was checking out tube.privacytools.io, it seems there is always at least one peer on every video, is that the uploader? or a server acting as a back up when no one else is watching?

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@yeahmate12 Server acts as backup when no one else is watching. More people watching = more peer to peer bandwidth and less load on server to serve content.

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