World Liberty Financial Tokenizes Maldives Resort for Institutional Investors
World Liberty Financial (WLFI) is launching a new investment product tied to a luxury resort in the Maldives. The offering allows accredited investors to access fixed returns through tokenized loan revenue interests. This marks the company's first institutional-grade real-world asset product in decentralized finance (DeFi).
The product centres on Trump International Hotel & Resort, Maldives, with tokens representing income generated by the property's financing. Investors will receive revenue from interest payments, gaining exposure to the resort's performance without owning the asset directly. The tokens will operate under Regulation D and Regulation S, meaning they are not registered for public sale in the US.
Eric Trump, co-founder of WLFI, described the initiative as a compliant way to bring tokenized real estate into DeFi. The Trump Organization itself is not involved in issuing or promoting the tokens, though its branding is used under a licensing agreement. The company has not announced further projects or expansion plans for the next year.
WLFI recently hosted the World Liberty Forum at Mar-a-Lago, where executives from Goldman Sachs, Nasdaq, and Franklin Templeton discussed digital assets, stablecoins, and AI. The tokens may later be supported on public blockchains and used as collateral on WLFI's platform, where legally permitted. Carlos Domingo of Securitize and Ziad El Chaar of DarGlobal highlighted the potential for scalable, compliant real estate tokens to improve liquidity in private markets.
The tokenized offering provides fixed yields and revenue streams within a regulated structure. It targets accredited investors seeking exposure to high-end real estate without direct ownership. Future expansion of the model will depend on market demand and regulatory conditions.
