Sova Whitepaper

Overview

The white paper introduces SovaVM, a blockchain designed to add programmability to Bitcoin through an EVM-compatible execution environment. Key sections cover:

• Technical Architecture: Details on validator-level Bitcoin Core bindings combined with precompile-based VM extensions

• Asset Integration: How Sova enables smart contracts to interact with Bitcoin-native assets like Runes and Ordinals

• Security Model: Network security approach leveraging pooled security from Ethereum mainnet

• Execution System: Comprehensive overview of the execution queue system and validator responsibilities

• Use Cases: Detailed examples demonstrating Bitcoin-native DeFi applications

• Technical Specifications: Complete documentation of precompiles and protocol design

Developers and technical readers will find in-depth explanations of Sova's approach to bridging Bitcoin's settlement layer with EVM programmability while maintaining Bitcoin's security properties.