Robinhood launched the public testnet for Robinhood Chain on Wednesday, February 11, a financial-grade Ethereum Layer 2 built on Arbitrum technology.
The move marks a step toward expanding on-chain financial services, starting with tokenized real-world and digital assets. Developers can now begin building on the network’s core framework ahead of a planned mainnet release later this year.
The testnet introduces the base infrastructure required for application development and verification. It gives builders early access to tools and integrations while the network undergoes testing and refinement.
Robinhood aims to use this period to strengthen stability, detect issues, and prepare the chain for broader deployment.
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Robinhood Chain Testnet Unlocks Tokenized Assets
Robinhood Chain focuses on enabling tokenized real-world assets within the Ethereum ecosystem. The network runs on Arbitrum, which supports compatibility with widely used Ethereum development tools.
This approach allows developers to work in a familiar environment while exploring new financial use cases. Infrastructure providers including Alchemy, Allium, Chainlink, LayerZero, and TRM have already started integrating with the network.
Additional partners are expected to join during the early testnet phase. The growing list of integrations signals efforts to create a connected ecosystem before the mainnet goes live.
Johann Kerbrat, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Crypto and International at Robinhood, said the testnet establishes the base for an ecosystem centered on tokenized real-world assets.
He noted that builders will be able to access decentralized finance liquidity within Ethereum as development progresses.
Developer Tools and Infrastructure Power Robinhood Chain
Participants on the public testnet are able to reach entry points and dive into thorough docs on the developer portal hosted by Robinhood.
The chain supports regular Ethereum tools and uses the Arbitrum tech stack. Early support from ecosystem partners gives testing and experimentation a boost.
In the months to come, developers are set to get exclusive access to testnet-only assets, including stock tokens designed for integration testing. Testing with the Robinhood Wallet is another feature set to be implemented.
Robinhood established their chain on reliability, security, and compliance. The chain allows for smooth bridging and self-custody, and scalability and customization suited for tokenized asset systems, lending systems, and perpetual futures exchanges.
According to Steven Goldfeder, the co-founder and CEO of Offchain Labs, Arbitrum’s developer technology sets Robinhood Chain up to advance tokenization and permissionless finance.
Robinhood Chain Expands via Global Developer Programs
The company has pledged $1 million to the 2026 Arbitrum Open House program, which aims to increase activity on the testnet, paving the way for the future mainnet.
The company will participate in four online buildathons in New York, Dubai, London, and Singapore. The company will also hold two in-person events, the Founder Houses, in New York and London.
Developers and institutional partners can access the documentation and resources through Robinhood’s official channels. Robinhood Chain operates through Robinhood Digital Assets, LLC.
In the United States, the services provided by Robinhood in the field of cryptocurrencies are carried out by Robinhood Crypto, LLC. In Europe, the services are provided by Robinhood Europe, UAB.
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