Robinhood introduced its own Layer 2 network for Ethereum built on Arbitrum. The project is focused on the issuance and circulation of tokenized real-world assets (RWA). The testnet is already live, with the mainnet deployment scheduled for late 2026.
The Robinhood team announced the launch of the public testnet, Robinhood Chain, an L2 network for Ethereum based on Arbitrum. The project aims to accelerate the development of on-chain financial services related to tokenized assets.
The testnet enables developers to start building and testing applications on Robinhood Chain. The test environment provides:
- connection endpoints;
- technical documentation on a dedicated portal;
- compatibility with standard Ethereum tools;
- initial integrations with infrastructure providers.
In the coming months, specialized assets will also be introduced in the test environment, including tokens that replicate stocks. Developers are also planning deeper integration of the network with Robinhood Wallet. Infrastructure support for the project is provided by Alchemy, Allium, Chainlink, LayerZero, and TRM. The partner ecosystem is expected to expand ahead of the Robinhood Chain mainnet launch, scheduled for late 2026.
According to Johann Kerbrat, SVP and GM of Crypto and International at Robinhood, Robinhood Chain is a finance-focused L2 infrastructure designed to lay the foundation for a tokenized RWA ecosystem on Ethereum. He noted that the network is aimed not only at enabling 24/7 trading and seamless cross-chain interaction, but also at simplifying the launch of decentralized products, including asset tokenization platforms, lending markets, and perpetual futures exchanges.
Robinhood’s interest in tokenized assets is directly linked to the segment’s rapid growth. In 2025, the RWA market surpassed $24 billion, while assets under management (AUM) in the tokenization segment reached $270 billion. Read about the key market development trends in CP Media’s analytical report.
