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Head to head

Ethereum vs Solana

Is it even close?

The short answer

Ethereum wins, 71 to 58, on all three scores.

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ETH · Crypto

Ethereum

…

HoldFull analysis

SOL · Crypto

Solana

…

AvoidFull analysis

Scores

ETH

SOL

Composite
71
(higher)
58
Moat
76
(higher)
55
Growth
71
(higher)
61
Valuation
66
(higher)
65

Price targets

ETH

SOL

Bear
$1,200
$50
Base
$2,800
$115
Bull
$5,500
$240
Upside to base
—
—

Growth

ETH

SOL

Revenue CAGR, 3–5 yr
8–14%
6-12%

Moats

ETH

SOL

Network Effects
Strong (higher)
Intact
Schelling Point
Intact (higher)
Weakened
Credible Neutrality
Intact (higher)
Weakened
Regulatory Incumbency
Intact
Intact
Security Budget
Intact
Intact

Shaded cells mark the higher score or stronger moat on each row. Valuation and composite use the live price when it is available, the same as each stock page.

Ethereum or Solana? Common questions

Which is the better buy, Ethereum or Solana?

Ethereum wins, 71 to 58, on all three scores. Our rating: Ethereum Hold, Solana Avoid.

Does Ethereum or Solana have the wider moat?

Ethereum scores 76 on moat to Solana's 55. Ethereum is rated stronger on network effects, schelling point and credible neutrality.

Which is growing faster, Ethereum or Solana?

Ethereum scores 71 on growth to Solana's 61. We expect Ethereum to grow 8–14% a year, Solana 6–12%.

Is Ethereum or Solana cheaper right now?

Ethereum scores 66 on valuation to Solana's 65. In our base case, Ethereum has more upside: +2% vs −3%.

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Scores in the answers use the price each valuation was last struck at; the table above updates with the live price. Not investment advice.