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@@ -44,7 +44,7 @@ kvcli keys add <your_wallet_name>
 #### Create a Genesis Transaction
 ```
 kvd add-genesis-account $(kvcli keys show <your_wallet_name> -a) 1000000kva
-kvd gentx --name <your_wallet_name> --amount 1000000kva
+kvd gentx --name <your_wallet_name> --amount 1000000kva --ip <your-public-ip>
 ```
 
 A genesis transaction should be written to `$HOME/.kvd/config/gentx/gentx-<gen_tx_hash>.json`