Fatwa

Islamic Ruling on web 3.0 Security Research and Doing Bug Bounty

Question

Assalamu Alaikum,

I am an independent Web 3.0 security researcher. Various blockchain and cryptocurrency protocol organizations allow me to identify security vulnerabilities in their systems. However, I am not employed by them nor contractually bound—I operate independently.

My work involves analyzing protocol code, identifying bugs, and responsibly reporting them to help improve their security. If I successfully find a vulnerability, they reward me; if I don’t, I receive no payment.

I do not participate in projects related to gambling, interest-based finance or anything I can easily identify as haram.

Is my income halal?

Answer

In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh.

Your job description is analogous to someone working in cyber security. The income is halal.

And Allah Ta’āla Knows Best

Mufti Bilal Pandor

Concurred by
Mufti Muhammad Patel

Darul Iftaa Mahmudiyyah
Lusaka, Zambia

www.daruliftaazambia.com