Gains Network vs SmarDex: which is halal?
Side-by-side Shariah screening of Gains Network (GNS) and SmarDex (SDEX) under the same 27-point methodology. Both currently carry a MASHBOOH verdict.
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 →
Is SmarDex (SDEX) Halal or Haram? Complete Shariah Compliance Analysis 2026 Is SmarDex halal? SmarDex is classified as doubtful (mashbooh) with a Shariah compliance score of…
Full SmarDex report →■ GNS ■ SDEX — higher is better. Scores from the 27-point Shariah screening methodology.
■ GNS ■ SDEX
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
SmarDex 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. Muslims should also carefully evaluate any DeFi protocols built on this platform to avoid interest-based applications.
“Shariah does not require a currency to have intrinsic value; what matters is social acceptance.”
— Ziyaad Mahomed, Shariah Committee Chairman, HSBC Amanah Malaysia Bhd