Getting Started

Everything you need to start earning yield with Sova vaults.

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Requirements

Requirement	Details
Wallet	MetaMask, Coinbase Wallet, Rainbow, or WalletConnect
Network	Base Mainnet (Chain ID: 8453)
Asset	cbBTC
Minimum	$500 USD equivalent
Gas	Small amount of ETH on Base (~$0.15)

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Supported Asset

cbBTC (Coinbase Wrapped Bitcoin)

Sova vaults accept cbBTC — Coinbase's wrapped Bitcoin on Base.

Feature	Description
Backing	1:1 with Bitcoin in Coinbase custody
Network	Native to Base for low gas costs
Acquisition	Coinbase, Sova Swap, or Base DEXs

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Network

Sova vaults are live on Base — a fast, low-cost Layer 2.

Parameter	Value
Network	Base Mainnet
Chain ID	8453
Gas Costs	~$0.10 per transaction

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How to Get cbBTC

Option 1: Coinbase

Purchase BTC on Coinbase and withdraw directly as cbBTC to your Base wallet.

Option 2: Sova Swap

Use Sova Swap to convert any token from 50+ chains to cbBTC on Base.

Option 3: DEX Swap

Exchange USDC, ETH, or other tokens for cbBTC on Base DEXs like Aerodrome.

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What You'll Receive

When you deposit cbBTC, you receive svBTC — a tokenized vault share.

Feature	Description
Standard	ERC-4626 vault token
Value	Tracks your share of vault assets
Yield	Appreciates as settlement fees accrue
Redemption	Exchange for cbBTC + yield after 30 days

Think of svBTC as a Receipt

Your svBTC balance stays constant. Its cbBTC value grows over time.

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Quick Start Checklist

Before depositing:

• Wallet connected to Base Mainnet

• ETH on Base for gas (~$0.15)

• cbBTC in your wallet

• Minimum deposit ready ($500 USD equivalent)

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Next Steps

Deposit Deposit Flow Step-by-step deposit guide	Yield Yield Mechanics How settlement fees generate returns
Withdraw Redeeming & Liquidity 30-day redemption process	FAQ Glossary & FAQ Common questions answered

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Ready?

Head to app.sova.io to connect your wallet and deposit cbBTC.