3rd Economy

3rd Economy is a Tokyo, Japan-based business incubation and consulting firm that develops Web3, blockchain, and non-fungible token use cases for corporate clients. Operating as a specialized subsidiary of the Japanese corporate innovation group Relic Holdings, the firm assists domestic enterprises in integrating decentralized technologies and cryptocurrency applications into their existing commercial operations. The company generates revenue through business-to-business consulting fees, custom technology development services, and joint venture partnerships. In addition to its core advisory services, the organization engages in collaborative venture building to create new Web3-focused businesses and digital services from the ground up. While specific financial metrics, employee counts, and customer figures remain undisclosed, the entity leverages the broader corporate network of Relic Holdings to source enterprise partnerships. The exact founding year and individual founders of the subsidiary are not publicly disclosed.