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DID YOU KNOW ? There Are TWO Major Writing Competitions Happening on @inkray_io Right Now And Most People Don't Even Know They Can Join Both. If you've been looking for a reason to start creating on Inkray, this might be your best opportunity. Right now, there are two active competitions, each rewarding great writers with unique prizes. One is focused on AI and Web3 innovation, while the other lets you become part of an expanding manga-inspired universe on Sui. Here's everything you need to know. 1. Walrus Sessions 6: AI Agents & Walrus Memory Prize Pool: $3,000 in WAL This is a 30-day writing challenge organized around @WalrusProtocol Memory, the portable memory layer for AI agents built on Walrus and Sui. Instead of writing generic AI content, participants are encouraged to explore topics such as: • Why AI agents need portable memory. • What breaks when memory is locked to one application or session. • How Walrus Memory enables persistent AI experiences. • New products and businesses that become possible because AI can finally remember. Rewards 🥇 Best Article — $1,000 in WAL 🥈 Second Place — $600 in WAL 🥉 Third Place — $400 in WAL There are also: • 5 × $100 prizes for the best product feedback on Walrus Memory or Inkray. • 5 × $100 prizes for the top performers on the Inkray Leaderboard. That means you don't necessarily have to write the best article to win you can also earn rewards by actively contributing valuable feedback and climbing the leaderboard. How to Enter • Create an Inkray account. • Write a brand-new article with 600+ words. • Publish it during the competition period. • Publish on Medium, then connect your RSS feed to Inkray so your article syncs automatically. • Share your article on X and tag @WalrusProtocol and @inkray_io. • Submit your article through the official submission form before the deadline. Important: Previously published articles and AI-generated content are not eligible. ....... 2. Tales of Nozomi Community Writing Contest If storytelling is your strength, this one is for you. Instead of technical writing, you're invited to create an original story inside the Nozomi Universe created by @_StudioMirai Your story can follow one of three prompts: Prompt 1: Write the story of a Tamashi or Prime Machin you own. Prompt 2: Choose any Tamashi or Prime Machin and give them their own chapter. Prompt 3: Bring another Sui ecosystem character into Nozomi through a crossover story. Stories should stay under 1,500 words, with the sweet spot being around 800–1,200 words. Prizes 🥇 1st Place • 1 Prime Machin NFT • 10 Mystic Yeti NFTs • Exclusive Manga Level 2 Upgrade Ticket (Grand Prize) 🥈 2nd Place • 1 Prime Machin NFT • 7 Mystic Yeti NFTs 🥉 3rd Place • 1 Prime Machin NFT • 3 Mystic Yeti NFTs The Manga Upgrade is especially unique it transforms your Prime Machin into a custom manga illustration created with Studio Mirai's artist. How to Enter • Create an Inkray account. • Create your publication. • Apply to join The Nozomi Press community. • Choose one of the three prompts. • Write an original story (AI can help brainstorm or edit, but the voice and story must be your own). • Begin every submission with the required header: Author Name Prompt Number Character Feature(s) • Publish your story directly inside The Nozomi Press community before July 31. Judging focuses heavily on: • Originality • Lore knowledge • World-building • Writing quality • Emotional impact Why This Is Bigger Than Just Winning These aren't ordinary writing contests. They're an opportunity to build your reputation on Inkray while showcasing both your technical understanding and your storytelling skills. Whether you're passionate about AI, decentralized publishing, or immersive fiction, there's a competition waiting for you. And the best part is; You can enter both. The question is which one are you writing first? ✍️