> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://drepchain.gitbook.io/toolkit/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://drepchain.gitbook.io/toolkit/getting-started/becoming-a-drep/creating-a-drep-profile/creating-drep-metadata.md).

# Creating DRep Metadata

The standard DRep metadata structure to follow when setting up a public DRep profile.

## DRep Metadata

In CIP-1694, optional data submitted on-chain by DReps to provide extra context about themselves typically follows this structure;

* Name 
* DRep Bio *(optional)* provides context about DRep
  * Objectives 
  * Motivations
  * Qualifications
  * Link
  * Social identity
  * Metadata URL

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## **How To Create A Professional DRep Profile**

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### **Individuals Profile**

Individuals refer to a single person registered account, who represents personal interests (and interests of delegators) during voting and decision-making.

Set up your DRep profile by providing the necessary information in each form field&#x20;

* Provide your DRep name or recognizable alias in the “required field.”
* In the optional fields (about you section), you can fill in with your Email, Bio and Social media contact.
  * Use a valid email address&#x20;
  * Provide a detailed summary of your background, objectives, motivations and qualifications&#x20;

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From the dashboard - ↖️click on “view your profile details” on the card titled “You are Registered as a&#x20;

DRep” to edit

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### Group/Organizational Profile

Groups in this context refer to multiple registered DReps, typically organizational DReps, who make team-focused decisions in governance and voting, and represent the interests of ada-holders, who most likely are whales in the ecosystem.

When creating an organizational DRep profile, you’ll need to;&#x20;

* Connect a multisig wallet address (see compatible wallet list)
* Decide who controls the DRep ID for the entity
* Establish an organisational structure and voting scheme (e.g., all proposals require 2-3 signatures), depending on the number of team members
* First, visit [gov.tools](https://gov.tools/), click “connect wallet” and proceed to the dashboard
* Click on “Register as a DRep” and fill in your Metadata in the form fields&#x20;
* An organizational profile metadata should include:
  * Official name
  * Website/social proof
  * Outlined team structure&#x20;
  * Detailed summary
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For testing purposes, kindly access the TestNet version with this link: [https://preview.gov.tools](https://preview.gov.tools/)
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### Individual DRep and Organisational DRep Comparison

Refer to the table below for a quick comparison of Individual DReps vs Group/Organizational DReps

| Aspect               | Individual DRep                                    | Organizational DRep                                                                   |
| -------------------- | -------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Identity             | Represent a single person                          | Represent a group/entity (DAO,Foundation etc.)                                        |
| Voting Power         | Personal stake plus delegated stakes               | Combined stake of organization and delegators                                         |
| Decision-Making      | Single-person decision making and voting rationale | Requires multisig voting consensus to confirm internal decisions and voting rationale |
| Stake Delegation     | Typically attracts community members               | Often attracts institutional delegators                                               |
| Metadata Requirement | Optional personal details                          | Must disclose team structure, policies, qualifications etc.                           |
| Accountability       | Personal reputation                                | Shared team responsibility                                                            |
| Best For             | Ada-holders, governance advocates                  | Projects,DAO’s, Venture funds, Nonprofits                                             |
|                      |                                                    |                                                                                       |

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