Understanding Vaults and their Underlying Assets
NUVA's strategic goal is to become the leading self-directed alternative asset marketplace. Asset selection and evaluation is critical, and NUVA's framework prioritizes assets that:
are issued by reputable asset managers
have transparent and proven historical performance
have real liquidity options
have institutional scale
are "digitally-native" rather than "digital twins"
Initially, NUVA Digital will be responsible for selection of new assets based on the above criteria. As the protocol decentralizes over time, NUVA token holders will gain influence over these decisions, and the Risk Committee under the Foundation will oversee this process.
How Your Funds Flow Through NUVA
From your wallet to NUVA Vaults and back: every step of your deposit’s journey is designed for transparency, security, and efficiency.
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Step-by-Step Flow of Funds
Deposit and Mint: Deposit USDC into a vault and receive Asset tokens in your wallet.
Allocate to RWA Issuers: Deposits are allocated to real-world assets based on the vault’s strategy. Provenance Blockchain ensures efficient deployment and liquidity management, so your money starts working quickly.
Tokenize with On-Chain Proof-of-Reserves: The underlying assets are tokenized on Provenance Blockchain, creating immutable records of ownership and real-time data on activity.
Generate Yield: Each vault’s underlying assets generate real yield, which is distributed back to the vault and reflected in the price of your Asset tokens. You can also enhance yield opportunities across DeFi.
Trade or Withdraw: Swap your Asset tokens anytime for stablecoins based on the current token price. Most withdrawals are processed instantly, though some strategies may require a short settlement window for larger amounts.
Vault Overviews
During 2026, NUVA expects to onboard a small number of curated real-world assets, ensuring quality and exclusivity drive the Marketplace. NUVA's near-term product roadmap focuses on two asset types: private credit and U.S. Treasury products.
Private credit is the fastest-growing alternative asset class due to its consistent performance in both absolute and risk-adjusted terms. However, the best private credit assets are often reserved exclusively for well-connected institutions, and the industry has been criticized for its opacity. NUVA brings high-quality private credit assets to a global audience.
Tokenized versions of government-backed securities like T-bills are crucial for investors because they combine the safety and reliable yields of traditional Treasuries with blockchain's advantages—such as fractional ownership that lowers entry barriers for retail and global participants. They enable 24/7 trading and near-instant settlements, enhancing liquidity and reducing counterparty risks in ways legacy markets cannot match. These tokens democratize access to a risk-free benchmark asset, serving as an efficient cash management tool amid economic volatility.