The market of cryptocurrencies is a highly volatile environment where the technologies change rapidly and the priority of the investors constantly changes. Two of the best possible prospects in 2026 are Cardano (ADA), a well-established Layer-1 blockchain, and the newer Ethereum-based Ozak AI (OZ), an AI-powered blockchain. Although Cardano is popular due to its stability and research-centered gains, market analysts are increasingly arguing that Ozak AI has a niche focus, lower price entry, and structural advantages, which would allow it to beat ADA over time. In this article, we investigate the logic of this forecast using clear data, presale data, and comparative analysis.