> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://mevcapital.gitbook.io/vaults-protocol/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://mevcapital.gitbook.io/vaults-protocol/methodology-and-curation-2.md).

# Methodology & Curation

MEV Capital’s curation process for Strategy Vaults is grounded in rigorous thesis validation, operational feasibility testing, and risk stress-testing.

**1. Market Thesis Validation** Each vault is launched only after:

* Backtested simulations on historical data
* Projected APY analysis under multiple scenarios
* Evaluation of sustainability of underlying incentives

**2. Protocol Stack Review** Protocols involved in the vault are assessed for:

* Audit coverage and exploit history
* Oracle models and price feed integrity
* Governance friction and upgradeability

**3. Execution Risk Modeling** MEV Capital reviews all executable legs of a strategy to model potential slippage, failed execution costs, and dependency on MEV-sensitive flows.

**4. Position Monitoring & Intervention Framework** Live telemetry tracks:

* PnL on a per-leg and per-strategy basis
* Collateral health ratios (where relevant)
* Strategy drift from original design assumptions

Vaults are rebalanced or unwound automatically or manually depending on deviation thresholds.