Curve DAO vs Horizen: which is halal?
Side-by-side Shariah screening of Curve DAO (CRV) and Horizen (ZEN) under the same 27-point methodology. Both currently carry a MASHBOOH verdict.
Is Curve DAO (CRV) Halal or Haram? Complete Shariah Compliance Analysis 2026 Is Curve DAO halal? Curve DAO is classified as doubtful (mashbooh) with a Shariah compliance score of…
Full Curve DAO report →
Is Horizen (ZEN) Halal or Haram? Complete Shariah Compliance Analysis 2026 Is Horizen halal? Horizen is classified as doubtful (mashbooh) with a Shariah compliance score of…
Full Horizen report →■ CRV ■ ZEN — higher is better. Scores from the 27-point Shariah screening methodology.
■ CRV ■ ZEN
Curve DAO is classified as doubtful (mashbooh) with a Shariah compliance score of 68.5/100 based on our scholar-approved methodology. The staking mechanism requires careful evaluation from an Islamic perspective. Muslims should also carefully evaluate any DeFi protocols built on this platform to avoid interest-based applications.
“Before investing, screening crypto-assets for Shariah compliance is "absolutely essential." This includes legitimacy, project, financials, token, and staking mechanism screenings.”
— Mufti Faraz Adam
Horizen is classified as doubtful (mashbooh) with a Shariah compliance score of 69.9/100 based on our scholar-approved methodology. The staking mechanism requires careful evaluation from an Islamic perspective. Muslims should also carefully evaluate any DeFi protocols built on this platform to avoid interest-based applications.
“Shariah does not require a currency to have intrinsic value; what matters is social acceptance.”
— Ziyaad Mahomed, Shariah Committee Chairman, HSBC Amanah Malaysia Bhd