diff --git a/chain_service/database/models/base.py b/chain_service/database/models/base.py
index 3f4579c..0cfaf17 100644
--- a/chain_service/database/models/base.py
+++ b/chain_service/database/models/base.py
@@ -4,6 +4,7 @@ from pydantic.alias_generators import to_camel
 
 
 class BaseConfig:
+    populate_by_name = True
     alias_generator = to_camel
     json_encoders = {UUID: str}
     arbitrary_types_allowed = True