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.

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Requirements

Requirement	Details
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

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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:

Parameter	Value
Network Name	Base Mainnet
Chain ID	8453
RPC URL	https://mainnet.base.org
Block Explorer	basescan.org

3. Select Product

Vaults

Deposit cbBTC to earn yield from solver activity

Swap

Exchange tokens across 50+ chains including native BTC/ZEC

Limit Orders

Set target prices for automatic execution

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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:

Token	Source
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

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Pre-Transaction Checklist

Before executing transactions:

• Wallet connected to Base Mainnet

• Sufficient ETH for gas (~$0.20)

• Required tokens in wallet

• For swaps: destination address verified

Address Verification: Verify destination addresses for cross-chain swaps. Transactions to incorrect addresses cannot be reversed.

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Support

Channel	Contact
Discord	discord.gg/sova
Twitter	@sovabtc
Email	[email protected]
FAQ	Frequently Asked Questions