alt Hacker NewsAlex (the OpenRouter founder) and I went for walks to Sightglass coffee on Divisadero St during our weekly office hours @ HF0 in the Fall of '23.
On one walk I asked 'why are you doing another startup?'
For context, his last one, OpenSea, was valued well into the billions, so it wasn't for money.
His reply: "I just love solving all the puzzles."
It's incredibly hard to compete with someone who is playing the game for the love of the game.
Kudos on playing well, Alex.
OpenSea is full of scams, has not added any real value to anyone or society.
DOn't get me wrong, great for him to make money and being able to move fast and succeed, but you could play this game to if you want.