Robinhood has introduced a public testnet for Robinhood Chain, an Ethereum layer-2 network built using Arbitrum technology. The move signals a deeper push into tokenized real-world assets and decentralized finance infrastructure.
The testnet is now accessible to developers and includes documentation, network access points, and compatibility with standard Ethereum development tools. Early infrastructure partners have already begun integrations. A mainnet launch is expected later this year.
Robinhood says the network is engineered for financial-grade applications, including 24/7 trading, seamless asset bridging, self-custody functionality, tokenized asset platforms, lending protocols, and perpetual futures markets.
Expansion Into Tokenized Stocks and DeFi Ecosystem
The testnet launch follows Robinhood’s broader tokenization strategy, including plans to tokenize nearly 500 U.S. stocks and ETFs on Arbitrum. The initiative positions the company alongside other major exchanges building proprietary blockchain infrastructure to support digital securities.
Future updates are expected to include testnet stock-style tokens and deeper integration with Robinhood Wallet.
Tokenized Equities and Exchange-Controlled Blockchain Rails
Robinhood’s strategy reflects an industry trend where exchanges develop both user platforms and underlying blockchain networks. Executives have suggested tokenized stocks could reduce trading disruptions by enabling real-time settlement through blockchain technology.
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