Very few threads are really "dry". There's machining oils and preservatives on all of them (except very old ones where it's worn off or evaporated) whether you add it or not.
The "30W default" is for automotive assembly where the ambient oils have been removed by (e.g.) parts washing fluids. Bicycle practice might be different, but it hardly matters given the wide range of most torque specs.
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