Traditional International Transfers: Days of Waiting
In traditional finance, international wire transfers typically take 3-5 business days due to multiple intermediaries like correspondent banks and clearing systems. These delays contradict the principle of efficiency in Islamic finance, which aims to minimize gharar (uncertainty). Waiting days for funds introduces financial uncertainty, which is discouraged in Islamic transactions.
Settlement Time on Blockchain: Instant and Transparent
Using blockchain, financial transfers can settle in minutes or even seconds, with immediate recording on a public ledger. This ensures transparency and reduces fraud risk, aligning with Islamic finance's fairness principle. Base, as a decentralized platform, enables transfers without intermediaries, significantly speeding up the process.
Why Speed Matters in Islamic Finance?
Islamic finance emphasizes efficiency and clarity. Delayed transfers can postpone zakat payments or debt repayments, causing issues for both parties. With instant transfers, Muslims can fulfill their financial obligations on time without complications, enhancing trust and cooperation.
The Role of Smart Contracts in Ensuring Speed and Fairness
The open, audited smart contract on BaseScan allows automatic transfer execution upon conditions met, such as receiving USDC payment. This ensures instant settlement without intermediaries, and any surplus is immediately refunded (if any). The 3-day grace period protects the buyer, while the seller receives funds instantly upon confirmation of receipt.
How Does Qist Apply That?
Qist uses smart contracts on Base to transfer asset ownership instantly upon USDC payment. As soon as the buyer sends the amount, the asset transfers in the same block - instant settlement. No days of waiting; the seller owns the asset until payment, then ownership transfers instantly. Only 2% fee, no interest or gharar.
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