The Substrate Ontology: Reconstructing Space, Time, and Matter without Singularities – A Unified Metaphysical Framework

Important Notice: This document elucidates the ontological foundations, conceptual framework, and logical intuition of the Substrate Theory. It is not the final mathematical formalization paper. Why this approach?Modern physics often suffers from a “mathematics‑first, physics‑lagging” dilemma: complex mathematical structures (e.g., dark matter halos, inflation fields) are introduced to fit data, often at the cost of clear physical imagery. This theory adopts an “Ontology‑First” strategy: First, establish the fundamental constituents of reality (the Substrate) and its mode of existence (Interfaces). Construct qualitative logical chains based on these premises to explain phenomena. Finally, translate these logical chains into mathematical formalisms (the task of subsequent technical papers). Core Value: This document demonstrates that solely based on two primitive axioms, through rigorous logical deduction, we can resolve paradoxes that require “ad‑hoc hypotheses” in the Standard Model.