Hi friends,

We're back with the 45th 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!

@jihad explores how economic infrastructure is becoming seamlessly integrated into everyday digital experiences, from programmatic tipping and stablecoin checkouts to instant DEX access.

Programmatic tipping makes the invisible labor of digital culture finally visible and economically meaningful.

@blockchainbrett makes the case that crypto’s most powerful mainstream catalyst will be enabling everyday people to earn real value by doing things they actually enjoy: playing, collecting, creating, and being early.

But wouldn’t it be awesome to make a living — or even just cover your side hustle needs — by doing something you actually want?

@adrienne shares a tactical, open-source guide based on lessons from GM Farcaster, offering media brands a blueprint for building community, engagement, and ownership on Farcaster.

Farcaster isn’t just another Twitter alternative. It’s an open protocol.

@lutra explains how stablecoins serve as essential tools in crypto by providing price stability, bridging traditional finance with DeFi, and preserving the core functions of money amidst a volatile digital economy.

Stablecoins effectively import the unit of account function of a national currency.

@debbie reflects on her personal journey from art lover to onchain collector and recommits to building infrastructure that empowers artists, lowers barriers for collectors, and helps creativity thrive in the digital age.

If we make it easier to own a wallet, we make it easier to own art.

@beecurious shares five unforgettable hot spring destinations across Japan, blending personal reflections with detailed travel insights to inspire deeply restorative and magical getaways.

Some of the most extraordinary onsens are in remote areas, hidden away like treasures waiting to be found.

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

Let us know what you think!