[ss248]

Yeah, i have read the reddit post now [1].

If i understood correctly, Nintendo only allows access to online features of the game specified in that particular certificate.

[1] - https://www.reddit.com/r/SwitchHacks/comments/8rxg26/psa_str...

[Scaevolus]

This does mean that you can buy a game, hack it using a modded console, and play online.

This doesn't prevent cheating in online games, just piracy.