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What dream? A domain's quite practical for self-hosting one's own server for all sorts of things. Doesn't have to be the "next big thing". This is the way the internet used to be.
Perhaps your dream of self hosting is dead
Right? A little script auto to update your DNS records assuming you don't have a static IP, now you can remote in much easier. And don't have to memorize your IP.
Most routers have dynamic dns updaters built in nowadays.
I've been meaning to get one to use as a fixed email, even if I change the underlying email provider. Not able to select a domain name though ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ naming is always the hardest part