cWBTC vs Gains Network: which is halal?
Side-by-side Shariah screening of cWBTC (CWBTC) and Gains Network (GNS) under the same 27-point methodology. Both currently carry a MASHBOOH verdict.
Is cWBTC (CWBTC) Halal or Haram? Complete Shariah Compliance Analysis 2026 Is cWBTC halal? cWBTC is classified as doubtful (mashbooh) with a Shariah compliance score of 57.7/100…
Full cWBTC report →
Is Gains Network (GNS) Halal or Haram? Complete Shariah Compliance Analysis 2026 Is Gains Network halal? Gains Network is classified as doubtful (mashbooh) with a Shariah…
Full Gains Network report →■ CWBTC ■ GNS — higher is better. Scores from the 27-point Shariah screening methodology.
■ CWBTC ■ GNS
cWBTC is classified as doubtful (mashbooh) with a Shariah compliance score of 57.7/100 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.
“You must follow the stance of your own trusted scholar or shaykh in matters where legitimate scholarly differences exist.”
— Shaykh Dr. Sajid Umar, Personal blog/guidance piece
Gains Network is classified as doubtful (mashbooh) with a Shariah compliance score of 58/100 based on our scholar-approved methodology. The staking mechanism requires careful evaluation from an Islamic perspective.
“The defining feature of money in Islam is that it is nothing but a medium of exchange. It is only that and serves nothing but that. It is not a commodity to trade or rent.”
— Mufti Faraz Adam