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About Paragraph

Paragraph is a publication tool empowering writers to publish, grow their audience, and earn directly—beyond paywalls and ads—via wallet or email subscriptions.

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Paragraph is a Web3-native publishing platform that empowers writers to share ideas, grow audiences, and earn directly from their readers—without relying on traditional monetization models. With tools that allow readers to subscribe via email or crypto wallets, Paragraph puts ownership and distribution back in the hands of creators.

Designed for writers who value authenticity over algorithms, Paragraph offers an ecosystem where content isn't buried by ad-driven feeds or hidden behind paywalls. Instead, creators can monetize through memberships, NFTs, and open commerce, while retaining control over their followers and intellectual property. From essays and commentaries to in-depth reporting and creative projects, Paragraph is where ideas thrive—on your terms.

Paragraph was created to fix the broken state of online publishing. Traditional platforms prioritize engagement metrics and advertising revenue, often at the cost of writer autonomy and audience ownership. Writers are pushed into full-time publishing schedules, gated content, or clunky monetization schemes that dilute their message and control. Recognizing this challenge, Paragraph emerged as a new kind of platform—one that uses blockchain-based identity and decentralized tools to build a fairer creator economy.

Since its inception, Paragraph has provided a clean, intuitive interface for writers to publish newsletters, blogs, and long-form essays. But the innovation doesn’t stop there. Writers can collect email and wallet subscribers simultaneously, enabling seamless monetization via token-gated content, crypto-native rewards, or NFT memberships. Paragraph also integrates with Farcaster and other decentralized social layers, helping writers grow beyond algorithmic echo chambers.

The platform is also home to influential publications across industries, from Ethereum Daily and Seed Club to Coop Records and Touch Grass. These communities use Paragraph to foster more meaningful reader relationships and preserve long-term value for their work. Unlike Substack or Medium, where the platform owns your follower data, Paragraph ensures full portability—you own your content, subscribers, and creative rights.

What makes Paragraph stand out is its commitment to building a creator-owned future for media. Instead of relying on centralized platforms, Paragraph leverages wallet-based identity, Web3 publishing protocols, and interoperable social graphs. With this infrastructure, it’s shaping a next-generation publishing model where creators aren’t just users—they’re owners.

Notable competitors include:

Substack – for subscription-based newsletters
Mirror – Web3-focused publishing and crowdfunding
Medium – traditional blogging and community storytelling
Beehiiv – newsletter publishing with growth analytics

Paragraph offers a unique set of features tailored for modern writers and publishers:

Wallet & Email Subscriptions: Allow readers to subscribe with a wallet or email—giving creators ownership of their audience.
No Paywalls or Ads: Writers earn without locking content behind paywalls or relying on distracting advertisements.
Token-Gated Content: Offer premium access based on NFT or token ownership, using Web3-native monetization models.
Integrated Distribution: Share content seamlessly across Web2 and Web3 networks including Farcaster, social media, and email.
Creator Ownership: Writers fully control their content, subscriber list, and brand—making it easy to migrate and grow over time.
Community Building Tools: Foster deeper connections with readers through comments, memberships, and blockchain-based engagement.

Getting started with Paragraph is quick, free, and requires no technical background. Follow these steps:

Step 1: Visit the Platform
Go to Paragraph.com and click “Start Writing” in the top-right corner.
Step 2: Sign In
You can log in with your email or connect a crypto wallet like MetaMask. This lets you own your identity on the platform from day one.
Step 3: Set Up Your Publication
Choose a title, description, and URL for your writing space. Add branding elements like logos and banners to personalize your profile.
Step 4: Publish Your First Post
Use the built-in editor to craft and publish a blog post, commentary, or newsletter. You can format your content using markdown or visual tools.
Step 5: Grow and Monetize
Enable subscriptions (email or wallet), offer token-gated access, and build a Web3-native revenue stream for your content.
Step 6: Explore and Connect
Discover other publications on the Explore page, interact with fellow writers, and engage with like-minded communities.

Paragraph FAQ

Paragraph lets you build a subscriber base using both email addresses and crypto wallets. Unlike traditional platforms where your audience is locked into their ecosystem, Paragraph ensures that your subscriber data is portable. You can export your list at any time, retain wallet connections, and even create token-gated content—giving you true ownership over your distribution and relationships.
Unlike Substack or Medium, Paragraph doesn’t rely on paywalls or ad revenue to monetize. Instead, it enables Web3-native tools like wallet subscriptions, NFTs, and token gating. This means you earn directly from your readers—no algorithms, no ads, and no middlemen interfering with your content or monetization.
Yes. Paragraph supports token-gated posts that are only accessible to readers who own a specific NFT or token. You can use this feature to reward your supporters with exclusive content, community updates, or members-only writing. It’s a powerful tool for engaging your audience and building loyalty through decentralized access control.
Not at all. Paragraph is designed for both Web2 and Web3 users. You can start by simply signing in with an email, no wallet required. But if you’re crypto-savvy, you’ll unlock features like wallet subscriptions, onchain publishing, and token integration. Whether you’re new to blockchain or a seasoned builder, Paragraph makes it easy to publish and grow.
Paragraph offers multi-platform distribution that includes email, Web3 social platforms like Farcaster, and traditional channels like X/Twitter. You can connect with readers across the internet without being trapped inside a single algorithm. Thanks to open protocols and decentralized identity, Paragraph helps you grow your reach while maintaining full control over your audience data and content.