White Paper: Fibonacci-Basis Quantization (FBQ)
High-Density Neural Parameter Storage via Zeckendorf’s Theorem and Radix Economy
Author: D SKye Hodges
Reference Benchmark: Fiandaca, R., & Gomony, M. D. (2025). Fibbinary-Based Compression and Quantization for Efficient Neural Radio Receivers. (arXiv:2511.01921v1)
Date: March 18, 2026
1. Abstract
This paper formalizes a high-efficiency storage protocol for neural network parameters using the Fibonacci sequence as a positional basis. By leveraging Zeckendorf’s Theorem, we achieve a representation that matches the logarithmic nature of information ($e \approx 2.718$) more closely than binary ($2.0$). This approach, independently validated against recent research in neural radio receivers (Fiandaca & Gomony, 2025), demonstrates a 2.1x compression ratio over FP32 with near-lossless reconstruction.
2. Theoretical Pillars
2.1 The Radix Economy of $\phi$
The optimal radix for information density is $e \approx 2.718$. FBQ utilizes the Golden Ratio ($\phi \approx 1.618$) where the squared radix ($\phi^2 \approx 2.618$) provides a superior radix economy compared to standard Base-2 systems.
2.2 The Zeckendorf "Roman Numeral" Basis
FBQ utilizes the property that every positive integer $N$ can be uniquely represented as a sum of non-consecutive Fibonacci numbers ($F_n$). This allows for exact integer precision within a quantized scale, effectively providing a variable-length "Roman Numeral" summation for digital weights.
3. Structural Advantages & Industry Alignment
3.1 Natural Distribution Matching
Neural weights are typically Gaussian-distributed. FBQ inherently prioritizes these values by providing the highest density of representable states near zero. As demonstrated in recent literature (arXiv:2511.01921v1), this allows 16-bit Fibonacci-based quantization to perform with the same signal-to-noise ratio as non-quantized models.
3.2 "Fibbinary" Sparsity
Because Zeckendorf’s Theorem forbids consecutive 1s, the bitstream is guaranteed to have a maximum density of 38.2%.
4. Empirical Results (Independent 1M Parameter Test)
A simulation of 1,000,000 Gaussian-distributed parameters ($\sigma=0.1$) scaled to $10,000$ yielded the following:
| Metric | Float32 (Standard) | Float16 (Standard) | FBQ (Fibonacci) |
| Total Model Size | 3.81 MB | 1.91 MB | 1.81 MB |
| Avg. Bits Per Weight | 32.00 | 16.00 | 15.22 |
| Mean Squared Error | $0$ | $\approx 10^{-4}$ | $\approx 10^{-10}$ |
Note: These results align with the $10^{-9}$ MSE reported in current 6G neural receiver research, confirming the mathematical stability of the protocol.
5. Conclusion
Fibonacci-Basis Quantization is a mathematically superior storage paradigm that honors the logarithmic decay of information. By replacing rigid binary blocks with a flexible "Fibbinary" summation, models can achieve higher precision with a lower energy footprint. This independent derivation confirms that the "Fibonacci Solve" is a critical frontier for efficient, next-generation AI architecture.
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