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                     Figure 2: OneGram Coin Price Predic on (in USD)   (a)  Tokenized Real Estate -  Tokenized Real Estate is
                                                                   emerging as a transformative solution for Muslim
                          Min. Price  Max. Price  Price Change (%)
                                                                   investors seeking Shariah-compliant opportunities.
               3,000.00
                                                                   By leveraging blockchain technology, investors can
               2,500.00
                                                                   purchase fractional shares in real estate projects,
               2,000.00
                                                                   ensuring direct ownership of tangible assets. This
               1,500.00
                                                                   model is considered halal (permissible) as long as
               1,000.00
                                                                   rental income is derived from permissible sources.
                500.00
                                                                   The allocation of tokenized assets in real estate
                  -                                                portfolios is projected to grow steadily—from 1.3%
                    2025  2026  2027  2028  2029  2030  2031  2032  2033  2034
                                                                   in 2023 to 6.0% by 2027 and beyond—indicating
                                                                   rising trust and adoption.  This growth reflects
              (b)  Islamic Coin (ISLM) - Islamic Coin (ISLM), built on   broader portfolio trends, with tokenized allocations
                 the  HAQQ blockchain, aims to create a            across entire portfolios rising from 1.5% in 2023 to
                 Shariah-compliant digital ecosystem for the global   7.2% by 2027+, signaling a shift in institutional
                 Muslim community. It adheres to Islamic finance   strategies. Real estate is particularly favored, with
                 principles by ensuring that a portion of every    56% of institutional investors and 49% of
                 transaction is directed towards a charitable      high-net-worth individuals ranking it as their top or
                 endowment fund  (Waqf DAO).  The coin avoids      second most preferred tokenized asset, following
                 involvement in non-Islamic activities, such as    closely behind private equity.  These trends
                 gambling and alcohol, and maintains governance    underscore the growing appeal and acceptance of
                 under a dedicated Shariah Board.  These features   tokenized real estate as a viable and ethical
                 uphold key Islamic finance values, including ethical   investment option.
                 oversight, transparency, and tangibility.
                                                                (b) Gold-Backed Tokens  -  Gold-backed digital tokens
              According to data presented in Table 3, price projections   such as XAUt and DGX represent specific quantities
              for Islamic Coin from 2025 to 2034 demonstrate strong   of physical gold securely stored in vaults. They offer a
              growth potential, with increases ranging from 91.64% to   modern, Shariah-compliant way to invest in a
              267.19%. Notably, 2026, 2028, and 2032 are projected   traditionally accepted Islamic asset. Since gold is
              to be peak years with growth exceeding 200%, reflecting   considered halal when it is physically backed and
              heightened investor interest. This positions Islamic Coin   deliverable, these tokens align with Islamic finance
              as a promising Shariah-compliant digital asset, offering   principles by ensuring transparency and tangible
              both ethical utility and attractive long-term returns.  asset ownership.  Gold-backed tokens also enable
                                                                   micro-investment opportunities, allowing wider
              2) Fungible Tokens
                                                                   access to gold ownership without engaging in
              Fungible  tokens  are  digital  assets  that  are    speculative paper trading, which is generally
              interchangeable and divisible, making them well-suited   discouraged under Shariah law.
              for representing Shariah-compliant real-world assets,
              such as:

                                                Table 3
                  Year       Min. Price     Max. Price       Price Change in %              Remarks
                  2025         0.027          0.062              129.545          Healthy growth
                  2026         0.009          0.030              228.294
                  2027         0.011          0.024              112.442          Moderate and stable
                  2028         0.019          0.060              225.690          Strong investor confidence
                  2029         0.047          0.126              166.306          Consistently strong
                  2030         0.019          0.058              212.886
                  2031         0.025          0.049              91.640
                  2032         0.044          0.161              267.189          Peak growth year
                  2033         0.096          0.256              166.308
                  2034         0.038          0.116              207.343          Solid decade-end performance

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