Sova Protocol
Cross-chain liquidity infrastructure for Bitcoin and digital assets
Sova is the liquidity layer for cross-chain cryptocurrency. The protocol provides unified infrastructure for moving digital assets across blockchain networks through intent-based settlement—without bridges, wrapped tokens, or custodial intermediaries.
Status: Live on Base Mainnet with active vault operations and cross-chain settlement.
The Problem
Cross-chain asset movement remains the largest unsolved friction in cryptocurrency:
Bridge Liquidity Caps
Large transfers fragment across multiple transactions and routes
Wrapped Token Risk
Bridge exploits have caused billions in losses from wrapped asset depegs
Settlement Latency
Hours or days to move assets between networks
Execution Fragmentation
Users navigate multiple protocols, interfaces, and signing flows
Sova eliminates these frictions with purpose-built infrastructure for institutional-grade cross-chain settlement.
Protocol Architecture
The protocol consists of three integrated systems:
Vaults
ERC-4626 tokenized vaults that aggregate liquidity for cross-chain settlement. Depositors provide cbBTC, receive svBTC yield-bearing tokens, and earn fees from solver activity.
Standard: ERC-4626 tokenized vault
Asset: cbBTC (Coinbase Wrapped Bitcoin)
Yield Source: Real economic activity from settlement fees
Network: Base Mainnet
Swap
Cross-chain asset exchange across 50+ networks with native Bitcoin and Zcash support. Intent-based settlement delivers native assets directly—no wrapped tokens.
Coverage: 50+ EVM chains, Bitcoin, Zcash, Solana
Settlement: Intent-based via decentralized solver network
Output: Native assets, not wrapped representations
Solver Network
Decentralized execution layer that fulfills cross-chain intents. Solvers compete on price, with the best quote winning execution rights.
Model: Competitive auction for each intent
Settlement: Atomic execution with automatic refunds on failure
Collateral: Solvers post bonds to guarantee fulfillment
Intent-Based Settlement
Sova uses an intent model rather than traditional bridge architecture:
1. Intent Declaration
User specifies desired outcome (e.g., "swap 1,000 USDC for BTC")
2. Solver Auction
Network of solvers compete to fulfill the intent at best price
3. Atomic Execution
Winning solver executes settlement, user receives native assets
4. Finality
Cross-chain settlement completes in minutes, not hours
This model eliminates wrapped token risk. Users receive native BTC, not a bridge IOU.
Supported Networks
EVM Chains
Base, Ethereum, Arbitrum, Optimism, Polygon, BNB Chain, Avalanche, zkSync Era, Linea, Scroll, Blast, Mode, Mantle, Zora, Unichain, Sonic, Sei, Berachain, and 30+ additional networks.
Non-EVM Chains
Bitcoin
SegWit (bc1q...), Taproot (bc1p...), Legacy (1..., 3...)
Zcash
Transparent (t1...)
Solana
Standard addresses
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