Moons are ERC-20 Tokens given as rewards for an individuals contributions to r/CryptoCurrency either via posts or comments etc. They can be freely transferred, tipped and spent in r/CryptoCurrency. Moons are distributed monthly using Reddit Karma as a basis for contributions. Moons can be traded freely and used for any number of purposes within the community. At this time, they can be used to display reputation within the subreddit, unlock exclusive features like badges and GIFs in comments with a Special Membership, and add weight to votes in polls.
Hive Coin is a cryptocurrency, with the new blockchain technology and smart contracts, companies no longer need centralized intermediaries for transactions or financing. The blockchain grants absolute transparency, integrity and immutability of the data stored in the system. Hive coins are used to make demands on factoring companies, who can then compensate them. This process uses the blockchain, which offers a high level of security for all transactions. All seller and borrower data is cryptographically secured in this system.