Researchers have made a breakthrough in quantum computing by enhancing the relaxation time of an Andreev spin qubit (ASQ) using a linear inductor. The ASQ, a semiconductor-superconductor device, relies on the interplay between a localized spin degree of freedom and superconductivity to form a spin-resolved Josephson potential. By shunting the ASQ with a linear inductor, the team has successfully increased its relaxation time, a crucial factor in quantum computing stability. This innovation has significant implications for the development of quantum computers, which could potentially rewrite the rules of computation and cryptography. The introduction of inductive protection to the ASQ design1 could lead to more robust and reliable quantum computing systems. This matters to practitioners because it brings quantum computing one step closer to practical applications, potentially disrupting traditional cryptography and computation methods.