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ETHZilla announced the launch of Eurus Aero Token I via its wholly owned subsidiary ETHZilla Aerospace LLC. The offering is exclusive through the Liquidity.io ecosystem and utilizes Ethereum Layer 2 protocols to enable on-chain verification of token holders and automated distributions within a regulated framework. The token is backed by two CFM56 commercial jet engines acquired for about $12.2 million, with tokens priced at $100 each and a minimum purchase of 10 tokens, targeting approximately an 11% return for the full lease term. Accredited investors gain exposure to on-chain, asset-backed cash flows from leased jet engines, an asset class historically limited to private aviation funds or large securitized transactions.

The engines are leased to a leading U.S. air carrier, generating monthly cash receipts that include base rent and utilization-based payments, with distributions made on-chain via an ERC-20 structure. The collateral package comprises the engines, related lease receivables, reserves, and insurance proceeds, and the leases run through 2028, with no debt expected to enhance yield. Maintenance and servicing during the lease will be performed by the air carrier and Aero Engine Solutions at lease end. Each lease includes a $3 million put/call right governing disposition of the engines, and any residual proceeds at lease end are expected to be distributed pro rata to token holders after taxes. Initial issuance is limited to accredited investors under Regulation D, and ETHZilla plans to extend its tokenization framework to additional asset classes in the near future, including manufactured home loans and car loans through existing partnerships with Zippy and Karus.

This project marks ETHZilla’s entry into tokenized, income-producing aerospace assets and highlights a scalable framework for real-world assets on Ethereum L2s. ETHZilla intends to launch additional Ethereum L2 tokens for other asset classes in the near term. The initiative demonstrates how tokenized RWAs can broaden access to high-quality assets while maintaining regulatory alignment and on-chain efficiency.