# LayerZero

*Omnichain messaging; rolling out TIP-20 support.*

Cross-chain messaging protocol enabling omnichain tokens and apps; adding TIP-20 support for Tempo.

## At a glance

- **Type:** infrastructure
- **Category:** bridges
- **Status:** active
- **Website:** https://layerzero.network

## Key facts

- **Category:** Omnichain interoperability protocol — cross-chain messaging and token-movement infrastructure connecting blockchains. _(confidence 95%)_
- **Role on Tempo:** Provides cross-chain messaging and OFT-based token movement so Tempo (TIP-20/payment) assets and applications can connect to other LayerZero-supported chains. _(confidence 88%)_
- **TIP-20 support:** Supports Tempo's TIP-20 token standard and is named among Tempo's TIP-20 infrastructure partners. _(confidence 90%)_
- **OFT standard:** Uses the Omnichain Fungible Token (OFT) standard, letting one fungible token exist across many chains while preserving a single global supply. _(confidence 95%)_
- **Status:** Live on Tempo Mainnet via the LayerZero V2 Endpoint deployment. _(confidence 85%)_

## Related entities

- [Tempo](https://tempo.dataos.so/entity/tempo) — integrates

## Sources

1. [https://docs.layerzero.network/v2/concepts/getting-started/what-is-layerzero](https://docs.layerzero.network/v2/concepts/getting-started/what-is-layerzero)
2. [https://www.cryptowisser.com/news/layerzero-goes-live-on-tempo/](https://www.cryptowisser.com/news/layerzero-goes-live-on-tempo/)
3. [https://tempo.xyz/blog/tip20](https://tempo.xyz/blog/tip20)
4. [https://docs.layerzero.network/v2/concepts/technical-reference/oft-reference](https://docs.layerzero.network/v2/concepts/technical-reference/oft-reference)
5. [https://docs.layerzero.network/v2/deployments/chains/tempo](https://docs.layerzero.network/v2/deployments/chains/tempo)

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Last reviewed: 7 Jun 2025  
Canonical: https://tempo.dataos.so/entity/layerzero  
Source: tempowiki (https://tempo.dataos.so) — an independent, sourced reference for the Tempo ecosystem. Not affiliated with Tempo, Stripe, or Paradigm.