diff --git a/lbrynet/daemon/Daemon.py b/lbrynet/daemon/Daemon.py
index 8c42ec45a..f026525da 100644
--- a/lbrynet/daemon/Daemon.py
+++ b/lbrynet/daemon/Daemon.py
@@ -2349,6 +2349,7 @@ class Daemon(AuthJSONRPCServer):
         """
 
         def _disp(address):
+            address = str(address)
             log.info("Got unused wallet address: " + address)
             return defer.succeed(address)