BlockChain FairyTales: Bridges

Randall Campbell
Coinmonks
3 min readApr 13, 2023

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Photo by Wai Siew on Unsplash

Water under the bridge, or was it something more mystical? A curious bear, clever rabbit, and wise old wizard gathered by the riverbank, mesmerized by the fascinating structure before them.

“Look,” exclaimed the clever rabbit, “it’s not just water flowing beneath this bridge. There’s a current of glowing energy, too!”

The wise old wizard raised his staff and began to explain. “Indeed, my friends, you have stumbled upon a magical crossing that links not only lands but realms of enchantment. This is no ordinary bridge — it’s a connection between two worlds of the blockchain.”

The curious bear scratched his head. “Two worlds of the blockchain? Why would they need such a connection?”

The wise old wizard leaned on his staff and explained further. “You see, in the realm of the blockchain, there exist many separate kingdoms, each with its unique set of rules and enchantments. However, sometimes these kingdoms need to exchange their magical assets or share information. That’s where the bridge comes in handy.”

The clever rabbit hopped excitedly. “So this magical crossing helps these different kingdoms communicate and cooperate?”

“Exactly,” replied the wise old wizard. “For instance, suppose one kingdom boasts the power of speed, while another holds the charm of security. If a subject in the kingdom of speed wishes to harness the enchantment of security, they can use the bridge to safely transport their assets to the other side.”

The curious bear tilted his head. “But how does this crossing prevent the magical assets from being lost or stolen?”

The wise old wizard smiled. “Ah, the true marvel of the bridge lies in its ability to create a special kind of spell, a unique enchantment that acts as a passport between the two realms. When a subject wishes to cross from one kingdom to another, their assets are locked in a magical vault. The vault then conjures a matching amount of assets on the other side, using the bridge’s enchantment. This way, the original assets remain safe and secure, while the subject can use the newly created assets in the second kingdom.”

The clever rabbit’s ears twitched with excitement. “What an ingenious solution! So, when they want to return, they can use the bridge again, and their original assets will be waiting for them?”

“Indeed,” replied the wise old wizard. “When the journey is complete, the enchantment can be reversed, and the assets will return to their original form.”

The curious bear, clever rabbit, and wise old wizard stood in awe of the magical crossing before them. The blockchain realms, once seemingly distant and disconnected, were now intimately linked by the mystical bridge that spanned the flowing waters.

As they gazed upon the shimmering river, they marveled at the ingenuity of the enchantment and the profound connection it forged. For, in the realm of the blockchain, the bridge was not only a testament to the power of unity but a symbol of the limitless potential of magic itself.

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Randall Campbell
Coinmonks

Crypto Product Leader | Empowering the Underbanked | Making the Blockchain Personal | https://www.linkedin.com/in/randallcampbell/