Register as a DRep
How to register as a DRep
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How to register as a DRep
Last updated
Dashboard From the dashboard, click "Register" in the "Become a DRep" panel:
Roles and Responsibilites Explains what a DRep does, and tells you about the refundable deposit.
DRep Info The DRep name is required, and there are three other fields that are optional: Email, Bio, and Link(s). You can add up to 8 links. This information will be displayed you your DRep page, and publicly available to all users of GovTool
Data storage confirmation DRep data is not stored on-chain. Every DRep must responsibly store their information off-chain and pass that link back to GovTool (on the following screen). You must check the box and agree to this to proceed with registration.
Storing your information There are three steps to storing your information:
Download the file to your computer. This file contains the DRep registration info that you entered in the registration form.
Save the file in a location that will provide you with a publicly-accessible URL.
Copy the URL from the location above and paste it into the URL field.
Example using GitHub See example using IPFS This example uses a new public repo for simplicity.
Upload the file you downloaded in the step above to GitHub
Commit the changes to the repository with the green button at the bottom right
In GitHub, find the file you uploaded, click on it's name.
In Code view, click on the "Raw" button This will take you to the 'Raw' view where you can copy the URL for the code
In the Raw view, click on the URL in the top bar and copy it
Return to GovTool and paste in the URL Then click "Submit"
Sign the transaction in your wallet
Your transaction will be submitted to the blockchain
Now you are registered as a DRep
One of the simplest ways to store data using IPFS is by using the IPFS desktop app. You can download it here: https://docs.ipfs.tech/install/ipfs-desktop/
Choose your platform and download and install the desktop app on your computer.
Upload the .jsonld file you from GovTool to IPFS by using the "Import > File" option on the top right of the screen
Once the file is uploaded, you need to set it's 'pinning'. Select the file in the list, click on the three dots at the far right of the screen, and choose "Set Pinning"
Click the "Local Node" checkbox and then the "Apply" button
You will now see the Files list again. Click the three dots again, and choose "Share Link"
Click "Copy" to copy the link
Paste it back into GovTool and click "Submit"
Sign the transaction with your wallet:
Your transaction will be checked and submitted:
You can return to the dashboard, and when the transaction is submitted, you will see your DRep registration there.
You are now registered and can vote as a DRep and also accept delegated voting power from others.