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At the time those algorithms where developed even computers / networks in the West were painfully slow, compression always had its use. zstd is developed at Fa

At the time those algorithms where developed even computers / networks in the West were painfully slow, compression always had its use. zstd is developed at Facebook, not known for a lack of computing resources.

rbanffy 4y ago
Still, even if you can reduce data footprint on Facebook by 1%, that's the GDP of a small planet right there.