Using xLog to build your own blog is a very simple, efficient, and modern way, suitable for those without front-end development experience to get started quickly. xLog is a blog platform built on the principles of Web3 and decentralization, with content hosted by default on Arweave (a permanent storage network), and users only need a wallet to start writing.
✅ 1. Preparation#
1. A cryptocurrency wallet (recommended to use a wallet that supports WalletConnect)#
Supported wallets for xLog include:
- MetaMask
- Rainbow
- imToken
- OKX Wallet etc.
2. Some AR tokens (optional, for permanently storing content on Arweave)#
🛠️ 2. Start building your xLog blog#
1. Visit the official website#
Open the xLog official website: https://xlog.app/
2. Connect your wallet#
- Click "Connect Wallet" in the upper right corner
- Select a wallet and authorize login
- The first login will automatically create a blog space
3. Set up your blog#
After entering the backend, you can set:
- Blog name and description
- Custom avatar and cover
- Custom domain name (a subdomain will be provided by default, such as
yourname.xlog.app)
4. Start writing articles#
- Click "Write" to create a new article
- Supports Markdown format
- Each article published will be uploaded to Arweave, ensuring immutability and permanent storage (you can also choose to keep it only on xLog, not on-chain)
🌐 3. Bind a custom domain name (optional)#
xLog supports binding your own domain name:
1. Set DNS records with your domain provider#
Add a CNAME record pointing to cname.xlog.app
2. Bind the domain in the xLog backend#
Go to the settings page, add your domain, and verify
📦 4. Backup and migration (advanced)#
xLog supports exporting content to:
- Markdown files
- Arweave storage hashes
- IPFS nodes
This way, even if xLog is no longer maintained officially, your blog content can still exist permanently.
✨ Summary of advantages#
| Advantages | Description |
|---|---|
| Minimalist | No need for servers, deployment, or development experience |
| Decentralized | Supports permanent storage, content is immutable |
| Free | Basic features are free, unless you actively choose to go on-chain |
| Highly customizable | Supports domains, styles, avatars, NFTs, etc. |
🚀 Recommended uses#
- Personal blogs in the Web3/crypto space
- Decentralized identity (DID) content display platform
- Technical blogs, writing showcases, NFT portfolios
If you need a traditional Web2 style, fully customizable blogging system, such as WordPress, Hexo, or Hugo, you can also let me know, and I can provide a complete solution from setup to deployment. But if you want to experience a "no-code" blogging experience, xLog is one of the simplest and most elegant choices.