SDASI Roadmap

Phase One: Foundation and Standards

Establishing Institutional Credibility

The first phase focuses on building the foundations required for long-term trust and legitimacy.

Key Objectives

Establish SDASI as an independent standards organization
Develop governance and transparency frameworks
Build a global network of scholars and experts
Publish foundational digital asset standards
Launch the SDASI Knowledge Base and Token Registry

Core Deliverables

Governance Framework

Publication of:

SDASI Charter
Ethics Policy
Independence Policy
Conflict of Interest Policy
Standards Development Framework

Scholar and Expert Network

Formation of:

Shariah Advisory Council
Technical Review Committee
Regulatory Advisory Group
Research Fellows Program

Foundational Standards

Development of:

SDAS-100 - Digital Asset Classification Standard
SDAS-200 - Stablecoin Framework
SDAS-300 - Staking and Validation Framework

Knowledge Base

Launch of a publicly accessible repository containing:

Asset classifications
Research papers
Guidance notes
Glossary definitions
Scholar perspectives

Public Token Registry

Publication of transparent digital asset assessments including:

Classification status
Review summaries
Risk considerations
Supporting references

Target Outcome

Establish SDASI as a recognized source of independent guidance and standards for Shariah-compliant digital assets.

Phase Two: Research and Market Infrastructure

Expanding Industry Coverage

The second phase focuses on broadening standards coverage across emerging sectors of the digital asset economy.

Key Objectives

Expand standards development
Support institutional adoption
Advance research initiatives
Build industry partnerships

Core Deliverables

Advanced Standards Library

Development of:

SDAS-400 - Real-World Asset Tokenization Standard
SDAS-500 - Digital Sukuk Framework
SDAS-600 - Governance Token Standard
SDAS-700 - Treasury and Reserve Management Framework

Research Program

Publication of recurring reports covering:

Digital asset market developments
Shariah governance trends
Tokenization opportunities
Regulatory developments
Emerging technology assessments

Academic Partnerships

Collaboration with:

Universities
Research institutes
Islamic finance centers
Industry organizations

Industry Working Groups

Creation of specialized committees addressing:

Stablecoins
Tokenized assets
DeFi structures
Digital identity
Islamic fintech innovation

Target Outcome

Position SDASI as the leading knowledge center for Shariah-compliant digital assets and tokenization.

Phase Three: Certification Frameworks

Establishing Consistent Review Methodologies

The third phase introduces structured certification and review frameworks built upon SDASI standards.

Key Objectives

Create transparent certification methodologies
Develop repeatable review processes
Improve market transparency
Support institutional adoption

Core Deliverables

SDASI Certification Program

Introduction of certification pathways for:

Digital assets
Stablecoins
Tokenized assets
Blockchain infrastructure
Financial applications

Verification Registry

Public verification system including:

Certification records
Review scopes
Renewal schedules
Conditions and limitations

Monitoring Framework

Development of procedures for:

Material changes
Governance updates
Protocol upgrades
Compliance reviews

Target Outcome

Provide a transparent and consistent framework for evaluating digital assets against published standards.

Phase Four: Global Adoption and Collaboration

Building International Recognition

The fourth phase focuses on engagement with institutions, regulators, and standards organizations worldwide.

Key Objectives

Promote standards adoption
Support regulatory dialogue
Encourage international collaboration
Strengthen industry interoperability

Core Deliverables

Global Partnerships

Collaboration with:

Islamic financial institutions
Regulatory authorities
Standards bodies
Academic institutions
Industry associations

Public Consultations

Regular consultation periods for:

Draft standards
Emerging topics
Industry feedback
Policy recommendations

Standards Harmonization

Alignment efforts with:

Islamic finance governance principles
International regulatory frameworks
Digital asset best practices

Target Outcome

Establish SDASI standards as a trusted reference point for market participants globally.

Long-Term Objectives

As the digital asset economy evolves, SDASI will continue to expand its work in areas including:

Real-world asset tokenization
Digital Sukuk infrastructure
Stablecoin governance
Blockchain risk management
Digital identity systems
Ethical artificial intelligence
Islamic social finance innovation
Cross-border digital asset standards

Looking Ahead

The future of digital assets requires trusted frameworks that bring together ethical finance, technological innovation, and responsible governance.

SDASI aims to contribute to that future by building practical, globally relevant standards for the halal digital asset economy.

Together with scholars, institutions, regulators, researchers, and innovators, we are building the foundations for a more transparent, accountable, and trusted digital financial ecosystem.