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# Getting Started

## Supported Assets

Sova accepts deposits in two leading digital assets - both chosen for their market trust, stability, and interoperability with institutional rails.

### USDC (USD Coin)

USDC is a fully-backed stablecoin issued by Circle and governed under U.S. financial standards. It's the **default asset** used for vault participation.

* **Pegged 1:1** to the U.S. dollar
* **Highly liquid** and widely supported
* **Integrated** with fiat conversion partners

### ₿ BTC (via Wrapped Formats)

Sova also supports Bitcoin deposits, which are converted into wrapped formats such as **wBTC**, **cbBTC**, or **SovaBTC** for compatibility with the on-chain protocol.

* **Allocated** into off-chain strategies via fiat conversion
* **tRWA tokens** track BTC-equivalent value
* **Redemptions** can be made in USDC or BTC

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## Supported Networks

Sova is currently live on **Base**, a fast and low-cost Layer 2 built on the Optimism stack.

* **Low gas fees**
* **Fast transaction finality**
* **Seamless Coinbase wallet integration**
* **Ideal** for both active and long-term users

> 🔮 **Coming Soon**
>
> We are actively working to expand support across select EVM chains and Bitcoin-native environments.

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## Wallet and Account Requirements

To use Sova, you'll need:

* **A supported Web3 wallet** (e.g. MetaMask, Rabby, Ledger)
* **BTC or USDC** in your wallet
* **Completion of KYC** through our onboarding partner *(for RWA strategies)*

> ⚠️ **Compliance Note**
>
> All deposits into RWA strategies are subject to identity verification as part of our compliance framework. Once verified, you can interact freely with the protocol.

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## What Are tRWA Tokens?

When you invest in a strategy, you receive a **tRWA token** - a tokenized share of the underlying real-world asset exposure.

### Each tRWA token:

* **Is ERC4626-compatible**
* **Tracks your share** of the fund's Net Asset Value (NAV)
* **Automatically updates** in value as the fund earns returns
* **Can be redeemed** for your principal and yield during redemption windows

> 💡 **Think of it as a Digital Investment Certificate**
>
> Visible on-chain, backed by regulated off-chain or on-chain strategies.


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