This server is called HoneySMP and it is run by a small group that really wants a close community. It is not one of those giant servers where you feel like a number or you instantly hit a paywall. Here it feels like people actually notice when you join and talk.
The main vibe is community focused survival. At spawn there is a community chest area where you can take what you need and leave what you do not need. That makes it way easier for new players to get started and not feel super behind.
They do weekly events like Elytra races and a custom thing called Honey Heist where people hop in voice chat and play together. It sounds more like hanging out with friends than just grinding alone.
The server does not do pay to win. Everything like ranks and keys can be earned just by playing the game. So if you like grinding and feeling like you earned stuff this is good.
There are some unique features they coded. One of them is key forging where you can combine keys and try to upgrade them into better tiers. There is also a player driven economy where you can sell farm goods and run shops.
The server supports both Java and Bedrock so friends on PC Xbox PS5 or mobile can all play together. They are looking for builders redstoners and explorers who want a place to stay for a long time and make it their home.

