Robinhood launches an Ethereum layer-2 network built on Arbitrum technology for tokenized stocks and on-chain financial products.
Tech & Launches ·
Robinhood, the financial services and trading platform, launched Robinhood Chain on July 1, 2026, an Ethereum layer-2 network built using Arbitrum's Dedicated Blockchains framework. The network is designed to support tokenized real-world assets—including stocks and exchange-traded funds—alongside decentralized finance applications and smart contracts. Robinhood Chain uses ETH as its native gas token and is compatible with the Ethereum Virtual Machine, allowing developers to deploy applications using existing Ethereum tools.
Transactions on Robinhood Chain operate through a first-come, first-served sequencing model, where the sequencer orders transactions as they arrive rather than prioritizing based on fee payments. Batches are then posted to Ethereum for final settlement. The network supports wallets and applications that use JSON-RPC, the standard communication protocol for Ethereum-connected services, enabling broad interoperability with existing infrastructure.
Stock Tokens issued on the network provide exposure to underlying real-world assets but do not confer legal ownership or voting rights. As of the launch, these tokens are not available to U.S. users. How the network will capture value for the Arbitrum ecosystem and what developer adoption will look like in practice remain to be seen.