ψ⁸: Higgs Without Mass — Structural Genesis of Matter in Retentive Topology

This article introduces a new theoretical framework for the genesis of matter without mass, based on the ψ⁸ architecture of retention. Departing from the Higgs mechanism, it proposes that material presence arises from the stable retention of difference (Δψ) across topological nodes (Ξ), rather than through scalar fields or symmetry breaking. A post-Higgs Lagrangian is presented, defining a dynamic of structural persistence over pseudotime τ. The resulting ontology redefines matter as cohered difference — presence that resists disappearance — and reframes mass as an emergent effect of retentive topologies. Copyright and License: The ψ⁸ Lagrangian and the full conceptual system presented are the intellectual property of the author. This work is made available for non-commercial, ethical research purposes only. Derivative use or simulation must retain attribution and respect the ontological and ethical framework of ψ⁸. Commercial or extractive applications require explicit written permission.