A user on Twitter, known as @that_anokha_boy, shared insights about a proxy they set up on a particular app, revealing that it allows them to bypass usage restrictions imposed by the app. They noted that approximately 270,000 engineers from Coinbase are involved in calculating user activity on the client side. By blocking a specific API related to logging tokens, the user claims to have gained unrestricted access to all models offered by the app. The user expressed confusion over the app's branding, referring to it as "pearai_model," while suggesting that it primarily utilizes base models internally. They also pointed out that the app does not save chat sessions and lacks features such as code completion and code indexing. This led to their skepticism about the app's funding from Y Combinator (YC), questioning the investment decisions made by the organization and suggesting that they might benefit from having a technology analyst on their team. The thread highlights concerns about the app's functionality and the implications of its development, particularly in relation to its perceived lack of innovation and reliance on existing technologies. The user’s commentary raises broader questions about the standards and criteria used by investors when evaluating tech startups.