ICT vs SMC: Different Names for the Same Concepts or Fundamentally Different?

This debate comes up constantly. Is ICT fundamentally different from SMC (Smart Money Concepts), or are they largely the same framework with different terminology? **Similarities:** - Both focus on liquidity sweeps and stop hunts - Both use structure analysis - Both use order blocks as key entry zones - Both attribute moves to "institutional" activity **Differences:** - ICT has a more systematic, timed approach (Power of 3, kill zones, Silver Bullet) - SMC is more flexible/interpretive — focuses on market structure first - ICT methodology comes directly from one source with consistent internal logic - SMC has many versions from different creators — inconsistent terminology **My view:** SMC is essentially a simplified/popularized version of ICT concepts. Pure ICT is more complete but has a steeper learning curve. Which framework do you use — ICT, SMC, or a hybrid? And have you found one more effective than the other in live trading?