Is Basic Attention Token (BAT) halal?
Not halal
Best to avoid this one.
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Here's how we reached that verdict for the BATUSDT spot pair on Binance, last checked 2026-06-06 (22 Dhul-Hijjah 1447 AH).
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Verdict reasoning
Advertising token operating in a sector that includes haram ad categories. Sector review fails closed per caution principle.
Citation: All 4 AAOIFI gates pass (methodology-auto v4 — category: Utility)
Four-gate breakdown
- Riba (interest mechanism)Pass
- Gharar (excessive uncertainty)Pass
- Maysir (gambling structure)Pass
- Haram-sector exposureFail
AAOIFI Analysis (Shariah Standard No. 21)
3 of 5 criteria met for BAT — expand for the breakdown.
AAOIFI Analysis (Shariah Standard No. 21)
3 of 5 criteria met for BAT — expand for the breakdown.
- ✗ Fail
Business model permissibility
The project's core economic activity must be permissible — no dominant revenue from prohibited sectors.
Derived from the haram-sector gate of the published four-gate screen.
- ✓ Pass
Underlying asset (utility vs pure speculation)
The token must represent a defined, verifiable asset or utility rather than uncertainty traded for its own sake.
Derived from the gharar gate of the published four-gate screen.
- ✓ Pass
Token sale structure (no riba)
Issuance and protocol mechanics must not embed an interest mechanism or riba-bearing lending yield.
Derived from the riba gate of the published four-gate screen.
- ✓ Pass
Governance (no gharar in operations)
Supply schedule, settlement, and decision-making must be transparent enough to exclude excessive contractual uncertainty.
Derived from the gharar gate of the published four-gate screen.
- ✗ Fail
Use case (halal industry only)
The asset's dominant documented use must sit in permissible industries — no established haram-sector association.
Derived from the haram-sector gate of the published four-gate screen.
HalalCrypto's framework is AAOIFI-aligned; we do not hold certification from any single body. Verdicts are educational opinion — consult your local scholar for binding rulings.
How to use this verdict
Step 1
Read the BAT verdict
Start with the current HalalCrypto verdict for Basic Attention Token (BAT) and the recorded review date.
Step 2
Check the four gates
Review riba, gharar, maysir, and sector outcomes before relying on the headline status.
Step 3
Confirm the trading route
Use spot-only holding or trading context. Exclude leverage, futures, margin, staking yield, and lending routes.
Step 4
Re-screen before trading
Run BAT in the live screener before acting so stale or changed records are caught.
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- SingularityNET (ASI Alliance)AGIX
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- AlgorandALGO
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Common questions
- Is Basic Attention Token (BAT) halal?
- Per HalalCrypto's AAOIFI-aligned screen, Basic Attention Token (BAT) is not halal. Advertising token operating in a sector that includes haram ad categories. Sector review fails closed per caution principle.
- Can I hold BAT spot on Binance?
- Basic Attention Token fails at least one of the four gates (riba, gharar, maysir, sector). HalalCrypto's screening pipeline blocks the asset from automated trading and recommends avoidance.
- How often is the BAT verdict refreshed?
- HalalCrypto re-screens every Binance spot symbol on a continuous schedule. The last review for Basic Attention Token was 2026-06-06. Subscribe to verdict alerts to be notified the moment the status changes.
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HalalCrypto publishes verdicts as educational opinion drawn from HalalCrypto's AAOIFI-aligned framework and screened public scholar references. Verdicts are not personal advice. Always consult your local scholar for binding rulings.