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Yes, community largely determines a project’s long-term fate. In open-source software, startups, and development initiatives, strong engagement drives contributions, innovation, sustainability, and resilience—while weak or declining community often leads to stagnation or failure.
arxiv.org
Tying to prior ideas: like taste shaped by aesthetics or travel as social capital, vibrant communities convert participation into lasting value and influence.
medium.com
Explore more: https://arxiv.org/html/2510.15408v2
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