# Tensor **Tensor (TENSOR)** is the cryptocurrency used for many things in the Hypertensor network. Tensor is distributed to subnets based on the fundamental and economic performance of a subnet, and to the subnet validator nodes based on their performance within the subnet. Tensor is also the only acceptable form of payment for transaction fees on-chain. The Tensor cryptocurrency supports a pricing mechanism for Hypertensor's computing power. When users want to make a transaction, they must pay Tensor to have their transaction recognized on the blockchain. These usage costs are known as block weight (also known as gas fees), and the fee depends on the amount of computing power required to execute the transaction and the network-wide demand for computing power at the time. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.hypertensor.org/tensor.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.