diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 7b75d6b0..4dd82683 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -181,7 +181,7 @@ certikcli tx staking create-validator \
   --min-self-delegation="1" \
   --gas="auto" \
   --gas-adjustment=1.5 \
-  --fees=5000uctk \
+  --fees=6000uctk \
   --from=<validator chain account name>
 ```