Ethereum is projected to surpass Solana in performance by 2026, according to a ChatGPT analysis. The forecast highlights Ethereum's evolving network economics, increased institutional adoption, and the expansion of layer-2 solutions as key factors. The strengthening of Ethereum's fee-burn mechanism, particularly as rollups scale, is expected to enhance its economic model. In contrast, Solana's higher inflation rate may pose challenges despite its retail-driven growth in 2025. Ethereum's constrained issuance and potential for net deflation are seen as significant advantages over Solana.