Core Viewpoint - TSMC is advancing its 2nm production with plans for four factories to operate at full capacity, despite high costs for customers due to increased pricing per wafer [2] Group 1: 2nm Production Progress - TSMC is set to have four 2nm factories operational next year, with a total monthly output of 60,000 wafers [2] - The current yield rate for 2nm in the trial production phase has reached 60%, indicating readiness for stable mass production [2] - Major clients like Apple, Qualcomm, and MediaTek are expected to be the first to adopt the new technology [2] Group 2: Cost Implications - The price per wafer for the 2nm process is projected to be around $30,000, which is 50% higher than the 3nm process [2] - To help clients manage costs, TSMC has initiated a shared trial production service called "CyberShuttle," allowing multiple clients to share a single test wafer for design validation [2] Group 3: Competitive Landscape - There is potential pricing pressure on TSMC if competitors like Samsung successfully launch their first 2nm GAA architecture chip, Exynos 2600, with improved yield rates [2]