Bringing the Move Virtual Machine to Ethereum by making Movement an Ethereum Layer 2 scaling solution was a way to accelerate the go-to-market problem that was hindering Move’s adoption

Movement’s approach positions it as an Ethereum-aligned Layer 2, but it also competes with Move-based chains like Sui and Aptos, which operate as independent Layer 1 blockchains. MoveVM’s Ethereum integration offers broader liquidity access, setting it apart from its competitors.