Head to head

NEXO vs The Sandbox: which is halal?

Side-by-side Shariah screening of NEXO (NEXO) and The Sandbox (SAND) under the same 27-point methodology. Both currently carry a MASHBOOH verdict.

NEXO NEXO
Mashbooh · Doubtful · Risky
68.5

Is NEXO (NEXO) Halal or Haram? Complete Shariah Compliance Analysis 2026 Is NEXO halal? NEXO is classified as doubtful (mashbooh) with a Shariah compliance score of 68.5/100 based…

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The Sandbox SAND
Mashbooh · Doubtful · Risky
66.9

Is The Sandbox (SAND) Halal or Haram? Complete Shariah Compliance Analysis 2026 Is The Sandbox halal? The Sandbox is classified as doubtful (mashbooh) with a Shariah compliance…

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Score comparison
LegitimacyProjectFinancialTokenomicsStaking
NEXOSAND
Legitimacy
68.8
70.5
Project
71.7
68
Financial
67.5
64
Tokenomics
61
67
Staking
63
58

NEXO SAND — higher is better. Scores from the 27-point Shariah screening methodology.

Islamic principles
71.571.7
Riba
65.762.3
Gharar
67.766
Maysir

NEXO SAND

Quick answer
NEXO

NEXO is classified as doubtful (mashbooh) with a Shariah compliance score of 68.5/100 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.

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
The Sandbox

The Sandbox is classified as doubtful (mashbooh) with a Shariah compliance score of 66.9/100 based on our scholar-approved methodology. The staking mechanism requires careful evaluation from an Islamic perspective.

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