Shinyvale is a smaller and newer SMP that feels like it is built around making money and trading. It has commands like sell and shop plus player shops and player warps so you can set up your own spots and find other players fast.
The world is huge with a 60 million world border so there is tons of space to explore and build. It also lets both Bedrock and Java players play together so more friends can join in.
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GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPRattata SMP Vanilla Survival Community

Rattata SMP is a mature community survival server that tries to stay as close to vanilla as possible. It runs on Paper and it is open to both Java and Bedrock players.
The rules are simple so it feels chill. Do not grief and use common sense. There is no tp and there are no modified loot tables or custom world generation so it stays basic vanilla.
It is set to hard difficulty and it has 33 percent player sleep. There is a live map and the server is whitelist only. Simple voice mod is optional and Core Protect is there with /co i.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPMisty SMP Pure Vanilla Crossplay Forever

Misty SMP is a long term survival server that is fully vanilla and says it has no resets. It is made for people who want a steady world where your builds and progress stick around.
It also lets Java and Bedrock players play together so your friends can join from different devices. Console players can join too by adding the server account as a friend.
There is a Discord for the community and it sounds like they want it to keep growing so you can meet new people. They also have a Bluemap so you can check out the world online.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPGaia Legends Crossplay Semi Vanilla SMP

Gaia Legends is a fresh survival multiplayer server that feels like vanilla but has extra stuff added in. It is crossplay so Java and Bedrock players can play together.
The big thing here is the custom content. There are hundreds of custom items and blocks so you can mess around with new tools and build ideas while it still feels like normal Minecraft.
They also protect builds with land claims and anti grief so your base can stay safe. There is a player economy too with shops and trading plus progression through jobs. The server runs regular events and has custom quests so there is usually something to do with other people.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPRuby Civ Crossplay ZERO LAG CIVILIZATION

I found a survival civilization server called Ruby Civ and it is built for people who want to simulate society in Minecraft.
You can join civilizations and pick a life that sounds fun like merchant thief tyrant or even a king or queen. It is mostly players doing their own thing and the big rule is no hacking and no xraying.
It works on both Java and Bedrock so more friends can join together. The owner says it is heavily optimized and aiming for no lag.
The server is starting this Friday so it feels like a fresh start where everyone can jump in early.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPChill No PvP Vanilla SMP Fresh Map

LuckyGem is a vanilla survival SMP on 1.21.11 and the map just started so it feels new and open.
It is whitelisted so people have to apply and the community stays respectful and welcoming. PvP is not allowed so it is more about building and surviving together.
It also has Java and Bedrock cross play so more friends can join. It stays semi vanilla with some quality of life plugins and it includes Simple VC for voice chat.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPTroothe SMP Season 5 Mature Survival

TrootheSMP is a friendly survival SMP that supports cross play. It runs in seasons and Season 5 is happening right now. The seasons are made to last long enough so people can actually build stuff make progress and set up shops without getting wiped all the time.
It is not an 18 plus server but everyone is expected to act mature and respectful. The server keeps the survival feel but adds a small set of upgrades that help with building and daily play.
There is Discord integration with account linking plus updates and community tools. The economy is item based and players make physical shops. There are land claims so you can build without worrying about grief. There are also quality of life features like armored Elytra and villager leashes. Simple Voice Chat is supported too.
They also started a Hytale server in the same community and it is still very early.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPKanzo MC Chill Survival Crossplay

Kanzo MC is a chill survival server where you can build farm and explore without it feeling stressful. The community is meant to be friendly and welcoming so it is easy to jump in and just play.
It supports Java and Bedrock crossplay so people can play together on PC console and mobile. It also supports cracked Minecraft so you can still join even if you do not have premium.
There is home and chest protection to help keep your builds and items safe. You can also use player shops and trading plus towns jobs and an economy so the world feels more alive.
It runs on version 1.21.10 for both Java and Bedrock.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPPea SMP Classic Survival No Teleports

PeaMC is a semi vanilla survival server that tries to feel like classic Minecraft. It keeps things simple so you survive travel build and meet people without a bunch of stuff in your face.
There is no teleporting and there are no land claims so you have to move around the world the normal way. You can form teams and invite friends. PvP is allowed but it has limits so builds do not get wrecked. Stuff like TNT beds respawn anchors end crystals and minecart PvP are not allowed. Griefing stealing killing pets and spawn killing are also not allowed.
It is whitelist only so it is harder for trolls to get in. New players also get one day where PvP is off for them unless they choose to turn it off. Java and Bedrock players can both join and it supports versions from 1.7x to 1.21.11. Maces are banned and there are a few fun plugins that do not change the main survival feel.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPStormy Lagoon SMP Crossplay No P2W

Stormy Lagoon is a long term survival server with a fair feel and no pay to win stuff. It has a tight community and staff that stays active and keeps updates coming.
It supports crossplay so Java and Bedrock players can play together. Progression is a big deal here with daily missions and quest milestones plus playtime ranks so you move up just by playing.
The server has custom gear like levelable tools weapons and armor with abilities. There are also custom combat items like a special trident shield and spear.
You get a player driven economy so you can trade and run shops. There is skill leveling with mcMMO and activity rewards like Pearls and Diamonds.
There are monthly resource worlds so you can gather fresh stuff without wrecking the main world. You can also use an RTP menu to jump across five different worlds.
Claims help stop griefing and you can toggle PvP on or off so fights are consensual. You can also set tags and join messages and make canvas art on maps with artmap.
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