Pay-per-call static map image generation via Google Maps, settled on Tempo L2.
What it does
This MPP (Micropayment Protocol) endpoint wraps Google Maps Static API functionality behind a per-call crypto payment wall. Each request generates a static map image — the kind used for embedding map snapshots in pages, reports, or agent workflows — and charges a micropayment settled in pathUSD on the Tempo L2 chain (chainId 4217).
The endpoint is live and returns a standard MPP 402 challenge on unauthenticated requests. Payment is handled via the "tempo" method with "charge" intent, meaning each call is a one-shot payment. The price is 2000 base units of pathUSD (6 decimals), which equals $0.002 per request. The provider covers gas fees (feePayer: true), so callers only pay the stated amount.
This endpoint is part of a broader Google Maps proxy suite hosted at googlemaps.mpp.tempo.xyz that also offers geocoding, directions, places, routes, and other Google Maps Platform services. No OpenAPI schema, documentation pages, or usage examples were found on the provider's site — the crawl returned 404 on all auxiliary pages. The expected query parameters (center, zoom, size, markers, etc.) are inferred from the Google Maps Static API convention but are not explicitly documented by this provider.
Capabilities
Use cases
- —Generating map snapshot images for embedding in reports or dashboards
- —Providing visual map context in chatbot or agent responses
- —Creating location preview thumbnails for listings or notifications
- —Embedding static maps in emails or PDFs where interactive maps aren't possible
Fit
Best for
- —AI agents needing on-demand map images without a Google API key
- —Micropayment-friendly workflows that need per-call billing for map images
- —Developers who want crypto-settled access to Google Maps Static API
Not for
- —Interactive or slippy map experiences (this returns a static image only)
- —High-volume batch geocoding or routing (separate endpoints exist for those)
- —Users who need detailed documentation or SLA guarantees (none found)
Quick start
curl -H "Authorization: Payment <tempo-payment-token>" \
"https://googlemaps.mpp.tempo.xyz/maps/staticmap?center=40.714,-74.006&zoom=12&size=600x400"Endpoint
Quality
The endpoint is live and returns a valid MPP 402 challenge with clear pricing, but there is no OpenAPI schema, no documentation, no usage examples, and all crawled pages returned 404. Query parameters are inferred from Google Maps conventions, not confirmed by the provider.
Warnings
- —No documentation or OpenAPI schema found — all doc/pricing/readme pages return 404.
- —Query parameters (center, zoom, size, markers, etc.) are inferred from Google Maps Static API conventions and not confirmed by this provider.
- —Currency address 0x20c00...8b50 is assumed to be pathUSD with 6 decimals based on Tempo L2 conventions; if the token uses different decimals the stated price ($0.002) would be incorrect.
Citations
- —Endpoint is live and returns HTTP 402 with MPP challenge using method=tempo, intent=chargehttps://googlemaps.mpp.tempo.xyz/maps/staticmap
- —Price is 2000 base units on chainId 4217 with feePayer truehttps://googlemaps.mpp.tempo.xyz/maps/staticmap
- —Part of a broader Google Maps suite offering geocoding, directions, places, routes, tiles, weather, air qualityhttps://googlemaps.mpp.tempo.xyz