# Sova Whitepaper

Learn more about Sova's technical architecture and vision in our [whitepaper](https://github.com/SovaNetwork/sova-whitepaper/blob/c8fed583b43a009454e62629f55d9898b9eaba40/Sova_Whitepaper_Draft_2_10_25.pdf).

### Overview

The white paper introduces Sova, a blockchain designed to add programmability to Bitcoin through an EVM-compatible execution environment. Key sections cover:

* **Technical Architecture**: Details on validator-level Bitcoin Core bindings combined with precompile-based VM extensions
* **Asset Integration**: How Sova enables smart contracts to interact with Bitcoin-native assets like Runes and Ordinals
* **Security Model**: Network security approach leveraging pooled security from Ethereum mainnet
* **Execution System**: Comprehensive overview of the execution queue system and validator responsibilities
* **Use Cases**: Detailed examples demonstrating Bitcoin-native DeFi applications
* **Technical Specifications**: Complete documentation of precompiles and protocol design

Developers and technical readers will find in-depth explanations of Sova's approach to bridging Bitcoin's settlement layer with EVM programmability while maintaining Bitcoin's security properties.
