In some ways they are not, I have already addressed this to multiple people, so wont do it again. Will try find a link. Its not the same, but market cap is a very important mechanic - we can argue what stage Cardano is in, and what value it currently has, sure - but at the end of the day ADA must represent its market cap in equal value for it to maintain it. Thats a fact.
world trade center, just go to the pictures.
@ZCryt0Knight made a good response too, and I believe I did make follow up. Just not not on his third response.