Investing Yachts Launches RWA Yacht Charter Model with $YATE Token

The global yacht charter market, a multi-billion-dollar industry, has historically been the preserve of ultra-high-net-worth individuals and institutional investors. High minimum capital requirements, significant operational burdens, and the inherent illiquidity of physical assets have locked out the vast majority of potential participants. Investing Yachts, positioning itself at the intersection of yachting and decentralized finance (DeFi), is launching a blockchain-based initiative to change this dynamic.

By tokenizing luxury yacht charter operations, the platform aims to fractionalize ownership and create a liquid market for exposure to this asset class. The core vehicle for this is the $YATE token, an Ethereum ERC-20 token designed to represent a stake in the economic activity of a managed charter fleet. This RWA approach seeks to translate real-world revenue from yacht charters directly into on-chain value and rewards for tokenholders, broadening access to a sector that has remained largely offline.

The economic model for the $YATE token is built on a rules-based framework detailed in the project’s documentation. The primary incentive for holders is direct profit distribution. According to the press release, up to 65% of the annual net charter profits generated by the fleet is intended to be distributed to tokenholders who lock their $YATE into protocol “vaults.” The specific share of the profit pool a holder can access is tied to the duration of their token lock, rewarding longer-term commitment.

Alongside profit sharing, the model incorporates deflationary and growth mechanisms. A defined 10% portion of net profits is earmarked for buying back $YATE tokens from the open market and permanently burning them. This buyback-and-burn process is designed to systematically reduce the circulating token supply over time, potentially exerting upward pressure on the token’s value. Conversely, new $YATE tokens are minted in connection with the acquisition of additional yachts or other real-world assets. This issuance follows a Net Asset Value (NAV)-based framework, intended to ensure the token supply grows in direct alignment with the expansion of the underlying asset base and charter activity.

Investing Yachts has announced a detailed pre-sale for the $YATE token, scheduled to open on February 25, 2026. The pre-sale is structured to encourage early community participation ahead of a broader exchange listing. The starting price is set at 0.10 USDT per $YATE, with a dynamic pricing mechanism that increases the token price by 0.75% every 24 hours throughout the nine-month sale period. The stated target is for the token to list on exchanges at a price of 1.00 USDT post-pre-sale. The project’s documentation also outlines vesting terms for pre-sale tokens, a mechanism aligned with providing sustainable growth stability and rewarding long-term holders.

To execute its vision in the physical world, Investing Yachts is not relying solely on blockchain technology. The project has established relationships with a network of experienced yacht brokers and industry intermediaries. These partnerships are intended to support critical operational functions: sourcing suitable vessels for the fleet, negotiating acquisitions, and deploying yachts in key charter regions to align with market demand. This hybrid approach combines on-chain tokenomics with off-chain industry expertise, aiming to bridge the gap between the traditional yachting sector and the emerging world of tokenized real-world assets.