ETHZilla Launches Jet Engine-Backed Token Amid Tokenization Strategy

Crypto treasury firm ETHZilla has introduced a token offering linked to two commercial jet engines leased to a major U.S. airline, marking a pivot toward tokenized real-world assets (RWAs). The token, named Eurus Aero Token I, is priced at $100 per unit with a minimum purchase of 10 tokens and targets an 11% return for holders over the term of the engine leases, which run until 2028.

Transition from Crypto Treasury to Tokenized Assets

Formerly a clinical-stage biotech firm known as 180 Life Sciences Corp, ETHZilla shifted to acquiring and holding Ether (ETH) in mid-2025. CEO McAndrew Rudisill emphasized that the project “modernizes fractional asset ownership in markets traditionally reserved for institutional investors.” The company sold a portion of its crypto holdings to fund the $12.2 million purchase of the jet engines in January.

Future Tokenization Plans

ETHZilla Aerospace, the subsidiary managing the offering, plans to expand tokenized products to include home and auto loans. The initiative reflects growing interest in RWAs on-chain, which currently total over $24 billion across more than 846,000 holders. As ETHZilla moves toward diversified tokenized assets, the firm is positioning itself at the intersection of blockchain infrastructure and real-world investment opportunities.

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