Tempo Chain, a blockchain developed by Commonware, has launched to address the unique payment needs of the AI agent economy. Utilizing the Simplex BFT pipeline consensus, Tempo achieves sub-second finality and prioritizes payments with dedicated block space and a native stablecoin gas mechanism. The Machine Payments Protocol (MPP), co-designed with Stripe, enables autonomous AI agents to perform human-free payments, offering a standardized approach akin to OAuth for payments. Tempo's architecture is optimized for payment scenarios, featuring parallel transaction execution and a native design for stablecoins. The blockchain supports high-frequency micropayments with fees as low as $0.001 per transaction, making it viable for scenarios like cross-border payments and 24/7 settlement of tokenized deposits. As AI agents increasingly handle complex tasks, Tempo's infrastructure allows for autonomous payments without manual approval, positioning it as a key player in the evolving payment-specific blockchain sector.