Head to head

dYdX vs Gains Network: which is halal?

Side-by-side Shariah screening of dYdX (DYDX) and Gains Network (GNS) under the same 27-point methodology. Both currently carry a MASHBOOH verdict.

dYdX DYDX
Mashbooh · Doubtful · Risky
61.4

Is dYdX (DYDX) Halal or Haram? Complete Shariah Compliance Analysis 2026 Is dYdX halal? dYdX is classified as doubtful (mashbooh) with a Shariah compliance score of 61.4/100 based…

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Gains Network GNS
Mashbooh · Doubtful · Risky
58

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…

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Score comparison
LegitimacyProjectFinancialTokenomicsStaking
DYDXGNS
Legitimacy
56.8
58.8
Project
50.3
58.3
Financial
48.5
61.5
Tokenomics
62
48.4
Staking
70.4
60.6

DYDX GNS — higher is better. Scores from the 27-point Shariah screening methodology.

Islamic principles
56.267.2
Riba
60.151.3
Gharar
7053.6
Maysir

DYDX GNS

Quick answer
dYdX

dYdX is classified as doubtful (mashbooh) with a Shariah compliance score of 61.4/100 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

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