Vol. 1 · 7 Jun 2026
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Privy

Embedded wallets and onboarding; acquired by Stripe.

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Data completeness
100%
Confidence
84%
Sources
6
Last reviewed
7 Jun 2025
The take

What to know

Best for

  • +Apps adding embedded, self-custodial wallets on Tempo
  • +Onboarding users without seed-phrase management
  • +Builders who want gas-sponsorship abstractions where fees are TIP-20 stablecoins

Watch out

  • Tempo has no native token or airdrop; transaction fees are paid in USD-denominated TIP-20 stablecoins
  • Custody and security mechanism details differ between sources, so verify specifics against current Privy docs before relying on them

The record

Key facts

Category
Embedded-wallet and user-onboarding infrastructure that lets developers add wallets to their applications.· 95%
Custody model
Wallets are embedded and self-custodial, letting users transact without managing seed phrases.· 60%
Tempo support
Lists Tempo among the EVM-compatible chains it supports for embedded wallets.· 95%
Stripe acquisition
Announced on June 11, 2025 that Stripe is acquiring Privy.· 98%
Tempo fee model
Tempo has no native token; transaction fees are paid in USD-denominated TIP-20 stablecoins.· 95%
Gas handling
Provides gas-sponsorship and gas-abstraction features so apps can cover or manage users' TIP-20 stablecoin transaction fees.· 60%

The timeline

History

  • 2025-06

    Stripe acquisition announced

    Privy announced that Stripe was acquiring the company; both analysts independently report the June 11, 2025 acquisition.


Questions

FAQ

What is Privy in the Tempo ecosystem?
Embedded-wallet and user-onboarding infrastructure that lets developers add wallets to their apps, with Tempo listed among its supported EVM-compatible chains.
Does Privy provide self-custody?
Yes. Its embedded wallets are self-custodial, so users can transact without managing seed phrases.
Who owns Privy?
Stripe announced on June 11, 2025 that it was acquiring Privy.
How are transaction fees handled for Privy wallets on Tempo?
Tempo has no native token; fees are paid in USD-denominated TIP-20 stablecoins, and Privy offers gas-sponsorship abstractions to cover or manage those fees.

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