Understanding Tensors and Tokens
Our Design Philosophy:
By separating user-facing Tensors from underlying tokens, ProofPay achieves what traditional systems cannot: Growing without limits while keeping a detailed, trackable record of every transaction across every supported currency at the atomic level.
What is a Tensor?
A Tensor is a smart, programmable container of digital value that users interact with directly. Think of it as a smart briefcase that holds money and knows exactly how that money can be used.
Every Tensor has its own unique serial number, like:
US01H5Z7VG7D4P8M5K6J7B8R9C0W(a $1,000 USD Tensor)EU45K8M2N9P3Q7R5S6T8U9V2W3XG(a €500 EUR Tensor)JP78L3M5N7P9Q2R4TS6T8U1V3W5X(a ¥10,000 JPY Tensor)
This identifier is permanent and contains information about the Tensor’s value, creation time, tokens it controls, and other data.
What are Tokens?
Tokens are the atomic units of currency value that exist inside Tensors. Each token represents a denomination of a currency:
- USD tokens = $1.00 each
- EUR tokens = €1.00 each
- JPY tokens = ¥150 each
- INR tokens = ₹80 each
Every Token has its own serial number:
US-005000,EU-005001,IN-005002,JP-005999
The Relationship: Tensors Contain Tokens
Think of it like this:
Tensor = A smart envelope with its own serial number that:
- Knows who can open it
- Knows what the money inside can buy
- Can enforce time limits
- Records everywhere it’s been
Tokens = The individual bills inside the briefcase, each with their own serial numbers:
- $1 bills for USD
- €1 bills for EUR
- ¥100 bills for JPY
Real-World Use Case Examples
| Scenario | How It Works |
|---|---|
| Creating a $50 Tensor | Tensor holds $50 in USD tokens, restricted to grocery spending |
| Creating a ¥5,000 Tensor | Tensor holds ¥5,000 in JPY tokens, no restrictions applied |
| Splitting a Tensor | Tensor divided into two parts, each with unique IDs but complete token lineage |
| Merging Tensors | Multiple Tensors combined into a single envelope with unified rules |
| Audit and Verification | Tensor and token records independently verifiable for compliance and tracking |
Why This Dual System?
- User Simplicity: Users see a single Tensor instead of dozens of tokens
- Any Denomination in Any Currency: Create Tensors in any amount across supported currencies
- Programmability: Rules attach to the Tensor, not individual tokens
- Auditability: Independent verification of Tensor and token histories
- Flexibility: Tensors can be split or merged without losing token lineage
Bottom Line
ProofPay’s dual Tensor-Token system brings unprecedented visibility and control to every unit of value.
It’s intelligent money with programmable rules, detailed tracking, and unmatched flexibility — designed for the future of global finance.
Disclaimer
All features, functionalities, and capabilities described above are part of the planned ProofPay platform roadmap. Their availability is subject to approval, licensing, or regulatory clearance from relevant government agencies and financial authorities in the jurisdictions where we operate. Certain features may be limited, delayed, or restricted based on regional compliance requirements. ProofPay reserves the right to modify, defer, or suspend any feature until such approvals are fully obtained.
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