Vestige Index due diligence brief

Canonical host
- https://www.vestigeindex.com/

Executive summary
Vestige Index is an independent non-custodial DeFi execution interface. Its core product is wallet-native swap and cross-chain execution with market discovery, trade context, native BTC routing, earn access, and future VIGIX utility alignment.

Key product claims
- Users keep custody of assets.
- Transactions are signed directly from user wallets.
- Route context and fee posture are visible before execution.
- The swap surface uses a curated token universe rather than an unfiltered long-tail token list.
- BTC-native execution is handled through a dedicated THORChain lane.
- VIGIX is planned as the utility layer connected to launch-era fee alignment and future staker benefits.

Provider stack
- LI.FI: primary cross-chain and EVM routing.
- 1inch: same-chain EVM depth.
- ParaSwap: fallback EVM liquidity.
- THORChain: native BTC execution.
- Jupiter: controlled Solana lane.
- Lido and Aave: external earn surfaces where applicable.

Risk reminders
- DeFi execution carries smart contract, bridge, liquidity, gas, slippage, wallet, and market risk.
- Vestige Index does not custody funds and cannot reverse confirmed onchain transactions.
- External provider failures can affect route availability and settlement.
- Audit publication is a launch readiness item and should be reviewed when available.

Useful due diligence routes
- Security: https://www.vestigeindex.com/security
- Transparency: https://www.vestigeindex.com/transparency
- Terms: https://www.vestigeindex.com/terms
- Risk disclosure: https://www.vestigeindex.com/risk-disclosure
- Whitepaper: https://www.vestigeindex.com/whitepaper
- Tokenomics: https://www.vestigeindex.com/tokenomics
- Governance: https://www.vestigeindex.com/governance
- VIGIX: https://www.vestigeindex.com/vigix