I have tried traditional self-hosted blogs, like WordPress and Halo, and I currently run a WordPress site.
Of course, there are also static blogs that can be hosted on GitHub Pages. The advantage is that you don't need to have your own server, which reduces maintenance costs, but the configuration can be a bit complicated. I previously experienced Hexo, and managing themes and comments was somewhat complex, so I didn't use it much. Later, I learned about AI coding tools like Cursor, which allowed me to use Python to create a simple static blog hosted on GitHub Pages. I occasionally post some content by copying the prepared markdown into it, generating the webpage, pushing it to the GitHub repository, and it builds automatically. It's a bit of a hassle.
Recently, after switching to a Mac mini, I discovered Planet, a macOS software that can generate static pages and automatically publish them to IPFS, using IPNS for access. I also set up Cloudflare Tunnel to map the built-in IPFS port of Planet and its API to the public network, allowing me to write and publish articles from my phone. It seems I can also set up an IPFS service on a server, pin the generated CID, so I can access it even when my local computer is offline. I find it interesting; this is my Planet blog.
Today, I learned about xlog, a blogging tool on the blockchain, which I have actually seen many times on websites using it. It seems to have comprehensive features, and I believe blockchain is something that will soon be the future; I have been gradually learning about web3 lately.
In fact, I can't write any profound articles; most of my content is just a stream of consciousness and random thoughts. However, the act of tinkering with blogs itself has become the content of my blog and part of my life, from initially playing with Android devices to setting up various DNS services, later researching Mastodon and Nostr, and experimenting with local AI. Recently, I've also created many different types of blogs.
I also enjoy exploring various other people's blogs to see topics that interest me. It feels like a rare online adventure, always bringing unexpected surprises. The blog content is very authentic, unlike large social media platforms where everyone maintains a decent image, expressing various emotions but lacking authenticity.