Disclaimer: This section is for educational purposes regarding how the technology works. Piracy is illegal.
Assuming a user has a modded Switch (with a modchip or an early model vulnerable to the Fusée Gelée exploit), here is the typical workflow: switch nsp telegram
Before we discuss channels, let’s clarify the terminology. Traditionally, users found these files on public torrent
Traditionally, users found these files on public torrent sites like The Pirate Bay or forums like /r/SwitchPirates (which was banned). However, these sources have become slow, dangerous, or dead. This is the risk that users ignore the most
Why Telegram? Telegram offers unlimited cloud storage, download speeds that max out your internet connection, and automated "bots" that act like personal file servers. Unlike torrents, you don't need to upload (seed), and unlike janky file-hosters (looking at you, 1ficher), Telegram has no wait times or captchas.
This is the risk that users ignore the most. Telegram channels are unregulated. Anyone can upload a file labeled "Super_Mario_Wonder.nsp" that is actually malicious software.