> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.sova.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.sova.io/sova-for-users/flow-of-funds/onchain-deposit-flow.md).

# Deposit Flow

> **Deposit cbBTC, receive svBTC, start earning.**

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## Overview

| Step | Action         | Time         |
| ---- | -------------- | ------------ |
| 1    | Connect wallet | —            |
| 2    | Approve cbBTC  | \~10 seconds |
| 3    | Deposit cbBTC  | \~10 seconds |
| 4    | Receive svBTC  | Immediate    |

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## Step-by-Step

### Step 1: Connect Wallet

Connect your Web3 wallet to the Sova app on Base Mainnet.

| Supported Wallets |
| ----------------- |
| MetaMask          |
| Coinbase Wallet   |
| Rainbow           |
| WalletConnect     |

> **Network Check**
>
> Ensure you're connected to Base (Chain ID: 8453). The app will prompt you to switch if needed.

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### Step 2: Approve cbBTC

If this is your first deposit, approve the vault contract to spend your cbBTC.

| Detail        | Value                        |
| ------------- | ---------------------------- |
| **Frequency** | One-time per wallet          |
| **Options**   | Specific amount or unlimited |
| **Gas Cost**  | \~$0.05                      |

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### Step 3: Deposit cbBTC

Enter the amount of cbBTC you want to deposit and confirm.

| Requirement  | Value               |
| ------------ | ------------------- |
| **Minimum**  | $500 USD equivalent |
| **Maximum**  | No limit            |
| **Gas Cost** | \~$0.10             |

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### Step 4: Receive svBTC

After your deposit confirms, svBTC tokens are minted to your wallet.

| Detail          | Description                    |
| --------------- | ------------------------------ |
| **Calculation** | svBTC = cbBTC ÷ exchange rate  |
| **Delivery**    | Automatic to your wallet       |
| **Status**      | Position active, earning yield |

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## Transaction Summary

| Transaction | Gas Cost | Frequency       |
| ----------- | -------- | --------------- |
| Approve     | \~$0.05  | Once per wallet |
| Deposit     | \~$0.10  | Each deposit    |

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## Verification

All deposits are verifiable on-chain:

| Check             | Method                                   |
| ----------------- | ---------------------------------------- |
| **Transaction**   | View on [BaseScan](https://basescan.org) |
| **svBTC Balance** | Check in wallet or Sova dashboard        |
| **Exchange Rate** | Displayed in vault interface             |

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## What's Next?

Your svBTC is now earning yield from cross-chain settlement fees. The exchange rate will increase over time as fees accrue to the vault.

* [Yield Mechanics](/sova-for-users/strategies/yield-mechanics.md) — How yield is generated
* [Redemption Flow](/sova-for-users/flow-of-funds/redemption-flow.md) — How to withdraw


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