Getting Started
Prerequisites and setup for using Sova Protocol
This guide covers the requirements and initial setup for using Sova's cross-chain swap and vault products.
Requirements
Wallet
EVM-compatible (MetaMask, Coinbase Wallet, Rainbow, WalletConnect)
Network
Base Mainnet (Chain ID: 8453)
Gas
ETH on Base (~$0.20 for transactions)
Assets
cbBTC for vaults, any supported token for swaps
Setup
1. Connect Wallet
Navigate to app.sova.io and connect your wallet. The application supports any EVM-compatible wallet via WalletConnect.
2. Configure Base Network
If not already configured, add Base Mainnet to your wallet:
3. Select Product
Acquiring Assets
ETH (Gas)
ETH on Base is required for transaction fees:
Coinbase — Direct withdrawal to Base network
Sova Swap — Bridge ETH from any supported chain via app.sova.io/swap
cbBTC (Vaults)
cbBTC is required for vault deposits:
Coinbase — Purchase BTC, withdraw as cbBTC to Base
Sova Swap — Swap any token from 50+ chains directly to cbBTC on Base
DEX Swap — Exchange USDC or ETH for cbBTC on Aerodrome
Tokens (Swaps)
Any token with DEX liquidity on supported chains works for swaps:
USDC
Coinbase (native on Base) or Sova Swap from any chain
WETH
Sova Swap from any chain or swap on Aerodrome
cbBTC
Coinbase withdrawal, Sova Swap, or DEX swap
Pre-Transaction Checklist
Before executing transactions:
Address Verification: Verify destination addresses for cross-chain swaps. Transactions to incorrect addresses cannot be reversed.
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