Vol. 1 · 7 Jun 2026
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Squid

Cross-chain swaps and liquidity routing.

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Data completeness
83%
Confidence
96%
Sources
4
Last reviewed
7 Jun 2025
The take

What to know

Squid is a cross-chain liquidity routing protocol that connects over 100 blockchains to the Tempo ecosystem. It serves as primary interoperability infrastructure for bridging and swapping assets directly into pathUSD, supporting agentic payment flows and Tempo's stablecoin-based fee architecture.

Best for

  • +Bridging and swapping assets from external networks into Tempo's pathUSD
  • +Enabling cross-chain funding for AI or agentic payment flows
  • +Integrating cross-chain liquidity natively via API, SDK, or Widget

Watch out

  • Underlying bridge dependencies vary per transaction due to multi-protocol routing
  • Integration requires proper configuration to utilize Tempo's stablecoin fee model

The record

Key facts

Role on Tempo
Squid operates as a cross-chain liquidity and routing layer, enabling single-transaction swaps from external networks into pathUSD on Tempo.· 98%
Network Coverage
The protocol supports cross-chain routing across more than 100 blockchains, including EVM-compatible chains, Solana, and Cosmos.· 98%
Developer Tooling
Squid provides integration paths for developers via APIs, embeddable widgets, and the @0xsquid/sdk package.· 98%
Agentic Payments
Squid provides adapter infrastructure to support autonomous, agent-driven cross-chain payments flowing into and out of the Tempo network.· 90%
Routing Architecture
The protocol utilizes a multi-protocol routing approach, selecting appropriate underlying bridge or messaging layers based on the specific transaction route.· 95%

The timeline

History

  • 2026-03

    Tempo Mainnet Support

    Squid integrated with Tempo at its mainnet launch, providing bridge and swap access into pathUSD from over 100 supported chains.


Questions

FAQ

What is Squid's primary function on Tempo?
Squid acts as interoperability infrastructure, allowing users and developers to route liquidity from over 100 different blockchains directly into pathUSD on the Tempo network.
Does Squid support Tempo's gas fee structure?
Yes, Squid supports Tempo's stablecoin-based fee model, allowing users to execute cross-chain transactions without needing a separate, native gas token.
How can developers integrate Squid?
Developers can integrate Squid's cross-chain routing capabilities into decentralized applications via its API, embeddable widget, or the official @0xsquid/sdk.