Tempo debuts mainnet infrastructure for real-world payments at internet scale. Developed by Stripe and Paradigm, the network delivers instant settlement and predictable low fees.
The new Machine Payments Protocol enables autonomous software to request and settle payments automatically. This removes the need for custom billing systems across platforms.
Session-based payments allow funds to be streamed in real time. This facilitates high-frequency micro-transactions essential for agent-driven commerce.
Over 100 services integrate into the payments directory. Major partners supporting the infrastructure include Visa, Mastercard, OpenAI, and Shopify.