👛 2. Set Up a Wallet

🔒 CLI Wallet Management with 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.

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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.

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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.

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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 — it’s 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.

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🦊 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 MetaMask’s simple interface.

• Interact with dApps: Use MetaMask to access decentralized applications built on QIE’s EVM layer.

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How to Set Up MetaMask for QIE:

1. Install MetaMask browser extension (Chrome, Firefox, Brave).

2. Open MetaMask and click ‘Add Network’.

3. Enter QIE network details:

   • Network Name: QIEMainnet

   • RPC URL: https://rpc5mainnet.qie.digital/

   • Chain ID: 1990

   • Currency Symbol: QIEV3

   • Block Explorer URL: https://mainnet.qie.digital/

4. Save and switch to the QIE network.

5. Import your wallet using seed phrase or create a new account.

6. Start managing your QIE coins!

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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.

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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