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We're back with the 27th 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!
In his annual tradition, @fredwilson.eth shares bold predictions for 2025, spanning advancements in AI, transportation, decentralized finance, education, and NFT art, while hinting at wild developments in crypto and entertainment. Make sure to also check out Fred's 2024 recap post for a look at the major themes and outcomes from last year.
@naomiii reflects on the lost art of listening, emphasizing its importance as an act of love, empathy, and connection in a world increasingly dominated by noise and self-centered communication.
Listening is the first step to understanding.
Understanding is the first step toward seeing the world with another’s eye. And to love.
@tpan reviews key 2024 Web3 trends and predicts the evolution of airdrop magnets, SocialFi, memecoins, prediction markets, interactive gameshows, and AI agents in shaping 2025 and beyond.
@yb explores emerging Q1 trends in the agent meta, covering the rise of agent frameworks, consumer agents, diversified trading agents, and the need for agent verifiability.
... what excites me the most is the idea that there are countless agents still yet to be developed across a wide array of asset classes.
@chaskin.eth explores the legacy of the cypherpunks, their fearless fight for privacy and freedom through cryptographic tools, and their enduring influence on technologies like Bitcoin and Ethereum.
The cypherpunks envisioned two major freedoms the internet could enable: the freedom to have private communication and the freedom to send value across borders.
@0xantidote.eth analyzes how generalist venture capitalists lost interest in crypto after early hype and missteps, outlines the challenges of re-entering the space, and explores potential catalysts for renewed involvement in 2025.
Investing in crypto is likely one of the most idiosyncratic categories, requiring specialized knowledge to navigate high noise, fewer moats, and unique risks.
That's all we have for this week — what did we miss?
Let us know what you think!
