When it comes to Lighter's long-term prospects, there's a fundamental question worth examining: Can a project truly thrive without a charismatic figurehead? History suggests charisma matters. Investors, communities, and partners alike respond to compelling leadership. Yet here's the tension—if Lighter manages to break that mold and succeed anyway, it would challenge everything we've learned about founder-led narratives. The real test isn't whether the project has a compelling voice today, but whether its fundamentals can carry it forward regardless. That's no small feat.