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Tempo Node: Requirements and 1-Click Testnet Setup

Tempo is the payments-first blockchain incubated by Stripe and Paradigm. EasyNode deploys a fully synced Tempo node on the Moderato testnet for you: no 16-core server to rent, no snapshot to download, no clock to tune.

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Network

Moderato testnet (chain ID 42431). Tempo mainnet has been live since March 18, 2026.

Node type

Full node (RPC), fully synced and kept up to date by EasyNode.

Validators

Permissioned. The Tempo team adds operators on-chain; current validators include Stripe, Visa, Zodia Custody, MoneyGram and zerohash.

EasyNode plans

Tempo from $39.90/mo, or Tempo PRO on enhanced hardware from $59.90/mo.

What is Tempo?

Tempo is a layer-1 blockchain built for payments and stablecoins, incubated by Stripe and Paradigm and announced in September 2025. It is built on Reth, so it is EVM compatible: Solidity contracts, Foundry and Hardhat work as they do on Ethereum.

There is no native gas token. Fees are paid in USD stablecoins and target about a tenth of a cent per payment. Blocks finalize roughly every half second, using Simplex BFT consensus with BLS threshold signatures.

Its launch design partners include Anthropic, Deutsche Bank, DoorDash, Nubank, OpenAI, Revolut, Shopify, Standard Chartered and Visa. Stripe now presents Tempo as its default blockchain for new features.

Tempo network timeline

  • September 2025: Stripe and Paradigm announce Tempo.
  • December 2025: the public testnet launches with 4 validators run by the Tempo team.
  • March 18, 2026: Tempo mainnet goes live (chain ID 4217).
  • April to October 2026: Stripe, Visa, Zodia Custody, MoneyGram and zerohash join the validator set.
  • October 2026: node release v1.17.0 becomes mandatory, with a network upgrade on the testnet on October 29 and on mainnet on November 3.

Tempo node requirements

The official Tempo documentation lists the following hardware:

Full node (RPC)

Minimum: 16 CPU cores, 32 GB RAM, 1 TB NVMe, 1 Gbps.

Recommended: 32 cores or more, 64 GB RAM, 2 TB NVMe, 10 Gbps.

Validator

Minimum: 8 CPU cores, 16 GB RAM, 100 GB NVMe, 1 Gbps.

Recommended: 16 cores or more, 32 GB RAM, 1 TB NVMe.

Execution state must sit on local NVMe storage: network-attached volumes are not supported. Open port 30303 (TCP and UDP) for peering; ports 8545 and 8546 serve the RPC.

How to run a Tempo node yourself

  1. Install the tempo binary with the official install script, or use the Docker image published by Tempo.
  2. Download a testnet snapshot with tempo download --chain moderato.
  3. Start the node in follow mode with the HTTP RPC enabled, ideally as a systemd service.
  4. Keep the clock precise with chrony or ntpd: Tempo rejects blocks with timestamps in the future.
  5. Wait until eth_syncing returns false, then monitor peers, block height and every new release.

Run it yourself or with EasyNode

Same node, two ways to run it.

  • Manually: rent a server with at least 16 cores and 1 TB of NVMe, install the tempo CLI, download a snapshot, configure systemd and chrony, then follow every release.
  • With EasyNode: choose Tempo or Tempo PRO, pay in crypto or by card, and the node is deployed, monitored and updated for you. You manage it from your Nodefolio.
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Are there rewards for running a Tempo node?

No. Tempo does not document any reward, points program or staking for node operators. A Tempo node is useful to build and test on the network, to serve your own RPC endpoint, or to prepare for validator operations, not to earn yield.

Tempo node FAQ

Is Tempo on mainnet?

Yes, since March 18, 2026. EasyNode currently runs Tempo nodes on the Moderato testnet.

Can I become a Tempo validator?

Only with approval from the Tempo team. The validator set is permissioned, and permissionless validation is described as a future goal.

Is there a Tempo token to stake?

No native token is documented and staking is not mentioned. Fees are paid in stablecoins.

What hardware does a Tempo full node need?

At least 16 CPU cores, 32 GB RAM and 1 TB of NVMe storage, according to the official documentation.

Why does a Tempo node miss blocks?

Clock drift is the usual cause. The docs recommend chrony or ntpd rather than systemd-timesyncd.

Do I need KYC?

No. EasyNode does not ask for any identity verification. You pay in crypto or by card.

Official Tempo links

Information checked against official Tempo sources on October 31, 2026.