Braided, Exotic Particles Could Build Reliable, Universal Quantum Computers
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Progress on using braided exotic particles for universal quantum computing is a reminder that the architecture race in quantum is still wide open. If you’re making long-dated bets—crypto, materials, optimization—treat quantum exposure as scenario planning, not a near-term procurement decision.
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