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We're back w/ the 20th edition of Paragraph Picks — a few hand-selected pieces of writing from the past week-ish.

@whitney describes how the internet has transformed creativity into a perpetual, collaborative performance, where each interaction builds on others, creating an endless evolution of ideas and cultural phenomena.

"We’ve moved from a world of finished products to one of perpetual performance, from individual genius to collective improvisation, from controlled creation to emergent evolution."

freelance brand strategist + writer • aiming /higher • paragraph.xyz/@whitney

@whitney describes how the internet has transformed creativity into a perpetual, collaborative performance, where each interaction builds on others, creating an endless evolution of ideas and cultural phenomena.

"We’ve moved from a world of finished products to one of perpetual performance, from individual genius to collective improvisation, from controlled creation to emergent evolution."

https://paragraph.xyz/@whitney/internet-improv

@nickysap writes about the emerging symbiosis between AI and blockchain, particularly through the development of AI agents on decentralized social platforms like Farcaster, and how it could drive crypto adoption but requires careful prompt engineering and community guardrails to ensure responsible growth.

"The real innovation isn’t going to come from simply slapping AI onto existing crypto projects – it will emerge from the unique possibilities of onchain-native ecosystems."

dev, founder. For fun /milo /artist. For funds
diviswap.com

@beecurious shares the multifaceted world of sumo wrestling, from its historic Shinto roots to modern challenges, dietary traditions, and the demanding lifestyle that sumo wrestlers endure to achieve rank and respect in this ancient sport.

"Sumo wrestling originated as a Shinto ritual meant to entertain the gods, with the belief that if the gods were pleased, they would bless the harvest."

@beecurious shares the multifaceted world of sumo wrestling, from its historic Shinto roots to modern challenges, dietary traditions, and the demanding lifestyle that sumo wrestlers endure to achieve rank and respect in this ancient sport.

"Sumo wrestling originated as a Shinto ritual meant to entertain the gods, with the belief that if the gods were pleased, they would bless the harvest."

https://paragraph.xyz/@beecurious/the-world-of-sumo

@badgerdnft.eth outlines the concept of "quiet photography" — an art form that captures stillness, simplicity, and mindfulness, offering viewers a calming pause in a busy world by focusing on soft light, minimal composition, and natural tones.

"Quiet photography is more than an art form; it’s a way to connect with ourselves and the world."

@badgerdnft.eth outlines the concept of "quiet photography" — an art form that captures stillness, simplicity, and mindfulness, offering viewers a calming pause in a busy world by focusing on soft light, minimal composition, and natural tones.

"Quiet photography is more than an art form; it’s a way to connect with ourselves and the world."

https://paragraph.xyz/@badgerdnft/storytelling

@crypthena and @growthbeast.eth explore how Zora is evolving from a simple NFT minting tool into a social protocol where users interact, create value, and drive network effects.

"What began as an artist/creator tool has grown into something entirely different — a social protocol focused on media, with an embedded money layer."

@crypthena and @growthbeast.eth explore how Zora is evolving from a simple NFT minting tool into a social protocol where users interact, create value, and drive network effects.

"What began as an artist/creator tool has grown into something entirely different — a social protocol focused on media, with an embedded money layer."

https://paragraph.xyz/@growthstories/zoras-bold-pivot

@m_ae_x guides readers through a mindful breathing exercise, encouraging presence, self-connection, and gentle awareness of one’s inner landscape.

"There is no perfect place, just land where you feel good, right here, in this moment."

@m_ae_x guides readers through a mindful breathing exercise, encouraging presence, self-connection, and gentle awareness of one’s inner landscape.

"There is no perfect place, just land where you feel good, right here, in this moment."

https://paragraph.xyz/@m_ae_x/breath-from-the-center-and-beyond

That's all we have for this week — what did we miss? Which one was your favorite?

Let us know what you think!

@nickysap writes about the emerging symbiosis between AI and blockchain, particularly through the development of AI agents on decentralized social platforms like Farcaster, and how it could drive crypto adoption but requires careful prompt engineering and community guardrails to ensure responsible growth.

"The real innovation isn’t going to come from simply slapping AI onto existing crypto projects – it will emerge from the unique possibilities of onchain-native ecosystems."

https://paragraph.xyz/@48hrs/bot-swarm