Dev speculates Sol 6.1 launched at ~30x lower price to offset weaker model
jarrodwatts · x · 2026-09-30
Developer @jarrodwatts floats an unverified theory: Opus 5.5 was shockingly good, and Astra 6.1 was quietly shelved over "safety concerns" and re-released as Sol 6.1. He argues Sol 6.1 isn't as strong, so it launched at roughly 30x lower pricing to compensate, with subscription usage also cut. Pure speculation with no official confirmation.
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