Robinhood Launches Ethereum L2 Testnet, Pushing Deeper Into Blockchain

Fintech firm Robinhood is testing its own Ethereum layer-2 network, Robinhood Chain, giving developers early access to a blockchain platform that could expand the trading app’s reach into tokenized real-world assets (RWA). https://twitter.com/RobinhoodApp/status/2021399303722258575 Built on Arbitrum’s technology stack, Robinhood Chain is the firm’s first attempt to operate its own blockchain rails. The network is technically public, but access appears limited to select developers and partners, signaling a phased rollout rather than a full-scale launch. Robinhood Aims to Build Its Own Blockchain The testnet is an early milestone in Robinhood’s plan to support tokenized assets and continuous, around-the-clock trading infrastructure.