diff --git a/core/utils.py b/core/utils.py
index 1c1b3f2d..c0ec9e04 100644
--- a/core/utils.py
+++ b/core/utils.py
@@ -154,4 +154,4 @@ def get_transaction_receipt(self, hash):
         return self.w3.eth.get_transaction_receipt(hash)
 
     def get_balance(self, address):
-        self.w3.eth.get_balance(address)
+        return self.w3.eth.get_balance(address)