A self-custodial EVM crypto wallet developed by Consensys, available as a browser extension and mobile app, for holding assets, signing transactions, and connecting to dApps.

How is MetaMask used on Tempo?

It acts as an end-user self-custody wallet for managing, receiving, spending, and signing transactions on the Tempo blockchain and for accessing Tempo dApps.

What token pays for gas in MetaMask on Tempo?

Tempo has no native gas token; transaction fees are paid in USD-denominated stablecoins such as pathUSD.

What network details connect MetaMask to Tempo Mainnet?

Tempo Mainnet uses chain ID 4217, RPC URL https://rpc.tempo.xyz, and USD as the currency symbol.

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MetaMask

The most widely used self-custody EVM wallet.

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Data completeness: 50%
Confidence: 97%
Sources: 3
Last reviewed: 7 Jun 2025

The take

What to know

MetaMask is a Consensys self-custodial EVM wallet, available as a browser extension and mobile app, that serves as an end-user interface for the Tempo payments blockchain. On Tempo it handles asset management, transaction signing, and dApp access, with fees paid in USD-denominated stablecoins since Tempo has no native token.

Best for

+Self-custody of assets and signing transactions on Tempo
+Accessing Tempo dApps with a familiar EVM wallet
+Stablecoin sends and receives on Tempo

Watch out

Tempo has no native token; fees must be paid in USD-denominated stablecoins such as pathUSD, not a native gas asset.
Connecting requires Tempo Mainnet details: chain ID 4217, RPC https://rpc.tempo.xyz, and USD as the currency symbol.
As a self-custodial wallet, the user is solely responsible for securing their own keys.

The record

Key facts

Developer: Developed by and part of Consensys.· 95%
Tempo connection details: Tempo Mainnet uses chain ID 4217, RPC https://rpc.tempo.xyz, and USD as the currency symbol.· 98%
Fees on Tempo: Tempo has no native gas token; transaction fees in MetaMask are paid in USD-denominated stablecoins such as pathUSD.· 98%

The timeline

History

2026-04
Tempo available in MetaMask
MetaMask added support for the Tempo blockchain, letting users store, manage, receive, and spend on Tempo without leaving the wallet.

Questions

FAQ

What is MetaMask?: A self-custodial EVM crypto wallet developed by Consensys, available as a browser extension and mobile app, for holding assets, signing transactions, and connecting to dApps.
How is MetaMask used on Tempo?: It acts as an end-user self-custody wallet for managing, receiving, spending, and signing transactions on the Tempo blockchain and for accessing Tempo dApps.
What token pays for gas in MetaMask on Tempo?: Tempo has no native gas token; transaction fees are paid in USD-denominated stablecoins such as pathUSD.
What network details connect MetaMask to Tempo Mainnet?: Tempo Mainnet uses chain ID 4217, RPC URL https://rpc.tempo.xyz, and USD as the currency symbol.

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Connected entities

Tempo

Core

The payments-first Layer 1 blockchain, incubated by Stripe and Paradigm.

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Quick facts

Type: infrastructure
Category: wallets-custody
Status: active

wallet self-custody evm

Data quality

50%

Complete

97%

Confidence

Sources

Known gaps

·Headquarters location (Fort Worth, Texas; San Francisco, California) — only one analyst.
·Founding date July 2016 — only one analyst.
·Founders Aaron Davis and Dan Finlay — only one analyst.
·MetaMask product milestones (2020 mobile, 2023 Snaps, 2024 Mastercard/Baanx card pilot) — only one analyst, uncorroborated.
·Moderato Testnet chain ID 42431 — only one analyst.
·Full Tempo fee-token list beyond pathUSD (USDC.e, USDT0) — only one analyst.
·'Gas-included' transaction mechanism specifics — only one analyst.
·WebSocket endpoint wss://rpc.tempo.xyz and explorer https://explore.tempo.xyz — only one analyst.

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