ETHZilla Corporation has introduced Eurus Aero Token I, a tokenized investment product linked to leased commercial jet engines and structured for accredited investors. The asset represents contractual revenue rights from aircraft engines on lease with a leading U.S. air carrier and enters the market through the Liquidity.io ecosystem.
The company formed a wholly owned subsidiary, ETHZilla Aerospace, to issue the token and manage the structure. Each token carries a $100 price with a minimum purchase requirement of 10 units. ETHZilla states a target return of about 11% based on holding for the full lease term, which extends into 2028.
The token relies on Ethereum Layer 2 infrastructure for verification of holders, distributions, and compliance processes on-chain. ETHZilla acquired two CFM56 jet engines for approximately $12.2 million to support the structure.
“This transaction marks an important milestone in our effort to bring real-world, income-producing assets on-chain at institutional scale,” said McAndrew Rudisill, chairman and chief executive officer of ETHZilla. “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. The Eurus Aero Token I expands investment access and modernizes fractional asset ownership in markets that have historically been available only to institutional credit and private equity.”
🛫Eurus Aero Token I from ETHZilla Aerospace is live. Aviation meets Blockchain. Real jet engines. Real lease revenue. Real yield.
— ETHZilla (@ETHZilla_ETHZ) February 12, 2026
✈️CFM56 engines with Major U.S. Air Carrier
💵~11% target rate of return based on holding for full term of the lease
🇺🇸 Monthly USD payouts… pic.twitter.com/zy2BkljrSH
Lease cash flows and collateral form the foundation
The engines generate monthly income through base rent and utilization payments under agreements with the airline. ETHZilla Aerospace collects these receipts and distributes them through an ERC-20 structure. Payments occur in cash or immediately available funds when distributions become available.
Each token sits behind a collateral package that includes the engines, lease receivables, reserves, and insurance proceeds. The engines remain unlevered. ETHZilla does not plan to introduce debt to boost yield within this structure.
Maintenance occurs during the lease through the airline. Post-lease servicing will involve Aero Engine Solutions. Each lease includes a $3 million put or call right tied to a potential sale of the engines after lease completion. Residual proceeds could flow to token holders after taxes on a proportional basis.
The product enters a market segment that previously relied on private funds or securitized institutional transactions. Tokenization provides a route for fractional exposure under regulated conditions.
Company pivots toward tokenized real-world assets
ETHZilla previously operated as a clinical-stage biotech firm under the name 180 Life Sciences Corp before a strategic pivot into digital asset treasury operations. The company now focuses on tokenization of income-producing assets and broader infrastructure for real-world asset markets.
Rudisill has stated that the initiative reflects a move away from holding Ether as a primary treasury strategy. The company sold part of its crypto holdings before purchasing the engines earlier in the year. ETHZilla plans additional token launches tied to manufactured home loans and car loans through existing agreements.
Public disclosures show that tokenized real-world assets have expanded across blockchain infrastructure. Data from RWA.xyz indicates more than $24 billion in assets exist on-chain across hundreds of thousands of holders.
Ethereum context and price environment
According to TradingView data, Ether's recent swing low formed near $1,800 before buyers entered. The rebound remains limited. Ether trades just below the $2,000 level with resistance near $2,200 and stronger resistance closer to the declining 50-day average.
The Chaikin Money Flow indicator sits near negative territory, which reflects cautious capital flows. Immediate support stands near $1,900, followed by the recent low around $1,800.
Strategic reserve trackers list ETHZilla among corporate Ether holders with tens of thousands of coins in custody.
Tokenization expands across asset classes
The aviation structure signals a broader push toward blockchain-based settlement for non-crypto assets. The product relies on defined lease terms and contractual protections that mirror traditional aerospace finance. Tokenization enables distribution and investor verification through blockchain rails.
ETHZilla positions the framework as a foundation for additional markets. Planned expansions include tokens linked to consumer credit and housing finance through existing partnerships.
The company states that Eurus Aero Token I represents the first deployment of its tokenized finance framework for income-producing assets. The offering remains limited to accredited investors under regulatory requirements, including Regulation D.
ETHZilla emphasizes that the press release serves informational purposes and does not constitute a solicitation or securities offering. Any sale would require a prospectus or applicable exemption under U.S. securities law.
Anastasiia G
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