Researchers have successfully entangled three remote single-atom quantum-network nodes, a breakthrough that overcomes a significant hurdle in the development of quantum information networks. This achievement enables the distribution of entanglement over multiple individually addressable qubit nodes, a crucial resource for various applications, including secure quantum communication and modular quantum computing. The entanglement of three nodes is particularly noteworthy, as it marks a significant step beyond the typical two-node entanglement realized on various platforms. The technical challenge of scaling entanglement to multiple nodes has been addressed, paving the way for more complex quantum networks1. This development has significant implications for the field of quantum computing, as it redefines the boundaries of computation and cryptography. So what matters to practitioners is that this breakthrough brings quantum networks closer to practical reality, threatening to disrupt traditional cryptography and computation methods.