Stripe and Tempo jointly launched the mainnet of their payment public chain, supporting AI-powered automated payment protocols.

Tempo, a payment blockchain jointly developed by Stripe and crypto investment firm Paradigm, announced its mainnet launch, officially transitioning its stablecoin payment system from the testing phase to practical application. Tempo focuses on high-throughput, low-cost transactions, aiming to make stablecoin payments experience similar to bank cards or bank transfers, while offering faster speeds and 24/7 availability. Since its public beta launch last December, institutions such as Mastercard, UBS, Klarna, and Visa have participated in testing scenarios including cross-border transfers and bulk payments. The launch also introduced the Machine Payments Protocol, allowing AI agents to automatically complete payments without human intervention. This protocol can be used for on-demand settlement of services such as data and computing power, promoting the development of "Agentic Finance." Tempo also targets traditional scenarios such as cross-border remittances and large-scale payroll payments, attempting to reduce intermediary costs and improve efficiency through blockchain and stablecoins. (CoinDesk)