diff --git a/cmd/puppeth/wizard_genesis.go b/cmd/puppeth/wizard_genesis.go
index 4631360ad3..1b8402766a 100644
--- a/cmd/puppeth/wizard_genesis.go
+++ b/cmd/puppeth/wizard_genesis.go
@@ -122,8 +122,8 @@ func (w *wizard) makeGenesis() {
 		genesis.Config.XDPoS.Period = uint64(w.readDefaultInt(2))
 
 		fmt.Println()
-		fmt.Println("How many XDC should be rewarded to masternode? (default = 350)")
-		genesis.Config.XDPoS.Reward = uint64(w.readDefaultInt(350))
+		fmt.Println("How many XDC should be rewarded to masternode? (default = 5000)")
+		genesis.Config.XDPoS.Reward = uint64(w.readDefaultInt(5000))
 
 		fmt.Println()
 		fmt.Println("Who own the first masternodes? (mandatory)")