Tempo, the layer-1 blockchain backed by payments giant Stripe, launched its mainnet with a clear focus on AI agent payments.

Tempo, the payments blockchain backed by Stripe, has launched its mainnet and introduced an open standard for machine payments.

Tempo, incubated by Stripe and the venture firm Paradigm, raised $500 million at a $5 billion valuation in 2025.

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