Ethzilla Corp. (NASDAQ: ETHZ) has introduced the Eurus Aero Token I, its first tokenized aviation asset. The token is backed by two CFM56 turbofan engines that the company has leased to a leading U.S. airline. Each token is priced at $100, with a minimum purchase of ten tokens, and is projected to deliver an approximate 11% annual return over the lease term that extends through 2028.
The launch marks a deliberate shift in Ethzilla’s business model from a focus on Ethereum treasury management to a broader real‑world asset (RWA) tokenization strategy. The company has already tokenized a portfolio of manufactured‑home loans and is preparing to tokenize auto loans, positioning the aviation token as a high‑yield, income‑generating asset class that has traditionally been out of reach for institutional investors.
Eurus Aero Token I will be offered exclusively through Liquidity.io, a regulated digital alternative trading system that facilitates the trading of private credit, private equity, and other RWAs on Ethereum Layer‑2. The partnership provides a compliant, transparent platform that enables accredited investors to gain exposure to aviation equipment cash flows that were previously locked in illiquid contracts.
The tokenization of aviation assets aligns with a broader industry trend that could see the RWA market reach $11 trillion by 2030, according to Ark Invest. By adding engines that power popular commercial aircraft such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737, Ethzilla taps a stable, long‑term lease revenue stream that can diversify its portfolio and demonstrate the scalability of its blockchain infrastructure.
CEO McAndrew Rudisill said, "This transaction marks an important milestone in our effort to bring real‑world, income‑producing assets on‑chain at institutional scale." He added, "Offering a token backed by engines leased to one of the largest and most profitable U.S. airlines serves as a strong use case in applying blockchain infrastructure to aviation assets with contracted cash flows and global investment demand."
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