Stripe and Paradigm Develop Tempo Blockchain to Expand Stablecoin Infrastructure

Stripe is in the early stages of developing a new, payments-focused Layer 1 blockchain called “Tempo,” in collaboration with Paradigm, a leading venture capital firm in the crypto space [1]. The project, currently in stealth mode, is being led by a team of five and is compatible with Ethereum’s Solidity programming language, a key factor in enabling developer adoption and interoperability [1]. The initiative was first revealed through a job posting from the Blockchain Association, a crypto advocacy group, though neither Stripe nor Paradigm has officially confirmed the project [1].

This move represents a significant expansion of Stripe’s presence in the stablecoin and blockchain infrastructure space. Over the past year, the company has made several strategic acquisitions, including Bridge—a stablecoin infrastructure provider—for $1.1 billion in October and Privy, a crypto wallet developer, in June [1]. These moves, combined with the development of Tempo, suggest a strategy to build a vertically integrated stablecoin infrastructure that spans from wallet development to transaction processing [1].

The project aligns with broader shifts in the U.S. regulatory environment. In July, President Donald Trump signed the GENIUS Act into law, which seeks to provide a federal framework for crypto innovation [1]. This legislative development may help facilitate the adoption of new blockchain-based payment systems like Tempo by offering clearer regulatory guidance [1].

Stripe CEO Patrick Collison previously testified before Congress in March, stating that stablecoin technology had reached a level of maturity to attract serious business interest [1]. While Stripe has not indicated any plans to issue a native token for Tempo—a common practice in the blockchain industry—the company appears to be positioning itself as a central player in the infrastructure layer of the stablecoin ecosystem [1]. This could potentially allow the company to offer a faster, more scalable, and cost-effective alternative to traditional cross-border payment systems [1].

If successful, Tempo could represent a major shift in how global digital payments are handled. By controlling both the application and infrastructure layers of the stablecoin stack, Stripe aims to create a self-sustaining system that competes with existing financial infrastructure like SWIFT [1]. The initiative highlights the company’s long-term vision of leveraging blockchain to redefine the digital payments landscape [1].

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[1] title1.............................(https://fortune.com/crypto/2025/08/11/stripe-blockchain-tempo-paradigm/)

[2] title2.............................(https://www.ainvest.com/news/stripe-paradigm-collaborate-blockchain-expand-stablecoin-infrastructure-2508/)