Head to head

Pyth Network vs SmarDex: which is halal?

Side-by-side Shariah screening of Pyth Network (PYTH) and SmarDex (SDEX) under the same 27-point methodology. Pyth Network is rated HALAL while SmarDex is rated MASHBOOH.

Pyth Network PYTH
Halal · Recommended with Purification
74.3

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

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SmarDex SDEX
Mashbooh · Doubtful · Risky
58

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…

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Score comparison
LegitimacyProjectFinancialTokenomicsStaking
PYTHSDEX
Legitimacy
78
63.8
Project
72.1
63.2
Financial
71.3
40
Tokenomics
75
57
Staking
71.8
52

PYTH SDEX — higher is better. Scores from the 27-point Shariah screening methodology.

Islamic principles
77.360.7
Riba
70.552.1
Gharar
74.861.4
Maysir

PYTH SDEX

Quick answer
Pyth Network

Yes, Pyth Network is considered halal for Muslim traders and investors with a Shariah compliance score of 74.3/100 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.

Electronic money (e-money) is a permissible payment instrument under Shariah, provided it is structured appropriately.

SAC of Bank Negara Malaysia
SmarDex

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