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Member-only story Henrique Centieiro Follow DataDrivenInvestor -- 1 Share LK-99 superconductor went viral, fueling a lot of speculation on whether it can become a reality and what its implications

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LK-99 superconductor went viral, fueling a lot of speculation on whether it can become a reality and what its implications would be. Is this a holy grain or too good to be true?

No one is sure yet. But in a world driven by disruption, make sure you are on the right side of change. This article will tell you everything you need to know about LK-99, how it can reshape the world, and how you can easily profit from it.

LK-99 — such a weird name. In case you haven’t heard of it yet, this is exactly where you should be.

Let’s break down what’s LK-99 and why all the hype around it in a very, very simple manner.

LK-99 is a room-temperature superconductor (I will break down what this means) invented by three scientists, Lee, Kyon, and Kim. You can read the original paper here. The name LK-99 is derived from the surnames of Lee, Kim, and Kwon. The number 99 represents the year 1999 when they initially discovered the superconductor material. However, they only actively pursued its development recently.

It’s crucial to differentiate between superconductors and regular conductors since a superconductor is a material that can effortlessly transmit electricity without any resistance.

“Normal”/ Regular Conductors:

Materials that transport (or conduct) electricity from A to B. Copper is probably the most common electricity conductor, and it’s used pretty much everywhere: power grid, electric engines, electronic devices, earphones, cords, computers, mobile phones, and so on.

There are other conductors. Gold and silver, for example, are better conductors and that’s why it’s used in computer chips. The problem is that they are also expensive.