๐ 2. Set Up a Wallet
๐ CLI Wallet Management with qied keys
qied keys
Step 1: Generate a New Wallet Key
Create a new wallet key pair (private + public key):
qied keys add <wallet_name>
Replace
<wallet_name>
with your preferred name.You will be prompted to set a secure password to encrypt your key.
Step 2: List Existing Wallet Keys
To see all wallet keys stored locally:
qied keys list
This will display your wallet names and their associated addresses.
Step 3: Recover Wallet from Seed Phrase
If you have an existing seed phrase, restore your wallet with:
qied keys add <wallet_name> --recover
Enter your mnemonic seed phrase when prompted.
Step 4: Export Public Address
To get the public address of a wallet key:
qied keys show <wallet_name> -a
Step 5: Delete a Wallet Key (Optional)
qied keys delete <wallet_name>
Additional Tips:
Backup your seed phrase securely โ itโs the only way to recover your wallet.
Never share your private key or password.
Use these CLI commands only on trusted machines.
For transactions, use the
--from <wallet_name>
flag referencing your wallet name.
๐ฆ GUI Wallets: Using MetaMask with QIE
What is MetaMask?
MetaMask is a popular Web3 browser extension wallet that allows you to interact with Ethereum-compatible blockchains through a graphical interface. Since QIE supports EVM compatibility, you can use MetaMask (or similar wallets) to manage your QIE coins and interact with dApps.
How MetaMask Works with QIE:
Add QIE Network to MetaMask: You manually configure MetaMask to connect to the QIE blockchain by adding the network details.
Manage QIE Coins: Once connected, you can send, receive, and stake QIE coins using MetaMaskโs simple interface.
Interact with dApps: Use MetaMask to access decentralized applications built on QIEโs EVM layer.
How to Set Up MetaMask for QIE:
Install MetaMask browser extension (Chrome, Firefox, Brave).
Open MetaMask and click โAdd Networkโ.
Enter QIE network details:
Network Name: QIE Mainnet
RPC URL:
https://rpc5mainnet.qie.digital/
Chain ID:
1990
Currency Symbol:
QIE
Block Explorer URL:
https://mainnet.qie.digital/
Save and switch to the QIE network.
Import your wallet using seed phrase or create a new account.
Start managing your QIE coins!
Advantages of Using MetaMask with QIE:
User-friendly interface for coin management.
Supports multiple networks, so you can manage QIE alongside Ethereum and other chains.
Seamless interaction with EVM-compatible dApps on QIE.
Well-known and widely supported across Web3 projects.
Important Security Tips:
Only add trusted RPC URLs and network details.
Keep your MetaMask seed phrase and private keys secure and private.
Beware of phishing sites and always verify the dApps you connect t
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