Proceedings of the International Conference on Applied Science and Technology on Social Science 2025 (iCAST-SS 2025

Usability Evaluation of Zakat Chain: Blockchain-Based Smart Contracts for Transparent Zakat Management

Authors
Fajerin Biabdillah1, *, Fitri Wulandari2
1Information Technology Department, Politeknik Negeri Samarinda, Samarinda, Indonesia
2Accountancy Department, Politeknik Negeri Samarinda, Samarinda, Indonesia
*Corresponding author. Email: fajerin@polnes.ac.id
Corresponding Author
Fajerin Biabdillah
Available Online 31 December 2025.
DOI
10.2991/978-94-6463-938-4_45How to use a DOI?
Keywords
Blockchain; Dinar Token; Smart Contract; Usability Evaluation; Zakat
Abstract

Zakat Chain is a blockchain-based platform designed to improve the transparency and efficiency of Zakat management through smart contracts and tokenization. The proposed system encodes Zakat rules (e.g. nisab threshold and 2.5% levy) in self-executing smart contracts, automating the calculation and distribution of Zakat contributions. A custom token akin to the gold Dinar is integrated to represent a stable, Shariah-aligned asset for transactions, mitigating concerns over cryptocurrency volatility. We outline the system architecture and development workflow, including the smart contract logic and token integration, and evaluate the platform’s usability with end-users. Results from a Post-Study System Usability Questionnaire (PSSUQ) indicate high user satisfaction and ease of use at the 89.90%. The discussion highlights that leveraging blockchain’s transparency and immutability can enhance trust in Zakat processes, as all transactions are auditable and tamper-proof. In summary, the Zakat Chain demonstrates the potential of merging classical Islamic finance principles with modern blockchain technology to achieve a more transparent, trustworthy, and user-friendly Zakat management system.

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Volume Title
Proceedings of the International Conference on Applied Science and Technology on Social Science 2025 (iCAST-SS 2025
Series
Advances in Economics, Business and Management Research
Publication Date
31 December 2025
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978-94-6463-938-4
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2352-5428
DOI
10.2991/978-94-6463-938-4_45How to use a DOI?
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© 2025 The Author(s)
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Open Access This chapter is licensed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/), which permits any noncommercial use, sharing, adaptation, distribution and reproduction in any medium or format, as long as you give appropriate credit to the original author(s) and the source, provide a link to the Creative Commons license and indicate if changes were made.

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