Last mentioned: Mar 20, 2026
Mainnet Launch
Tempo officially goes live with its payments-first blockchain network.
Blockchain Launch
The Tempo Network blockchain goes live, providing the settlement layer for MPP transactions.
Ecosystem Expansion
Visa launches competing tools; Elliptic announces compliance integration with Tempo.
Protocol Unveiling
Tempo announces the Machine Payments Protocol (MPP) and initial network details.
MPP Release
Tempo officially unveils the Machine Payments Protocol for developer testing.
Bridge Acquisition
Stripe acquires stablecoin platform Bridge, signaling a deeper commitment to crypto infrastructure.
Seed Funding
Tempo secures initial backing from Paradigm and Stripe to develop AI-native payment rails.
Tempo, a crypto startup backed by Stripe and Paradigm, has officially launched its Machine Payments Protocol (MPP) and the Tempo Network blockchain. The infrastructure is designed to enable autonomous AI agents to conduct seamless, low-latency financial transactions without human intervention.
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.