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# 🪙 7. Get Some QIE Coins

#### 💰 **Step 1: Check Account Balance**

```bash
qied query account <your-address> \
  --node tcp://localhost:26657 \
  --home "$HOME/.qieMainnetNode"

```

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#### 🔑 **Step 2: Export EVM Private Key (for MetaMask)**

```bash
qied keys unsafe-export-eth-key validator --home "$HOME/.qieMainnetNode"
```

Copy the private key and import it into MetaMask as a new wallet. If the account has insufficient funds for the amount you want to stake as a validator, please send the required funds to this address.

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