Machine Payments Protocol

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Last mentioned: Mar 20, 2026

Timeline

  1. Mainnet Launch

    Tempo officially goes live with its payments-first blockchain network.

  2. Ecosystem Expansion

    Visa launches competing tools; Elliptic announces compliance integration with Tempo.

  3. Protocol Unveiling

    Tempo announces the Machine Payments Protocol (MPP) and initial network details.

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Stripe-Backed Tempo Launches AI Payments Protocol and Dedicated Blockchain

Tempo, a startup backed by Stripe and Paradigm, has launched the Machine Payments Protocol (MPP) and its own blockchain to facilitate autonomous transactions between AI agents. The launch marks a major step toward a machine-to-machine economy, supported by integrations with compliance firm Elliptic.

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