Hosting a blog on Matrix

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2021-05-25 08:30:04

One thing about me is that I'm a fan of decentralized network protocols. Decentralized protocols — think DNS, SMTP+IMAP, HTTP — form a strong foundation of the Internet. Also, I have fond memories of using XMPP and its transports to chat with my friends in the early 2010s. This is why I look forward to the future of Matrix, an open protocol for decentralized, real-time network communications.

Another thing about me is that I like to tinker with software and enjoy working on… call it unusual problems. I also like to read about people doing weird cool things with tech, so I figured that maybe it would be cool to have a blog.

Therefore it makes perfect sense that one time during a shower I've got an idea: what if I could combine the two and host a blog on Matrix?

I guess this is likely the first question that comes to mind. It's probably not the best way to host a blog. After all, you can use any hosted blog platform like WordPress or write some Markdown in a Git repository and use a static site generator like Eleventy or Hugo. This would make your life easier.