Distributing entanglement between distant qubits is essential for scalable quantum computing, and researchers have made a breakthrough in achieving this goal. A new approach utilizes the strong dipole-dipole interactions between atomic Rydberg states to generate remote entanglement at rates comparable to those of current neutral-atom quantum processors. This method has the potential to enable fast quantum interconnects, a crucial component of large-scale quantum computing. By leveraging the properties of neutral atom ensembles, this approach can facilitate the creation of a scalable quantum interconnect. The proposed technique generates entanglement at rates that are compatible with two-qubit gates, marking a significant advancement in the field1. This development has significant implications for the future of quantum computing and cryptography, as it challenges existing assumptions about computation and security. So what matters to practitioners is that this breakthrough could pave the way for more efficient and secure quantum computing systems.