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With the assembly of such a colossal structure comes the question: what is to be done with all that energy? The applications are as diverse as they are captivating. The sheer amount of energy harvested from a Dyson Sphere could power massive computational systems dubbed Matrioshka Brains—a form of artificial superintelligence. It could also leverage gravitational manipulation to propel starships across cosmic distances, creating interstellar highways of transportation.
Conversely, it could also serve as a Star Mine, extracting the Sun's material to continuously build and enhance the Dyson structure while simultaneously cultivating heavier elements through innovative fusion technology. This practice would ensure a perpetual source of resources without exhausting planetary stocks.