Head to head

Ethereum Classic vs ZetaChain: which is halal?

Side-by-side Shariah screening of Ethereum Classic (ETC) and ZetaChain (ZETA) under the same 27-point methodology. Both currently carry a HALAL verdict.

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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ZetaChain ZETA
Halal · Recommended with Purification
74.6

Is ZetaChain (ZETA) Halal or Haram? Complete Shariah Compliance Analysis 2026 Is ZetaChain halal? Yes, ZetaChain is considered halal for Muslim traders and investors with a…

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Score comparison
LegitimacyProjectFinancialTokenomicsStaking
ETCZETA
Legitimacy
76.3
72.5
Project
80.3
76.7
Financial
69.5
67.8
Tokenomics
63.4
73
Staking
63
75.2

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

Islamic principles
83.680.8
Riba
69.369.3
Gharar
74.572.5
Maysir

ETC ZETA

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
ZetaChain

Yes, ZetaChain is considered halal for Muslim traders and investors with a Shariah compliance score of 74.6/100 based on our scholar-approved methodology. The staking mechanism requires careful evaluation from an Islamic perspective.

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

SAC of Securities Commission Malaysia