"QFC Digital Asset Lab Launches Blockchain-Based POC To Advance Innovation In Islamic Finance"
- September 8, 2025
Purpose-Built Infrastructure for Sustainable Islamic Finance
Our award winning ZeroH platform digitizes Shariah-compliant financial transactions, making sustainable Islamic finance practical, efficient, and accessible.
From livestock impact investments to green Sukuk issuance, we reduce compliance costs, accelerate transactions, and ensure authentic Islamic finance through fatwa-approved technology.
About Blade Labs
Blade Labs builds purpose-built infrastructure that makes authentic Islamic finance practical, efficient, and accessible across multiple sectors.
Founded by finance and technology veterans with 17+ years of traditional banking experience and 8+ years in distributed ledger and AI technology, we address the fundamental challenges limiting Islamic finance adoption in today's digital economy.
Our flagship platform ZeroH, transforms complex Shariah-compliant structures into streamlined digital workflows, enabling sustainable Islamic finance at scale. From livestock financing with ethical traceability to green Sukuk that verify real-world impact, we deliver measurable results.
Blade Labs makes Islamic finance more accessible, efficient, and impactful for financial institutions, businesses, and communities globally.
How Blade Labs Solves Critical Islamic Finance Challenges
Through our ZeroH platform, we've built purpose-built digital infrastructure that transforms sustainable Islamic finance:
Our Technology: Purpose-Built for
Islamic Finance
Blade Labs has developed a comprehensive technology stack specifically designed to address the unique requirements of Shariah-compliant sustainable finance:
AI-Powered Verification
  • Automated Shariah compliance with our proprietary AI engine
  • Real-time verification with up to 98.3% accuracy
  • Advanced risk monitoring across transaction lifecycles
Blockchain Infrastructure
  • Immutable transaction records ensuring proper ownership sequences
  • Transparent audit trails for regulatory oversight
  • Near-instant settlement with complete Shariah compliance
Enterprise Integration
  • Bank-level security with seamless API connectivity
  • Effortless integration with existing financial systems
  • End-to-end digital workflows that maintain full Shariah integrity
Enterprise Grade Security & Compliance
Blade Labs maintains rigorous standards that financial institutions require:
  • SOC2 and ISO27001 certified infrastructure
  • Full GDPR compliance for data protection
  • Fatwa approval from recognized Shariah scholars
  • Regular third-party security audits
Visit our Trust Centre for more details.
Globally Recognized Innovation
Blade Labs' ZeroH platform has earned international recognition at Finopitch and the Islamic Fintech Awards for delivering measurable outcomes that transform Islamic finance:
These recognitions validate our approach to creating authentic, efficient Islamic financial infrastructure that serves real business needs.
  • Winner: Finopitch Tokyo 2025 International Grand Prize
  • Winner: Best Islamic Fintech Startup Award at the Islamic Fintech Awards 2025, Dubai
  • Fatwa certification by Amanie Advisors' Shariah supervisory Board
Our Vision:
Removing Friction with Technology
Transaction Friction
  • Cut compliance verification from days to minutes
  • Enable seamless cross-border capital flows
  • Automate complex multi-party financial workflows
Integration Friction
  • Seamlessly connect with existing banking systems
  • Create interoperability between Islamic and conventional finance
  • Enable progressive adoption without disruptive implementation
Trust Friction
  • Provide immutable proof of Shariah compliance
  • Deliver transparent verification for regulators and scholars
  • Build customer confidence through verifiable transactions
Blade Labs Leadership: Experience That Delivers
17 Years in Traditional Finance
Experience at global institutions like Citigroup and Deutsche Bank.
8 Years in Blockchain
Deep expertise in consensus systems and distributed ledger technology.
Financial Infrastructure Transformation
Proven track record in modernizing financial systems.
Multi-Award Winners
Finopitch Tokyo 2025 - International Grand Prize
Islamic Fintech Awards Dubai 2025 - Best Islamic Fintech Startup
Global Expansion Strategy
1
Digital Receipt System
QFC Digital Asset Lab Partnership - Announced Sept 8, 2025
Leading development of the Digital Receipt System (DRS) - the first blockchain-based system specifically designed for Shariah-compliant asset-backed finance.
2
Digital Livestock Pilot
Launching Next
Partnering with a major development bank to digitize sustainable livestock financing, transforming smallholder farmer access to ethical Islamic finance.
3
Green Sukuk Platform
In Development
Purpose-built infrastructure for sustainable Sukuk issuance with verified environmental impact and transparent profit distribution.
Target Markets
GCC Region: Qatar, Bahrain, and broader Gulf Cooperation Council markets
Southeast Asia: Malaysia and other SE Asian markets with strong Islamic finance ecosystems
Strategic expansion and regulatory engagement across these regions to digitize sustainable Islamic finance at scale.
Partnership opportunities:
Driving Innovation Together
Partner with Blade Labs and implement our award-winning ZeroH platform to shape the future of sustainable Islamic finance.
We offer validated solutions to drive technological innovation, expand your market access, and enhance operational efficiency. Join our growing network of partners already leveraging our platform to transform their Islamic finance operations.
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