Quantum error correction protocols rely on a delicate balance of code efficiency, fault-tolerant syndrome extraction, decoder quality, and device constraints. Recent research has made significant contributions to this field, introducing high-threshold quantum LDPC codes that surpass the CSS regime1. These mirror codes have the potential to greatly improve the logical error rates in quantum computing, bringing the technology closer to practical applications. The development of such codes is crucial for the realization of large-scale quantum computers, as they can suppress logical error rates far below physical error rates. This advancement has significant implications for the future of computation and cryptography, as quantum computing developments continue to challenge traditional assumptions. The introduction of mirror codes marks an important step forward in the pursuit of reliable quantum error correction, and its impact will be felt across the field of quantum computing, so what matters most to practitioners is how these codes will be integrated into existing quantum architectures to enhance their overall performance.