On: NaN Boxing (2020)

[beagle3]

You can also double the boxed space by using subnormals (nee denormals) if you don't need them for precision (and if you do need them .... my condolences).

[an1sotropy → beagle3]

Can you explain this more? I mean why is the space doubled, exactly?

[sjrd → an1sotropy]

Because there are as many subnormal values as NaN values. At least if you don't count the two 0's, which are "paired" with the two infinities.

[an1sotropy → sjrd]

oh right - sorry stupid question.