Ratings always reflect the strength of the player pool one is up against. The competition on Lichess is certainly softer than elsewhere, so the ratings should be higher.
Individual ratings on chess sites also reflect how well someone does with limited time. Some guys are are incredibly quick and may achieve a high rating just by outclicking their opponents, others are slow and suck at blitz or bullet while actually being decent chessplayers.
Individual ratings on chess sites also reflect how well someone does with limited time. Some guys are are incredibly quick and may achieve a high rating just by outclicking their opponents, others are slow and suck at blitz or bullet while actually being decent chessplayers.