as a testing ground for developers looking to deploy Ethereum-compatible applications in a real economic environment before launching on Moonbeam. Moonriver provides robust tooling and a developer-friendly environment that replicates Ethereum’s features with the added benefits of Kusama’s interoperability and scalability. The MOVR token is used for transaction fees, staking, and governance within the network.