Bitcoin News Today: 3D-Printed Housing Firm Bets Big on Bitcoin to Fight Inflation with Blockchain

Lib Work Co., a Japanese 3D-printed housing firm, has allocated $3.3 million of its corporate treasury to Bitcoin (BTC) as part of a strategy to hedge against inflation and reduce the risks associated with holding all assets in cash. The company announced during a board meeting on August 18, 2025, that it would purchase the cryptocurrency in phased transactions starting in September and continuing through December 2025. At current prices, where one Bitcoin is valued at approximately $115,377, the firm could acquire around 28 Bitcoin, placing it in the top 105 companies globally that hold Bitcoin in their corporate treasuries, surpassing BD Multimedia, a French payment provider.

This move follows a broader initiative by Lib Work to integrate blockchain technology into its operations. In July 2025, the company launched an NFT-backed housing initiative, issuing the Lib Earth House Model B as an NFT. The digital asset is designed to store blueprints, house IDs, ownership records, and construction history on the blockchain, ensuring the intellectual property is protected and preventing unauthorized replication of design files. The company emphasized that blockchain’s growing applications in real estate and intellectual property make it an essential tool for securing digital assets and managing licenses in a 3D-printing-based industry.

Lib Work’s decision to adopt both Bitcoin and NFTs reflects its broader vision to address challenges in Japan’s construction industry, including labor shortages and rising material costs. The firm argues that traditional methods are increasingly inefficient under such conditions and that 3D printing, combined with blockchain-based asset digitization, can significantly reduce labor, time, and costs. By leveraging these technologies, the company aims to create new international housing markets, particularly in the metaverse and Web3 spaces, positioning itself for expansion and enhanced global brand recognition.

The company has also outlined a transparent approach to managing its Bitcoin holdings. It plans to re-evaluate its cryptocurrency investments quarterly and will record any gains or losses on its income statement, ensuring accountability and compliance with regulatory standards. The phased acquisition strategy is intended to minimize exposure to market volatility while allowing Lib Work to benefit from Bitcoin’s potential to retain value during periods of fiat currency devaluation, a growing concern in Japan.

Founded in 1997, Lib Work transitioned to a focus on 3D-printed housing in 2018 and has since used online platforms and virtual reality to market detached homes and real estate. The integration of Bitcoin and NFTs represents a strategic shift toward digital innovation in both asset management and construction, signaling a broader trend of non-tech companies exploring blockchain solutions for real-world applications.

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[1] 3D-printed housing company adopts Bitcoin, NFTs ... (https://cointelegraph.com/news/lib-work-japan-bitcoin-nft-3d-printed-housing)

[2] Japan's 3D-printed housing firm buys $3.3M in Bitcoin (https://www.cryptopolitan.com/japan-3d-home-firm-buys-3-3m-bitcoin)

[3] Lib Work Bets on Bitcoin and NFTs to Reinvent Housing (https://www.cointrust.com/market-news/lib-work-bets-on-bitcoin-and-nfts-to-reinvent-housing)