Robinhood has moved deeper into blockchain infrastructure with the launch of its public testnet.
The company has opened developer access to a new Layer 2 network focused on financial services and tokenized real-world assets.
Built on Arbitrum technology, Robinhood Chain targets scalable, Ethereum-compatible applications. The release signals a broader push toward tokenization and onchain financial products.
Infrastructure and Technical Foundation
Robinhood announced the public testnet through its official social media channels. The company stated that developers can now build on a financial-grade Ethereum Layer 2.
Robinhood Chain runs on Arbitrum and supports tokenized assets within the Ethereum ecosystem.
The network maintains compatibility with standard Ethereum development tools. At the same time, it leverages Arbitrum’s Layer 2 scalability features.
This setup allows developers to work in a familiar environment. It also enables faster and more efficient transaction processing.
Robinhood published developer documentation at docs.robinhood.com/chain to guide early participants. Network entry points are now live for developers and infrastructure providers.
The testnet phase allows teams to identify technical issues and assess network stability. It also prepares the system for a planned mainnet launch later this year.
Johann Kerbrat, SVP and GM of Crypto and International at Robinhood, said the Robinhood Chain testnet establishes the foundation for tokenized real-world assets. He stated that the platform enables builders to access DeFi liquidity within Ethereum.
Kerbrat added that collaboration with infrastructure partners will help bring financial services on-chain.
Infrastructure firms, including Alchemy, Allium, Chainlink, LayerZero, and TRM have begun integration work.
Their early involvement ensures core services remain available during testing. Robinhood indicated that this coordinated effort supports a stable ecosystem from launch.
Robinhood Arbitrum Testnet Expands Developer Access and Tokenization Tools
Robinhood Chain supports seamless bridging and self-custody for digital assets.
Developers can create decentralized financial products, including tokenized asset platforms and lending protocols.
The architecture also supports perpetual futures exchanges and other complex financial applications.
The company plans to introduce testnet-only assets in the coming months. Stock Tokens will operate exclusively in the development environment. Builders can test trading systems and settlement flows using these assets.
Robinhood also confirmed direct testing with Robinhood Wallet for deeper integration.
Robinhood emphasized reliability, security, and compliance as core design priorities. The company linked these standards to its background in regulated financial services.
A mainnet launch remains scheduled for later this year, though Robinhood has not provided a date.
Steven Goldfeder, CEO of Offchain Labs, said Arbitrum’s developer-focused technology positions Robinhood Chain for the next phase of tokenization. He noted that the partnership aims to expand permissionless financial services.
Goldfeder added that both teams intend to build the next stage of finance across the ecosystem.