• 𝒍𝒆𝒎𝒂𝒏𝒏@lemmy.one
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    1 year ago

    Your instance usually downloads a copy of that image to serve faster. It’s not entirely clear cut how this works since it varies, but in this instance the content was cached by pictrs, turning all federated servers subscribed to the community into distributors