Tempo launches Zones, a privacy solution that supports permissioned parallel blockchain operation.

CoinFeed reported on April 17th that Tempo, a Layer 1 blockchain jointly developed by Stripe and Paradigm, has launched a privacy feature called Zones. This is a solution for running a permissioned parallel blockchain, designed for enterprise-level use cases requiring higher confidentiality, such as payroll, fund management, and payment settlement. As a parallel blockchain connected to the Tempo mainnet, Zones provide a private execution environment where internal transactions remain private, but assets and funds are fully interoperable with Tempo L1, other Zones, deposit channels, and liquidity pools. Each Zone is managed by a trusted entity such as a financial institution or infrastructure provider. Operators can view all activities within their environment and implement access controls, but do not control the underlying assets.