Machine Payment Protocol (MPP)

Product

Last mentioned: Mar 20, 2026

Timeline

Mar 18, 2026
Official Launch

Tempo publicly releases the MPP and launches its mainnet blockchain.
November 2025
Private Beta

Select AI labs begin testing MPP for automated resource procurement.
May 2025
Series A Funding

Stripe and Paradigm lead a significant funding round to accelerate blockchain development.
Q3 2024
Stealth Development

Tempo begins building the Machine Payment Protocol with initial seed funding.

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Tempo Launches AI-Native Blockchain to Power the Machine-to-Machine Economy

Tempo, a fintech startup backed by Stripe and Paradigm, has unveiled its Machine Payment Protocol (MPP) and a dedicated blockchain designed for autonomous AI transactions. The infrastructure enables AI agents to hold wallets and settle payments for compute and data without human intervention.

Mar 20, 2026 2 sources