Ethereum

defi eco getting up in arms about researchers or vitalik not pumping their bags is why Ethereum will remain on top

could easily argue that because of ETH economic security, it's able to have cash positive business on top

programmable gold

the issue is whether or not you trust large stakers or more specifically colluding stakers 

it is also a very real possibility as well that other chains attract enough talent from Ethereum that it stagnates

probably more dependent on where the future leads RE economic security worldwide. if VCs can't ZIRP up new chains every 6 months, then the mindshare goes back to BTC/ETH

anything can make sense in crypto if you ask for answers