What is Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)?
Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) is a measure of the average annual growth rate of an investment over a specific time period, assuming reinvestment of profits. In the context of decentralized finance, CAGR is used to evaluate protocol performance, such as growth in Total Value Locked (TVL) or transaction volume. However, in Islamic finance, this growth must stem from real, Sharia-compliant assets, not from interest or speculation.
Compatibility with Islamic Finance Principles
In Islamic finance, riba (interest) and gharar (uncertainty) are prohibited. Therefore, CAGR calculation must be based on real profits from the sale of assets or services, not from interest. Qist ensures that every growth originates from genuine asset sales: the seller owns the asset prior to sale, payment is made upfront in USDC, and any surplus is returned to the buyer, achieving fairness.
Importance of CAGR in DeFi Evaluation
CAGR helps investors compare growth opportunities across DeFi platforms. However, in conventional DeFi, it may inflate returns due to leverage or compound interest. In Qist, CAGR is calculated based on real profits from asset sale transactions, without using interest, reflecting genuine and sustainable growth.
Challenges in Measuring CAGR for Islamic Finance
Measuring CAGR in Islamic finance requires excluding any returns from prohibited instruments. Also, the underlying assets must be real and appraisable. Qist addresses this by using smart contracts audited on BaseScan, ensuring transparency. Additionally, the 3-day grace period reduces gharar.
How Qist Implements This
Qist offers a decentralized Islamic finance platform on Base, where each transaction represents a real asset sale. Profits used in CAGR calculation come solely from a 2% fee, with no interest. Every contract is on-chain, allowing users to transparently track their investment growth, enabling a real and Sharia-compliant CAGR.
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