The glossy numbers about more models on OpenRouter, from 63 to 668, don't automatically mean better options or actual utility.
This is a classic case of hype over substance; simply having more choices doesn't prove they're secure or even functional for everyday use.
What changes tomorrow for someone trying to process a secure payment or a DigiD application? Will these new models genuinely prevent a phishing scam or just add more complexity?
Until they demonstrate a clear improvement in real cash flow or digital safety, it's just more options in a crowded market, not necessarily progress.