Company allocates $3.3M to Bitcoin treasury and launches NFT house blueprints to protect designs
Lib Work Co., a Japan-based 3D-printed housing company, has announced plans to purchase 500 million yen ($3.3 million) worth of Bitcoin for its corporate treasury, marking a significant shift into blockchain. The decision comes just a month after the company launched its first NFT-backed housing design, signaling a broader move toward digital asset adoption.
Bitcoin as a Treasury Hedge
The company said its board approved a phased Bitcoin acquisition strategy starting in September and running until December. At current market prices of around $115,377 per BTC, the firm could acquire roughly 28 bitcoin, placing it among the top 110 global companies holding BTC in treasury.
“Given the risks of holding assets only in cash and ongoing inflationary pressures in Japan, we decided to adopt Bitcoin as part of our treasury management,” Lib Work said in its statement. “This approach also prepares us for growth opportunities with overseas partners.”
NFT Blueprints for 3D-Printed Homes
In July, Lib Work issued its first NFT blueprint for a Lib Earth House Model B, linking the digital design to blockchain records. The NFT stores details such as ownership, history, and intellectual property rights, ensuring buyers hold exclusive rights to the design while preventing unauthorized copying.
“Because 3D-printed houses are based on digital design files, protecting these blueprints is critical,” the company said. “Blockchain and NFTs extend beyond art and music into real estate and intellectual property.”
Lib Work believes NFT housing models and 3D printing can help tackle industry challenges, including labor shortages and rising material costs. By digitizing assets and creating blockchain-based ownership systems, the company aims to reduce costs, improve efficiency, and open new opportunities in both physical and metaverse housing markets.
The firm, founded in 1997 and rebranded in 2018, primarily sells detached homes using internet and VR platforms. With its blockchain pivot, Lib Work plans to expand internationally, leveraging Bitcoin and NFTs to build new housing distribution models that merge real-world construction with Web3 innovation.
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