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portaouflop
3 months ago
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A rudimentary quantum network link between Dutch c...
There is no obvious benefit yet, they are just researching for the sake of it.
I think over time they will discover a benefit but the hype is obviously not warranted.
bawolff
3 months ago
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I guess, but benefits should be more theoretical. Like i don't think building one will give any insight into ideas for protocols. We already understand how it would work in theory and have for a long time.
fulladder
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Just because their work is not of immediate practical importance does not mean it lacks value.
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I think over time they will discover a benefit but the hype is obviously not warranted.