๐Ÿ‘› 2. Set Up a Wallet

๐Ÿ”’ 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.


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€” itโ€™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.


๐ŸฆŠ 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 MetaMaskโ€™s simple interface.

  • Interact with dApps: Use MetaMask to access decentralized applications built on QIEโ€™s EVM layer.


How to Set Up MetaMask for QIE:

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

  2. Open MetaMask and click โ€˜Add Networkโ€™.

  3. 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/

  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!


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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