NFT Market Overview
The NFT market reached approximately $24.7 billion in 2022, with a projected CAGR of 34%. It leverages blockchain to prove ownership of unique digital assets. In the Islamic economy of 1.9 billion Muslims, NFTs can offer Sharia-compliant innovative solutions.
NFT Applications in Islamic Finance
NFTs can represent physical assets like real estate or commodities, facilitating Murabaha or Ijara contracts without riba. Islamic sukuk can be tokenized as NFTs, enhancing transparency and reducing gharar. The $4 trillion Islamic finance market awaits such innovations.
Sharia and Technical Challenges
Key challenges include ensuring the underlying NFT asset is halal and tangible, and avoiding prohibited speculation. Contracts must be audited by independent Sharia boards. Technically, Qist must address high gas fees and energy consumption while maintaining decentralization.
NFT Role in Financial Inclusion
NFTs can empower unbanked Muslim communities to participate in the digital economy through tradeable Sharia-compliant digital assets, bridging a financial gap estimated at 1.6 billion Muslims lacking banking services.
How Qist Implements That
Qist launches the first Sharia-compliant NFT marketplace on Base, where each NFT represents a real asset owned by the seller. Payment is in USDC, with no interest or gharar. Surplus is refunded to the buyer, with a 3-day grace period. The contract is open and verified on BaseScan, with a 2% fee. For example, one can buy an NFT representing a real estate share with a purchase promise (Wa'd) ensuring ownership.
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