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Show HN: Sway, a board game benchmark for quantum computing

BinRoo Sunday, March 15, 2026

A popular philosophy in the HN community is that inventing problems to be solved by a technology is antithetical to the user experience. Much to the horror of some, I did just that to discover/invent this game.

I started with the structure of quantum com putation and asked what kind of problem benefits from it. The answer was surprisingly narrow, but this was one of the results. Enjoy!

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This article explores the potential of the Sway programming language, a lightweight and flexible alternative to more complex options. It highlights Sway's ease of use, compatibility with Ethereum Virtual Machine, and its ability to enable rapid development of decentralized applications.
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