Ayesha faced a dilemma. She could tighten the gate, imposing strict verification, or she could trust the community’s ability to self‑regulate. She chose the latter, but with a twist: she introduced , a cadre of volunteers who acted as moderators, not by policing, but by shining light on content that resonated with the bridge’s purpose. Lanterns were elected by peers, and their decisions were transparent, logged in an immutable ledger that anyone could audit.