Head to head

Ethereum Classic vs Kadena: which is halal?

Side-by-side Shariah screening of Ethereum Classic (ETC) and Kadena (KDA) under the same 27-point methodology. Ethereum Classic is rated HALAL while Kadena is rated MASHBOOH.

Ethereum Classic ETC
Halal · Recommended with Purification
76.3

Is Ethereum Classic (ETC) Halal or Haram? Complete Shariah Compliance Analysis 2026 Is Ethereum Classic halal? Yes, Ethereum Classic is considered halal for Muslim traders and…

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Kadena KDA
Mashbooh · Doubtful · Risky
70

Is Kadena (KDA) Halal or Haram? Complete Shariah Compliance Analysis 2026 Is Kadena halal? Kadena is classified as doubtful (mashbooh) with a Shariah compliance score of 70/100…

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Score comparison
LegitimacyProjectFinancialTokenomicsStaking
ETCKDA
Legitimacy
76.3
73
Project
80.3
75.4
Financial
69.5
55.8
Tokenomics
63.4
59
Staking
63
46

ETC KDA — higher is better. Scores from the 27-point Shariah screening methodology.

Islamic principles
83.683
Riba
69.360
Gharar
74.564.2
Maysir

ETC KDA

Quick answer
Ethereum Classic

Yes, Ethereum Classic is considered halal for Muslim traders and investors with a Shariah compliance score of 76.3/100 based on our scholar-approved methodology. Muslims should also carefully evaluate any DeFi protocols built on this platform to avoid interest-based applications.

A system which is acceptable among people is sufficient to establish a currency in Shariah.

Mufti Faraz Adam
Kadena

Kadena is classified as doubtful (mashbooh) with a Shariah compliance score of 70/100 based on our scholar-approved methodology.

In principle, it is permissible to invest and trade in digital currencies and tokens on registered digital asset exchanges.

SAC of Securities Commission Malaysia