# Minting & Redemption

SolvBTC’s asset flow is built for ease and control, split into subscription (deposit and mint) and redemption (burn and withdraw).

* Subscription (Deposit and Mint)
  * From Bitcoin Mainnet: Send BTC directly to the BTC Deposit Vault, also guarded by the Solv Vault Guardian. Once your transaction (or UTXO) is confirmed, Solv’s multi-signature system mints SolvBTC on the BNB Chain to your wallet.\
    This process ensures fast, secure minting across chains.
  * From Non-Bitcoin Mainnets: Deposit funds into the Deposit Vault, secured by the Solv Vault Guardian—a safety net enforcing strict transfer rules. The ERC20 Router then triggers the SolvBTC Token Contract to mint an equivalent amount of SolvBTC to your wallet.
* Redemption (Burn and Withdraw)
  * Start by requesting redemption on the Solv platform. The SolvBTC Token Contract burns your tokens, issuing a Redemption SFT (Semi-Fungible Token) to your wallet.
  * The Fund Manager, overseen by the Solv Vault Guardian, moves the matching funds to the Redemption SFT. Claim your BTC from the SFT to your wallet, and the SFT is burned.

## Redemption Schedule

Submit your redemption request any day from Sunday to Saturday. Processing occurs the next Monday—shifts to the following business day if Monday is a holiday. Plan your timing for a smooth exit.

## Fees

**Minting Fees:** A fee applies, varying by the wrapped Bitcoin used, as most are converted back to BTC to maintain the tiered reserve’s integrity.

**Redemption Fees:** Currently no fees for redeeming SolvBTC, saving you costs.


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