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Deep In Tech · Oct 6, 2025 · 14 min

#6 - Ternary Computing Explained

What if binary was just a historical accident? In this episode, we dive into the forgotten Soviet experiment with ternary computing, and why Huawei’s new patent could bring it back: How the USSR built the world’s first ternary computer, Setun Why binary won the global race and why it might not be enough anymore How new materials could finally make three-state logic practical What ternary means for AI efficiency, data centers, and the future of computing Remember to subscribe to the podcast, and thanks for listening. Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@AnastasiInTech LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/anastasiintech/ Newsletter https://anastasiintech.substack.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/anastasi.in.tech/

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What if binary was just a historical accident?

In this episode, we dive into the forgotten Soviet experiment with ternary computing, and why Huawei’s new patent could bring it back:

  • How the USSR built the world’s first ternary computer, Setun
  • Why binary won the global race and why it might not be enough anymore
  • How new materials could finally make three-state logic practical
  • What ternary means for AI efficiency, data centers, and the future of computing

Remember to subscribe to the podcast, and thanks for listening.


Youtube  https://www.youtube.com/@AnastasiInTech

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/anastasiintech/

Newsletter https://anastasiintech.substack.com 

Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/anastasi.in.tech/

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