The quantum computing race is heating up, and two of the most followed pure-play names in the space—IonQ (IONQ) and Rigetti Computing (RGTI) —are competing not just on scientific milestones, but on commercial traction and investor confidence. Both companies are developing hardware-driven platforms with unique architectures. As the quantum sector inches closer to real-world utility, comparing IonQ and Rigetti offers valuable insight into which player may offer more upside in 2025. Though they take different ...