Opinions#
I haven't heard much about blogs on the blockchain. I came across IPFS a long time ago. If it's used for blogging, access is very restricted. Without a VPN, it's impossible to open, and even for slightly larger images, it depends on the speed of the nodes.
Another issue is that it's not editable. It's difficult to write articles without making changes, but on the blockchain, data cannot be modified, which makes it a bit inconvenient.
There's also the issue of cost. It doesn't matter if there are only a few articles; there are plenty of platforms that offer free hosting. However, it's not a lot, and it's definitely cheaper than buying your own server.
However#
If there are some articles that I don't need to worry about access issues and just want to publish them, whether people read them or not, and I don't want to maintain a separate server or be subject to too much control (I have nothing to do with gambling or drugs), then using blockchain data can be considered. The data will always be there (although I'm not sure about this, I remember that IPFS will recycle unused data at regular intervals), and there's no need to worry about domain names and servers. Perfect!
XLOG#
Before XLOG, there were two other well-known blockchain-based blogging platforms. I haven't played with them, so I can't comment. Personally, I'm not a fan of joining in just for the sake of it. I usually consider trying similar products when there are a few more available (except for ChatGPT, which is a magical tool).
Currently, XLOG looks good. The management interface is simple, but it's a bit difficult to get started for the first time (with wallets and fees). You can go to this website to claim coins [faucet.crossbell.io]. Other than that, there aren't any major issues. The future will depend on whether the developers can continue to maintain it.