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We're back with the 32nd edition of Paragraph Picks, highlighting a few hand-selected pieces from the past couple of weeks.

Check them out & let us know which is your favorite!

Getting Up the Guts to Type into Tiny Text Boxes on the Internet

@bethanymarz writes about the fear that holds many people back from publishing their thoughts online and encourages people to embrace the act of publishing, not just to overcome fear, but to preserve human insight in an era increasingly shaped by AI-generated content.

So if you’ve been waiting, now’s the time. Go ahead, type something into that tiny text box today. Push ‘publish.’

Cryptorails: Superconductors for Payments

@dberenzon dives deep into how cryptonetworks are revolutionizing payments by eliminating intermediaries, reducing costs, and enabling real-time, global transactions.

As Patrick Collison alluded to, cryptorails are superconductors for payments, forming the substrate of a parallel financial system that offers faster settlement times, reduced fees, and seamless cross-border transactions.

Web3 Law is a Lie and ‘Code is Law’ is Imperfect

@jabran argues that traditional legal systems cannot effectively regulate the web3 ecosystem, suggesting instead hybrid smart contracts, decentralized arbitration, and self-regulation as possible solutions for a more structured and enforceable web3 legal framework.

For web3 to mature and function as a legitimate ecosystem, the phrase ‘code is law’ must evolve beyond a mere slogan.

The Tale of Two Tokens

@gramajo.eth explores the challenges of sustaining attention and value in the memecoin space through his personal experience and the lens of recent launches like $Pengu and $Animecoin.

Attention in this space is hard to capture, keep consistently. For this reason, I do think a coin doesn't solve a lot unless you have something that constantly can drive attention or buying pressure.

Writing = feedback loops

@markfishman explores the challenges of managing feedback in writing, emphasizing the importance of letting ideas develop before seeking critique.

We now have the tools to design infinitely better feedback loops, if we’re thoughtful about how we use them.

The Brain's Compliance Department

@limes.eth argues that surrounding yourself with people who are easily offended stifles free thought and open conversation, advocating instead for friendships that encourage honest discussion and intellectual growth.

Nobody likes dealing with compliance departments in business, so why tolerate them in your friendships?

That's all we have for this week — what did we miss?

Let us know what you think!