ADI Chain and Shipfinex launch $500M maritime tokenization

ADI Chain and Shipfinex will tokenize 35 vessels worth $500M, creating digital tokens for financial interests in ships. The project aims to modernize maritime finance and broaden institutional access.

ADI Chain and Shipfinex have announced an exclusive partnership to tokenize a pipeline of approximately 35 commercial vessels valued at around $500 million. This marks the first attempt to create a regulated, institutional-grade tokenized asset class in the maritime sector. The initiative aims to modernize ship finance by leveraging blockchain technology. Each vessel will be placed in a separate special-purpose vehicle to isolate financial risk. The resulting tokens will represent vessel-backed credit, charter-linked income, or other economic interests, but not direct legal ownership of the ships. ADI Chain will provide the blockchain infrastructure and settlement layer, supporting stablecoin-denominated payments in multiple currencies. The project is currently in its regulatory and operational readiness phase, with no tokens issued yet. This move seeks to open maritime assets to a broader pool of institutional investors and increase liquidity in a traditionally relationship-driven market.