VitaNova is a semi vanilla SMP that runs on community effort and feels like it wants everyone to have a good time. It supports 1.21+ and it has an active growing player base.
The server uses plugins that add custom fishing and farming so you can chase rare fish and grow valuable plants for profit. There is also a land protection system so you can claim your area and keep your base safer from thieves.
There is a custom world with lots of space still untamed so exploring and settling early matters. You can also team up for custom boss fights to earn crate keys and other rewards.
It is fully free to play and the server says you can earn ranks items and perks just by playing with nothing locked behind a paywall.
VitaNovaSMP Semi Vanilla Community Adventure
Base claiming safetyCustom terrain spawnevent focused serverGrowing player communityRare fish hunting
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPSkybound Realms Island Empire Wars

Skybound Realms is a sky island server where you start building up your own island and try to turn it into a huge empire. It feels like a mix of grinding and trading and fighting so you always have something to do.
The economy is a big part of it. There is an auction house for player trading and a custom shop system that is meant to stay balanced. The server uses two currencies with money and gems so you can chase different kinds of progress.
If you like side activities there is a custom fishing area with over 140 custom fish. There are also crates with big rewards and rare loot. PvP is there when you want to prove yourself and there is a custom mine for grinding.
The staff says development is active and updates are happening. Dungeons are planned for the future so people can get ready for that. Console players are supported too if you follow the connection instructions.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPInfinite Islands Boss Fights Forever
Community staff recruitingCustom cave delvingnew player friendlyNo wipe islandsProgression focused server
This server is all about building on infinite islands that never reset so you can keep growing forever.
There are custom cave systems with multiple levels. The ores regenerate and there are custom mobs plus bosses to fight.
Fishing is a big thing here with over 100 unique textured fish to catch and collect. There are also 60 fishing mobs to hunt.
The server has hundreds of quests so you always have something to do and a clear way to progress.
Seasonal payouts are a thing so you can compete hard or just play casual and still have fun.
It is profile based so if you get bored of your island you can start a new one and switch back whenever you want. It also runs on version 1.21+ with 1.21.10 native support and they are recruiting staff members too.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IP
