# Movement Network: From Practical Use to Mainnet

*Unlocking Real-World Applications: The $MOVE Token's Role in Everyday Payments and Mainnet Launch*

By [MOVE](https://paragraph.com/@movementnetwork.base.eth) · 2026-04-29

#web3, #crypto, #defi, #layer1, #move

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**1\. Expanding Real-world Utility**  
  
The biggest step forward for Movement Network is to integrate the $MOVE token beyond ordinary transactions into everyday payments.  
  
**Pudgy Penguins Visa Card Partnership**: The popular NFT project Pudgy Penguins has partnered with KAST to launch a Visa Debit Card. This innovative card can be used at over 150 million merchants worldwide, and notably, users will earn up to 4% cashback in $MOVE tokens based on their spending.  
  
**Financial Services and Stablecoin Ecosystem**: Movement Network has partnered with Avant Protocol to introduce interest-bearing Stablecoins, such as savUSD, into the network. This establishes a secure infrastructure for Neobanks (digital banks) and fintech companies, truly making $MOVE a usable financial ecosystem.

  

**2\. Mainnet Genesis: Full Network Launch**

Mainnet Genesis marks the birth of the network, transitioning from the Testnet to the Live phase. In April 2026, Movement Network is poised to finalize its Public Mainnet launch.

**Phased Launch:** The mainnet is being developed in three phases -

**Genesis Phase:** The network is launched by selected Node Operators.

**Liquid Staking:** Deposit Contracts will be placed on the Ethereum Mainnet, allowing users to stake $MOVE to ensure network security.

**Full Validation & Slashing:** The network will fully decentralize by welcoming multiple validators.

**Transition to L1 Sovereign Blockchain:** Originally intended as Ethereum’s Layer 2, the move to a self-governing Layer 1 (L1) will significantly enhance the network, achieving speeds of up to 145,000 TPS (transactions per second).

  

**Conclusion**

While the Movement Network’s Mainnet Genesis is eagerly anticipated by tech enthusiasts, practical applications like the Pudgy Penguins Visa Card are making $MOVE more accessible to the public. Together, these developments position $MOVE as a formidable presence in the market.

**Disclaimer:** This article is for informational purposes only and is not investment advice. The crypto market carries inherent risks, so please conduct your own research before making decisions.

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*Originally published on [MOVE](https://paragraph.com/@movementnetwork.base.eth/movement-network-from-practical-use-to-mainnet)*