I'm playing around with IRCv3 currently, specifically persistent channel history (no bouncer).

I've set up an ergo^1 server for experimenting. Channel history is currently in draft stage; and maybe it will be forever.

If any of you want to drop by for some reason and want to try it out: #hn on exp3.irc.basilikum.monster:6697

See here for a list of IRCv3 capable clients (draft/chathistory for history support): https://ircv3.net/software/clients

[1] https://ergo.chat/