Tempo Protocol
Tempo is a blockchain protocol purpose-built for global payments. Rather than being a general-purpose platform, Tempo makes deliberate technical choices optimized for payments at scale.
This section provides details on the Tempo Protocol specifications, and serves as a technical reference for protocol implementers, auditors, and core contributors building on Tempo.
Protocol Components
TIP-20 Tokens
Core token standard with native stablecoin features and policy registry integration
TIP-20 Rewards
Reward distribution system for token holders with automated yield mechanisms
TIP-403 Policies
Policy registry system for compliance, access control, and token governance
Fees
Multi-token fee payment system with AMM for stablecoin conversion
Tempo Transactions
EIP-2718 transaction type with native passkeys, batching, scheduling, and fee sponsorship
Blockspace
Block format, payment lanes, and sub-blocks for optimized throughput
Stablecoin DEX
Enshrined stablecoin DEX for stablecoin interoperability
GitHub Repository
View the full Tempo protocol source code and implementation