# Tempo Network

Type: Technology

Source: AI Intelligence Brief — https://getaibrief.com/entity/tempo-network
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## Timeline

- **2026-03-20**: Blockchain Launch — The Tempo Network blockchain goes live, providing the settlement layer for MPP transactions.
- **2026-03-18**: MPP Release — Tempo officially unveils the Machine Payments Protocol for developer testing.
- **2025-10**: Bridge Acquisition — Stripe acquires stablecoin platform Bridge, signaling a deeper commitment to crypto infrastructure.
- **2025-Q3**: Seed Funding — Tempo secures initial backing from Paradigm and Stripe to develop AI-native payment rails.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### Stripe-Backed Tempo Launches AI Payments Protocol and Dedicated Blockchain
2026-03-20 01:51:34 · Sentiment: Positive · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

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.
Full story: https://getaibrief.com/story/stripe-tempo-ai-payments-protocol-launch

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