Guides
DRep Delegation#
DRep (Delegation Representative) delegation enables users to participate in Cardano's governance system by assigning their voting power to chosen representatives. By integrating DRep delegation into your application, you empower users to influence the blockchain's future without requiring them to actively participate in every governance decision.
API Endpoint#
URL: https://preprod.api.ada-anvil.app/v2/services/transactions/build
Method: POST
Headers: Content-Type: application/json, x-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY
Request Format#
{
"changeAddress": "addr_test1...",
"utxos": ["8282...", "8282..."],
"delegations": [
{
"type": "drep",
"address": "addr_test1...",
"keyHash": "drep13d6sxkyz6st9h65qqrzd8ukpywhr8swe9f6357qntgjqye0gttd"
}
]
}Parameter Details#
| Parameter | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
type |
Must be "drep" |
"drep" |
address |
User's full address | "addr_test1..." |
keyHash |
DRep ID to delegate to | "drep13d6s..." |
utxos |
Array of UTXOs in CBOR hex format | ["8282...", "8282..."] |
Implementation Examples#
Using Fetch API:
Deno & FetchUsing Deno & fetch to delegate to a DRep.
Using cURL:
Transaction Signing#
After building the transaction, it must be signed before submission:
User Interface Examples#
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Eternl's DRep delegation interface provides a good reference