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Two key terms that will come up frequently in this guide are XCM and GMP. [XCM](https://docs.moonbeam.network/builders/interoperability/xcm/){target=\_blank} refers to cross-consensus messaging, and it's Polkadot's native interoperability language that facilitates communication between Polkadot blockchains. You can read more about the [standardized XCM message format](https://wiki.polkadot.network/docs/learn-xcm){target=\_blank} and [How to Get Started Building with XCM](https://docs.moonbeam.network/builders/interoperability/xcm/){target=\_blank}.

[GMP](https://moonbeam.network/blog/what-is-gmp/){target=\_blank}, or general message passing, refers to the sending and receiving of messages within decentralized blockchain networks. While XCM *is a* type of general message passing, GMP is used colloquially to refer to cross-chain communication between Moonbeam and blockchains outside of Polkadot. Similarly, in this guide, XCM refers to cross-chain messaging within Polkadot, and GMP refers to cross-chain messaging between Moonbeam and other ecosystems outside of Polkadot.
[GMP](https://moonbeam.network/blog/what-is-gmp/){target=\_blank}, or general message passing, refers to the sending and receiving of messages within decentralized blockchain networks. While XCM is a type of general message passing, GMP colloquially refers to cross-chain communication between Moonbeam and blockchains outside of Polkadot. Similarly, in this guide, XCM refers to cross-chain messaging within Polkadot, and GMP refers to cross-chain messaging between Moonbeam and other ecosystems outside of Polkadot.

## Quick Reference {: #quick-reference }

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