ETHZilla prerpares for takeoff: How you can now own a piece of a jet engine for just $100

Finance Share Share this article Copy link X icon X (Twitter) LinkedIn Facebook Email ETHZilla prerpares for takeoff: How you can now own a piece of a jet engine for just $100 Each $100 token represents a claim on monthly lease payments, with annual returns expected to be around 11%. By Francisco Rodrigues , AI Boost | Edited by Jamie Crawley Feb 12, 2026, 3:54 p.m. Make us preferred on Google (Artturi Jalli/Unsplash/Modified by CoinDesk) What to know : ETHZilla unveiled a tokenized aviation asset, Eurus Aero Token I, offering accredited investors access to lease income from two commercial jet engines . Each $100 token represents a claim on monthly lease payments, with annual returns expected to be around 11%. ETHZilla is shifting from a crypto treasury to tokenized assets, including home loans, car loans, and now aerospace equipment. ETHZilla (ETHZ) has unveiled a tokenized aviation asset, marking a major step in its plan to bring income-producing real-world assets onto Ethereum. The new offering, Eurus Aero Token I, gives accredited investors access to lease income from two commercial jet engines currently in use by a major U.S. airline, ETHZilla announced on Thursday . STORY CONTINUES BELOW Don't miss another story. Subscribe to the Crypto Daybook Americas Newsletter today . See all newsletters Sign me up By signing up, you will receive emails about CoinDesk products and you agree to our terms & conditions and privacy policy . The deal, run through ETHZilla's newly formed ETHZilla Aerospace LLC subsidiary, turns a traditionally institutional asset, aircraft engine leasing, into fractional tokens. Each $100 token represents a claim on monthly lease payments, with expected annual returns around 11%, according to the company. ETHZIlla acquired the jet engines for $12.2 million late last month. The tokens are issued on Ethereum Layer 2s and distributed through Liquidity.io, a platform that ETHZilla has backed. Various firms buy and lease jet engines to aircraft operators. The firms lease these engines as spares to ensure their operations can continue in case their primary engines fail. Firms including AerCap, Willis Lease, and SMBC Aero Engine Lease are involved in the business. This marks a shift from ETHZilla’s prior focus as a crypto treasury. The company sold over $114 million in ETH last year and redirected its capital toward tokenized assets like home loans, car loans and now aerospace equipment. The firm still owns 69,802 ETH ($136.5 million). The Eurus tokens are secured by the engines, lease contracts and insurance, with distribution built directly into the smart contracts. The leases run through 2028 and include a buy-sell agreement that could return additional capital to investors at term’s end. ETHZilla plans to expand this model into other asset classes, the firm wrote. Tokenization Real World Assets Ethereum News AI Disclaimer: Parts of this article were generated with the assistance from AI tools and reviewed by our editorial team to ensure accuracy and adherence to our standards . For more information, see CoinDesk's full AI Policy . More For You Asia leapfrogging the West in onchain retail use as regional hubs lead on stablecoin rules By Stephen Alpher , AI Boost 56 minutes ago Experts at Consensus Hong Kong said regional focus on user utility and stablecoin regulation is driving adoption. What to know : Diverse regional strategies across Asia are driving real-world utility through digital payments and enterprise projects. Regulatory clarity in Hong Kong and the United Arab Emirates positioned these hubs as global leaders in trade. Stablecoins are solving fragmented payment rails and high currency risk for small businesses in emerging markets. Read full story Latest Crypto News Standard Chartered sees bitcoin sliding to $50,000, ether to $1,400 before recovery 36 minutes ago Asia leapfrogging the West in onchain retail use as regional hubs lead on stablecoin rules 56 minutes ago A ladder for the masses: Pakistan’s Bilal Bin Saqib says crypto is a necessity, not a luxury 1 hour ago Crypto industry experts at Consensus see Asian institutions pivot toward stablecoins 1 hour ago Gate CEO and founder Lin Han says banks have lost the war against stablecoins 1 hour ago Only 5% of companies see AI improving profit, McKinsey China chairman tells Consensus 1 hour ago Top Stories Recapping day 2 of Consensus Hong Kong 3 hours ago Bitcoin defies 'extreme fear,' hot jobs report to show signs of resilience 4 hours ago Forget $80k: Michael Terpin warns bitcoin could revisit the $40,000s before a real recovery 3 hours ago Binance's Richard Teng breaks down the ‘10/10’ nightmare that rocked crypto 7 hours ago UK appoints HSBC for blockchain bond pilot 10 hours ago Charles Hoskinson confirms deal to onboard LayerZero on Cardano 13 hours ago