The recent confirmation of a nuclear fusion breakthrough by a California team, achieving ignition, is viewed as a significant milestone in fusion research. However, some experts argue that this achievement is incremental and may not lead to practical, affordable fusion energy in the near future. Critics emphasize that the National Ignition Facility's primary focus is nuclear weapons research rather than developing commercial fusion energy. Additionally, concerns have been raised about the facility's ability to replicate the ignition results consistently. Overall, while the breakthrough is noteworthy, its implications for energy transformation remain uncertain.