# Getting Started

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](https://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](https://basescan.org) |

### 3. Select Product

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Vaults</strong></td><td>Deposit cbBTC to earn yield from solver activity</td><td><a href="depositing">depositing</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Swap</strong></td><td>Exchange tokens across 50+ chains including native BTC/ZEC</td><td><a href="swapping">swapping</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Limit Orders</strong></td><td>Set target prices for automatic execution</td><td><a href="limit-orders">limit-orders</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

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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](https://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](https://aerodrome.finance)

### 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

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**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](https://discord.gg/sova)                        |
| **Twitter** | [@sovabtc](https://twitter.com/sovabtc)                           |
| **Email**   | <support@sova.io>                                                 |
| **FAQ**     | [Frequently Asked Questions](https://docs.sova.io/using-sova/faq) |