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Simplex BFT vs TIP-20
Simplex BFT and TIP-20 both operate in the Protocol & Core part of the Tempo ecosystem. Simplex BFT — Tempo's Byzantine fault-tolerant consensus, implemented by Commonware.. TIP-20 — Tempo's payment-oriented token standard, an ERC-20 superset for stablecoins..
Simplex BFTmainnet
Tempo's Byzantine fault-tolerant consensus, implemented by Commonware.
- Implemented by
- Commonware
- Block time
- ~600ms, VRF leader election, deterministic finality
- Liveness
- Halts if >1/3 validators unavailable (safety over liveness)
TIP-20Core
Tempo's payment-oriented token standard, an ERC-20 superset for stablecoins.
- Extends
- ERC-20, with memos, rewards, roles, currency IDs, TIP-403 hooks
- Fee role
- Only TIP-20 tokens can pay fees; USD-denominated + Fee AMM liquidity required
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How they compare
| Field | Simplex BFT | TIP-20 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | protocol component | protocol component |
| Category | Protocol & Core | Protocol & Core |
| Status | mainnet | mainnet |
| Chains | Tempo | Tempo |
| Website | — | — |
| Docs | — | Yes |
| GitHub | — | — |
| Confidence | 85% | 85% |
| Sources | 1 | 1 |
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Answers
Simplex BFT vs TIP-20: questions
- What is the difference between Simplex BFT and TIP-20 on Tempo?
- Simplex BFT is Tempo's Byzantine fault-tolerant consensus, implemented by Commonware.. TIP-20 is Tempo's payment-oriented token standard, an ERC-20 superset for stablecoins.. Both sit in the Protocol & Core part of the Tempo ecosystem.
- Is Simplex BFT or TIP-20 live on Tempo?
- Both are live on Tempo mainnet. Simplex BFT is mainnet and TIP-20 is mainnet.
- Should I choose Simplex BFT or TIP-20?
- It depends on your use case — both serve the Protocol & Core role on Tempo. Compare them on type, status, chains, integrations and source-backed confidence (Simplex BFT: 85%, TIP-20: 85%), then read each full profile before deciding.