I found a Java survival server called JSMC that started because the owner got tired of the same friend group worlds dying after two weeks.
This one is meant to keep going even after the Ender Dragon. It has been on the same world for about 8 months with no wipes and no resets. The pace is slower and it does not lean on gimmicks.
People focus on builds that are meant to last and a lot of the map is set up in themed areas so it feels connected over time. Not everyone stays forever but the players who do stick around tend to stay for months.
A Survival World That Never Resets

GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPHardcore Style Survival No Regen No F3

I found a new survival server that is trying to feel slower and harder than normal vanilla. It is built to push players to work together if they want to stay alive.
You do not get natural health regen so food will not magically heal you. You have to use healing items. Debug info is reduced too so you will not have easy coordinates.
The world has a small border and custom terrain so it feels less familiar. Structures are more rare. Mobs are also harder since they can spawn with stronger armor and enchants.
It is whitelisted and you have to apply to get in.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPMCVerse Permanent No Reset Survival SMP

MCVerse is a mostly vanilla survival server made for long term projects and long breaks. The world is permanent and it is built around not losing your stuff to grief. It is a chill place where you can build at your own pace and not worry about resets.
The main survival SMP is a classic grind but you can also use player markets if you want. There are claims plus a map and stuff like clans and fishing contests. You can rank up for free just by playing and all perks are available for free.
Chat is kept pretty clean with low tolerance for swearing. Public chat is meant to stay on Minecraft and gaming topics.
There is also a hardcore vanilla mode that is no grief and has extra biome variety. If you want something simpler there is a vanilla no grief server with smaller claims and worlds that run for about 6 to 12 months. There is a creative plots server too for testing and basic experimenting.
It has some optional quality of life features like teleport. Builders also get fun decoration tools like armor stands mini blocks and heads.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPRezzCraft SMP Long-Term Survival Economy

RezzCraft is a survival multiplayer server that is built to last. The whole idea is slow and steady progress and a world that does not reset all the time. The economy is earned in game only and there is no pay to win at all.
You can make money by exploring mining farming and building. You can trade with other players use the auction house or use the server shop. There are also server orders where you complete requests for in game currency. The shop and orders are made to keep the economy balanced and not turn into some easy exploit.
Gameplay is mostly vanilla survival with some quality of life stuff that does not mess up balance. It feels good for builders grinders explorers and casual players who just want to chill and still feel progress.
There is land protection so you can claim your base and keep it safe from griefers and thieves. You can build alone or with friends and not worry about losing everything.
PvP is optional here. You only fight if you want to so peaceful players can just focus on building and trading.
Cosmetics on the server are all earned with in game currency. They are only visual and do not give any gameplay advantage. It is more like a reward for playing a lot and being part of the server instead of paying real money.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IP
