DoorDash to Pay Dashers in Stablecoins via Tempo in 40+ Countries
DoorDash will pay its delivery workers, called Dashers, and merchants using stablecoins in more than 40 countries. Stablecoins are digital currencies pegged to a fixed value, such as the US dollar. DoorDash will use the Tempo blockchain network to process these payments. Tempo is a blockchain — a shared digital ledger — built specifically for payments and stablecoin transactions.
Stripe and Paradigm built Tempo networkTempo was created by Stripe, the payments technology company, and backed by Paradigm, a cryptocurrency venture capital firm. The network opened its public mainnet — its live, operational version — in March 2026. Visa joined Tempo as an anchor validator on 14 April 2026, alongside Stripe and Zodia Custody, the digital asset arm of Standard Chartered bank. Validators are organisations that confirm and secure transactions on the network.
"Global payments is complex in terms of what the requirements are for any different country. Figuring out a way to provide solutions to the end customer that feel frictionless, while integrating with rails that are dynamic enough to handle the different requirements of different countries, is at the heart of the complexity.", 21 April 2026. — Andy Fang, Co-founder, DoorDash
Stablecoins cut settlement times and feesDoorDash chose stablecoins because they settle in seconds. Standard bank transfers for cross-border payments take longer and vary by country. Stablecoin transactions also reduce foreign currency conversion costs and fees paid to intermediary financial institutions. DoorDash selected Tempo over other stablecoin infrastructure options because of its payments focus and enterprise readiness.
DoorDash a design partner since September 2025DoorDash joined Tempo as a design partner in September 2025, when Tempo made its first public announcement. Payout speed, cross-border cost reduction, and transaction flexibility were identified as the primary use cases from the start. Other early design partners on the Tempo network include Shopify and OpenAI. DASH shares fell approximately 2% on 21 April 2026, trading at around $186. Tempo was created by Stripe, the payments technology company, and backed by Paradigm, a cryptocurrency venture capital firm. The network opened its public mainnet — its live, operational version — in March 2026. Visa joined Tempo as an anchor validator on 14 April 2026, alongside Stripe and Zodia Custody, the digital asset arm of Standard Chartered bank. Validators are organisations that confirm and secure transactions on the network.
"Global payments is complex in terms of what the requirements are for any different country. Figuring out a way to provide solutions to the end customer that feel frictionless, while integrating with rails that are dynamic enough to handle the different requirements of different countries, is at the heart of the complexity.", 21 April 2026. — Andy Fang, Co-founder, DoorDash
Stablecoins cut settlement times and feesDoorDash chose stablecoins because they settle in seconds. Standard bank transfers for cross-border payments take longer and vary by country. Stablecoin transactions also reduce foreign currency conversion costs and fees paid to intermediary financial institutions. DoorDash selected Tempo over other stablecoin infrastructure options because of its payments focus and enterprise readiness.
DoorDash a design partner since September 2025DoorDash joined Tempo as a design partner in September 2025, when Tempo made its first public announcement. Payout speed, cross-border cost reduction, and transaction flexibility were identified as the primary use cases from the start. Other early design partners on the Tempo network include Shopify and OpenAI. DASH shares fell approximately 2% on 21 April 2026, trading at around $186. "Global payments is complex in terms of what the requirements are for any different country. Figuring out a way to provide solutions to the end customer that feel frictionless, while integrating with rails that are dynamic enough to handle the different requirements of different countries, is at the heart of the complexity.", 21 April 2026. — Andy Fang, Co-founder, DoorDash
Stablecoins cut settlement times and feesDoorDash chose stablecoins because they settle in seconds. Standard bank transfers for cross-border payments take longer and vary by country. Stablecoin transactions also reduce foreign currency conversion costs and fees paid to intermediary financial institutions. DoorDash selected Tempo over other stablecoin infrastructure options because of its payments focus and enterprise readiness.
DoorDash a design partner since September 2025DoorDash joined Tempo as a design partner in September 2025, when Tempo made its first public announcement. Payout speed, cross-border cost reduction, and transaction flexibility were identified as the primary use cases from the start. Other early design partners on the Tempo network include Shopify and OpenAI. DASH shares fell approximately 2% on 21 April 2026, trading at around $186. Stablecoins cut settlement times and feesDoorDash chose stablecoins because they settle in seconds. Standard bank transfers for cross-border payments take longer and vary by country. Stablecoin transactions also reduce foreign currency conversion costs and fees paid to intermediary financial institutions. DoorDash selected Tempo over other stablecoin infrastructure options because of its payments focus and enterprise readiness.
DoorDash a design partner since September 2025DoorDash joined Tempo as a design partner in September 2025, when Tempo made its first public announcement. Payout speed, cross-border cost reduction, and transaction flexibility were identified as the primary use cases from the start. Other early design partners on the Tempo network include Shopify and OpenAI. DASH shares fell approximately 2% on 21 April 2026, trading at around $186. DoorDash chose stablecoins because they settle in seconds. Standard bank transfers for cross-border payments take longer and vary by country. Stablecoin transactions also reduce foreign currency conversion costs and fees paid to intermediary financial institutions. DoorDash selected Tempo over other stablecoin infrastructure options because of its payments focus and enterprise readiness.
DoorDash a design partner since September 2025DoorDash joined Tempo as a design partner in September 2025, when Tempo made its first public announcement. Payout speed, cross-border cost reduction, and transaction flexibility were identified as the primary use cases from the start. Other early design partners on the Tempo network include Shopify and OpenAI. DASH shares fell approximately 2% on 21 April 2026, trading at around $186. DoorDash joined Tempo as a design partner in September 2025, when Tempo made its first public announcement. Payout speed, cross-border cost reduction, and transaction flexibility were identified as the primary use cases from the start. Other early design partners on the Tempo network include Shopify and OpenAI. DASH shares fell approximately 2% on 21 April 2026, trading at around $186. Cryptocurrencies are highly volatile and involve significant risk. You may lose part or all of your investment. All information on Coinpaprika is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial or investment advice. Always conduct your own research (DYOR) and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions. Coinpaprika is not liable for any losses resulting from the use of this information.