Uniqueness
Interpret rarity and confidence for your declared mix of moat types.
Read the words together
Uniqueness appears on the Moat asset and in Your moat network after you declare moat types. Rare, uncommon and common describe how unusual your declared mix is among builders on the board. Read the band beside its confidence: low, medium (moderate) or high. These words describe an estimate from declarations, not independently verified competitive advantage.
What the estimate considers
The estimate considers how often builders declare each of your moat types and your exact mix. When declarations are sparse, it also draws on what published research suggests is common, so an early result carries more uncertainty. As declarations grow, the board provides more of the context. A rare-looking mix in a small sample needs caution; an unavailable estimate does not mean your company is common.
Rarity and resistance to AI
The accompanying plain-language assessment combines rarity with how each declared moat type is expected to hold against AI in the published Moat Type Index. It describes whether the mix looks harder, similar or easier to copy than a typical mix. A rare declaration alone does not establish that a company has built a durable barrier. Investigate the evidence for the actual company and how a capable rival could respond.
Use it as a starting point
Keep confidence, the reading context and the limits of owner declarations beside the band when discussing it. Update declarations when your company changes rather than choosing labels to seek a rarer result. If types have not been declared, start there; if the board is unavailable, return when the source is connected. Uniqueness does not replace the Moat Index, verify a claim or predict investment outcomes.