In crypto, culture is often what sets winners apart. When a project has a strong community narrative and shared values, it creates something that money alone can't replicate—that's your real moat. Teams can fork the code, competitors can copy the features, but they can't easily duplicate the vibe and loyalty you've built. That's why the most resilient projects tend to be the ones where people actually believe in what they're doing, not just chasing the next pump. The culture becomes the defense mechanism.