The white paper introduces Sova, 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.