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+# Parity Bridges Common
+
+This is a collection of components for building bridges.
+
+The main components that will be constructed here will be bridge modules/runtimes
+and bridge relays.
+
+ðŸš§ The bridges are currently under construction - a hardhat is recommended beyond this point ðŸš§