Stripe didn’t really buy OpenRouter because of the ‘singularity’

Stripe confirmed on Wednesday that it was buying OpenRouter. While the company didn't disclose the deal price, sources told the New York Times that it paid $7. That's a huge step up from OpenRouter's $1. 3 billion valuation in May. To put that price into context, the founders alone will reportedly receive $1.

What are your thoughts on this move and its broader impact on the ecosystem?

Reference: TechCrunch (https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/19/stripe-didnt-really-buy-openrouter-because-of-the-singularity/)