Will we get fusion reactors before 2030?
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Resolves as YES if we have built a fusion reactor that has run continuously for at least 24 hours prior to January 1st 2030 at engineering breakeven (Q_E >= 1).

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Engineering breakeven is defined here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fusion_energy_gain_factor#Engineering_breakeven

The fusion reactor must have been built by human civilization or one of its descendants in order to qualify in the context of this question.

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Helion is in contract with Microsoft to produce a fusion reactor for them by 2028. This isn't a certainty, but I'd certainly put it above 25% (current P when purchasing this)

https://www.helionenergy.com/articles/announcing-helion-fusion-ppa-with-microsoft-constellation/