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@Alexnharvey
I think it will not. Chain life is determined by wear on the inner surfaces (pin/bushing wear). Wear on the rollers which bear against the chain ring and the exterior of the bushing (or bushingless surface) is irrelevant for life although can become noisy. I do not think that tooth profile can impact on the inner surface wear although I suppose it might increase roller wear?
On the other hand, we know chains wear rapidly to 'match' a worn chain ring or sprocket and vice versa, a worn chain will wear the sprocket and ring. A harder wearing chainring should theoretically take longer to become worn.