Constantine-Quantum-Tech/tqsim

TQSim occupies an extremely narrow academic niche: topological quantum computing (TQC). While TQC is a high-potential hardware approach (pioneered by Microsoft Research), the software simulation of anyon braiding is currently a theoretical exercise. The project has very low traction (13 stars) and zero velocity over nearly four years, suggesting it is likely a stagnant research artifact rather than a living ecosystem. Its defensibility is minimal because it lacks a user base, performance benchmarks, or unique integration with quantum hardware. Frontier labs like OpenAI or Anthropic have no interest in this space, but specialized quantum players (Microsoft via Azure Quantum/Q# or academic groups) already maintain more robust, active tools for similar simulations. The primary risk is simple obsolescence as the underlying physics models for anyons evolve and are integrated into more mainstream frameworks like Qiskit or Cirq.