Aave proposes deploying V4 on Tempo, a stablecoin-focused layer 1 backed by Stripe and Paradigm.
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Aave has put forward a proposal to integrate its V4 lending protocol onto Tempo, a blockchain platform designed to prioritize stablecoin payments at institutional scale. Tempo is a Layer 1 network developed by Stripe and Paradigm, featuring EVM compatibility and validators including Visa and Standard Chartered. The network supports throughput exceeding 100,000 transactions per second, block finality around 600 milliseconds, and transaction costs below one-tenth of a cent.
Tempo's architecture diverges from general-purpose blockchains by treating payments as its primary use case rather than a secondary function. The network enables users to pay for transactions directly in stablecoins such as USDC or USDT, eliminating the need to acquire a separate volatile native token—a structural choice aimed at reducing friction for institutional participants unfamiliar with crypto infrastructure. Built-in compliance controls and private transaction zones support enterprise requirements for confidential settlement while maintaining connection to public infrastructure.
The proposal's status—whether it has passed governance review, entered a voting phase, or remains under discussion—has not been specified in available reports. Details on timeline, implementation scope, or specific terms of the Aave deployment on Tempo remain unclear.