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type: claim
domain: internet-finance
description: "Areal's September 2025 vehicle tokenization pilot in Dubai raised $25,000 from 120 participants and generated ~26% APY through carsharing revenue distribution"
confidence: experimental
source: "Areal DAO, Futardio launch documentation, 2026-03-07"
created: 2026-03-11
---

# Areal demonstrates RWA tokenization with vehicle pilot achieving 26 percent APY through carsharing revenue

Areal's September 2025 pilot tokenized a 2023 Mini Cooper in Dubai, raising $25,000 from 120 participants. The vehicle was purchased for $23,500 plus $1,500 insurance, then leased to a carsharing partner with 60% of net revenue distributed to token holders and 40% retained by the operator. The pilot achieved approximately 26% APY since launch.

The structure included a mandatory buyback clause after 3 years and estimated vehicle depreciation of ~6% annually. This represents a proof-of-concept for small-scale RWA tokenization with yield distribution through revenue-sharing mechanics rather than speculative appreciation.

## Evidence

- **Pilot scale:** $25,000 raised from 120 participants (self-reported)
- **Asset:** 2023 Mini Cooper purchased for $23,500 + $1,500 insurance
- **Revenue model:** 60/40 split between token holders and carsharing operator
- **Performance:** ~26% APY (self-reported, measured from September 2025 launch to March 2026 — approximately 6 months)
- **Structure:** Investment contract with mandatory 3-year buyback, ~6% annual depreciation estimate
- **Source caveat:** Team explicitly notes "past performance does not guarantee future results" and identifies geopolitical risks, business seasonality, and market conditions as impact factors

## Limitations

This is a single pilot with limited duration (6 months) and geographic scope (Dubai). The 26% APY is self-reported and annualized from a short time window, making it vulnerable to seasonality bias. The asset class (vehicles) has high depreciation risk and carsharing revenue depends on operator performance and local market conditions. Scalability beyond pilot stage is unproven. The mandatory buyback clause creates exit certainty but limits upside capture.

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