Digital Asset Shariah Framework
Foundational document establishing classification criteria and compliance principles for Shariah evaluation of digital assets.
Executive Summary
This framework provides a structured methodology for evaluating whether a digital asset structure aligns with core Shariah prohibitions (riba, gharar, maysir) and supports permissible economic activity and ownership transfer.
Classification Tiers
- Clearly Permissible — Direct claim on real economic activity with clear ownership.
- Requires Review — Complex mechanics (staking, governance, yield) that need case analysis.
- Presumptively Non-Compliant — Structures that embed interest-like returns or excessive uncertainty.
Full details are provided in the downloadable PDF version.