> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://novacont.gitbook.io/nova-docs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://novacont.gitbook.io/nova-docs/security-and-developers/overview.md).

# Overview

NovaCont is built on two interconnected but decoupled smart contracts (NovaCont (Payment Core) and NovaJury (Arbitration Layer) deployed on Base (an Ethereum Layer 2 network) and designed for full EVM compatibility. 

> This section is intended for developers, security researchers, and technical teams looking to integrate Escrow-as-a-Service (EaaS) infrastructure. It covers the underlying architecture, security assumptions, and on-chain mechanics of the protocol.

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All source code is written in Solidity 0.8.20 and built on top of audited OpenZeppelin libraries. The contracts are designed with a strict security-first philosophy: funds are never pushed, state transitions are tightly enforced, and no single function can be exploited to drain the contract through reentrancy.