Head to head

dYdX vs Maple: which is halal?

Side-by-side Shariah screening of dYdX (DYDX) and Maple (MPL) 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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Maple MPL
Mashbooh · Doubtful · Risky
51.3

Is Maple (MPL) Halal or Haram? Complete Shariah Compliance Analysis 2026 Is Maple halal? Maple is classified as doubtful (mashbooh) with a Shariah compliance score of 51.3/100…

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Score comparison
LegitimacyProjectFinancialTokenomicsStaking
DYDXMPL
Legitimacy
56.8
62.3
Project
50.3
54.4
Financial
48.5
31.3
Tokenomics
62
58.2
Staking
70.4
52.4

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

Islamic principles
56.246.3
Riba
60.153.9
Gharar
7055.1
Maysir

DYDX MPL

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
Maple

Maple is classified as doubtful (mashbooh) with a Shariah compliance score of 51.3/100 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.

My personal view is that many crypto-assets can be deemed digital assets, while some may serve as a medium of exchange within their specific networks.

Mufti Faraz Adam