World Liberty Financial Unveils Tokenized Trump Maldives Resort Plan

World Liberty Financial (WLFI) has announced plans to tokenize interests linked to the upcoming Trump International Hotel & Resort in the Maldives. The reveal took place at the World Liberty Forum held at Mar-a-Lago on February 18. WLFI confirmed it is partnering with Securitize and DarGlobal for the project. On stage were Securitize CEO Carlos Domingo, Eric Trump and DarGlobal CEO Ziad El Chaar. The move marks WLFI’s first major push into real-world asset tokenization beyond its earlier digital finance initiatives.

Project Details and What Is Being Tokenized

The Trump International Hotel & Resort Maldives will feature around 100 ultra-luxury beachfront and overwater villas. The development is expected to complete by 2030. DarGlobal is leading the real estate side in partnership with The Trump Organization. Importantly, investors will not buy direct ownership of the villas. Instead, World Liberty Financial plans to tokenize loan revenue interests tied to the project. 

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Securitize CEO @carlosdomingo, joins @EricTrump & @ZiadElChaar on stage to announce plans to tokenize the Trump International Hotel & Resort, Maldives. pic.twitter.com/1S4LppcFQV

— Securitize (@Securitize) February 19, 2026

These digital tokens will represent exposure to financing returns. That includes interest during construction and potential revenue participation after the resort opens. The structure aims to offer a fixed yield during the early stages. Some early estimates suggest yields around mid-single digits during construction. Additional upside may come if the project performs strongly or exits at a higher valuation.

Roles of Securitize and DarGlobal

Securitize will handle the compliant issuance and structuring of the tokens. The company is a well-known platform in the tokenization space. It manages billions of dollars in tokenized assets and works with major financial institutions. Its involvement signals a focus on regulated, institutional grade offerings.

DarGlobal, listed in London, brings real estate expertise. It has experience in luxury developments across global markets. By combining property development with blockchain issuance. Furthermore, the partners aim to create a bridge between traditional finance and digital assets. World Liberty Financial positions this project as the first in a broader strategy. The company also wants to tokenize branded real-world assets and offer them in a regulated format.

Investor Access and Regulatory Framework

The offering will target accredited or qualified investors in supported jurisdictions. It will follow U.S. securities rules and other applicable regulations. This is not a public token sale open to everyone. Supporters say tokenization allows easier access to real estate-linked returns. Investors can hold digital tokens instead of navigating traditional private equity structures. Through strict compliance remains central to the structure.

The announcement has drawn strong reactions online. Specifically, some view it as a bold step for real-world assets, while others are watching closely for final details on timing, pricing, and distribution. For now, World Liberty Financial has positioned itself at the intersection of luxury real estate and blockchain finance. Indeed, this move to tokenize the Trump International Hotel in the Maldives signals a new era for on-chain property investment. If executed smoothly, the project could signal how branded developments tap digital markets in the years ahead.