# tempowiki

> tempowiki is the neutral, sourced, always-current reference for the Tempo payments blockchain ecosystem: protocol, stablecoins, partners, validators, infrastructure, data, and jobs — cross-linked and cited.

tempowiki is an independent, sourced, neutral reference for the Tempo payments blockchain (https://tempo.xyz). Tempo is a payments-first, EVM-compatible Layer 1 incubated by Stripe and Paradigm; mainnet launched 18 March 2026. It has no native token — gas is paid in USD-denominated TIP-20 stablecoins. tempowiki tracks 149+ entities across protocol, stablecoins, payments, infrastructure, and validators, each with sources and a confidence level.

## Start here
- [Ecosystem directory](https://tempo.dataos.so/ecosystem): every tracked entity, faceted by type and category.
- [Ecosystem map](https://tempo.dataos.so/map): the relationship graph between projects.
- [Data](https://tempo.dataos.so/data): the ecosystem in numbers — composition, throughput, validators.
- [Validators](https://tempo.dataos.so/validators): the permissioned validator set with transparency notes.
- [Learn](https://tempo.dataos.so/learn): sourced explainers — stablecoin gas, TIP-20, MPP, consensus.
- [Developers](https://tempo.dataos.so/developers): connect to Tempo (chain ID 4217), SDKs, the read API.
- [Methodology](https://tempo.dataos.so/methodology): how facts are sourced and confidence-scored.

## Core entities
- [Tempo](https://tempo.dataos.so/entity/tempo): The payments-first Layer 1 blockchain, incubated by Stripe and Paradigm.
- [Stripe](https://tempo.dataos.so/entity/stripe): Co-incubator of Tempo, co-author of MPP, and an anchor validator.
- [Machine Payments Protocol (MPP)](https://tempo.dataos.so/entity/machine-payments-protocol): An open standard for machine and AI-agent payments, co-authored by Stripe and Tempo.
- [TIP-20](https://tempo.dataos.so/entity/tip-20): Tempo's payment-oriented token standard, an ERC-20 superset for stablecoins.
- [Morpho](https://tempo.dataos.so/entity/morpho): Lending and borrowing protocol; the DeFi layer arrives on Tempo.

## Categories
- [Protocol & Core](https://tempo.dataos.so/category/protocol-core): The Tempo chain itself and its enshrined components: token standard, consensus, DEX, payment lanes, zones, and the Machine Payments Protocol.
- [Stablecoins & Tokens](https://tempo.dataos.so/category/stablecoins): Stablecoins and payment tokens issued on or bridged to Tempo. Fees are paid in USD-denominated TIP-20 stablecoins.
- [DeFi](https://tempo.dataos.so/category/defi): Lending, liquidity, and yield protocols building on Tempo.
- [Payments & Fintech](https://tempo.dataos.so/category/payments-apps): Payment apps, payroll, remittances, and treasury products using Tempo as a settlement rail.
- [On & Off Ramps](https://tempo.dataos.so/category/onramps): Fiat on-ramps and off-ramps connecting bank rails to Tempo stablecoins.
- [Wallets & Custody](https://tempo.dataos.so/category/wallets-custody): Self-custody wallets, MPC, institutional custody, and wallet-as-a-service for Tempo.
- [RPC & Node Infrastructure](https://tempo.dataos.so/category/rpc-nodes): Production-grade RPC endpoints, archival access, and node infrastructure for Tempo.
- [Explorers & Verification](https://tempo.dataos.so/category/explorers): Block explorers and contract verification for Tempo.
- [Indexers & Data](https://tempo.dataos.so/category/indexers-data): Indexers, analytics, and data providers covering Tempo on-chain activity.
- [Bridges & Interop](https://tempo.dataos.so/category/bridges): Cross-chain bridges and interoperability routing into and out of Tempo.
- [Oracles](https://tempo.dataos.so/category/oracles): Price feeds and data oracles securing DeFi and payment flows on Tempo.
- [Developer Tools](https://tempo.dataos.so/category/developer-tools): SDKs, frameworks, and tooling for building on Tempo.
- [Compliance & Risk](https://tempo.dataos.so/category/compliance-risk): KYT, sanctions screening, fraud, and risk management for Tempo applications.
- [Companies & Partners](https://tempo.dataos.so/category/companies-partners): Enterprises, banks, and fintechs partnering with, integrating, or designing on Tempo.
- [People](https://tempo.dataos.so/category/people): Founders, engineers, and contributors shaping Tempo.
- [Investors](https://tempo.dataos.so/category/investors): Venture firms and strategic backers of Tempo.
- [Validators](https://tempo.dataos.so/category/validators): The permissioned validator set securing Tempo, with L2Beat-style transparency.

## Data
- [JSON API](https://tempo.dataos.so/api/v1): read-only, no key, CORS-open.

## Notes
- tempowiki is not affiliated with Tempo, Stripe, or Paradigm. Trademarks belong to their owners.
- There is no Tempo native token or airdrop; any claim otherwise is incorrect.