Robinhood Chain Public Testnet Officially Launches: An L2 Prepared for Compliance and RWA

marsbitPublished on 2026-02-11Last updated on 2026-02-11

Abstract

Robinhood Chain Public Testnet is now live. This Ethereum Layer 2, built on Arbitrum technology, is designed to accelerate on-chain financial services with a focus on tokenizing both real-world and digital assets. The testnet provides developers with core infrastructure to build and validate applications ahead of the mainnet launch. Key available resources include network access, developer documentation, and an Ethereum-compatible dev environment. The chain emphasizes reliability, security, and compliance, supporting 24/7 trading, cross-chain bridging, and self-custody. Future testnet features will include simulated stock tokens and integration with Robinhood Wallet. Developed by Robinhood Digital Assets, the chain aims to serve as a foundation for the future of tokenized assets and decentralized finance.

We are pleased to announce the official launch of the Robinhood Chain Public Testnet.

This is an Ethereum Layer 2 network built on Arbitrum, designed to accelerate the development of on-chain financial services, with a focus on the tokenization of both real-world assets and digital assets. With the testnet now live, developers can begin building on the core infrastructure of Robinhood Chain, exploring its potential and possibilities ahead of the future mainnet launch.

The focus of this phase is to provide developers with the underlying infrastructure, enabling them to start building and validating applications on Robinhood Chain. Currently, multiple infrastructure service providers are in the process of integrating with Robinhood Chain, with more partners expected to join during the early stages of the testnet. We look forward to connecting with more developers, partners, and institutions before the mainnet launch later this year.

Johann Kerbrat, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Robinhood Crypto and International Business, stated: "The Robinhood Chain testnet lays the foundation for an ecosystem for the future of real-world asset tokenization and allows developers to tap into the DeFi liquidity within the Ethereum ecosystem. We look forward to building alongside our infrastructure partners to truly bring financial services on-chain."

Currently Available Features on the Public Testnet

With this launch, participants will have access to the following resources:

Network entry points to connect to the Robinhood Chain testnet
Official developer documentation (https://docs.robinhood.com/chain)
A development environment based on Arbitrum technology, compatible with standard Ethereum development tools
Early infrastructure support from ecosystem partners

The goal of the testnet is to support early experimentation, identify potential issues, improve network stability, and provide a solid foundation for developers before the mainnet launch.

Development Focus and Product Positioning

Leveraging Robinhood's years of infrastructure and operational experience, and built on Arbitrum technology, Robinhood Chain was designed from the ground up with reliability, security, and compliance as core considerations. The network supports 24/7 trading, seamless cross-chain bridging, and self-custody, while offering the scalability and customizability needed to build financial-grade decentralized products, including tokenized asset platforms, lending protocols, and perpetual futures exchanges, among others.

In the coming months, teams building on Robinhood Chain will also gain access to the following capabilities and resources:

Testnet-only assets (including stock tokens) for integration and functional testing
Direct test integration with Robinhood Wallet
A highly familiar development environment for Ethereum and Arbitrum ecosystem developers

Steven Goldfeder, Co-Founder and CEO of Offchain Labs, stated: "With Arbitrum's developer-friendly technical architecture, Robinhood Chain has a natural advantage in driving the next phase of tokenization and permissionless financial services. We are thrilled to collaborate with the Robinhood team to collectively build the next stage of the financial system."

Developers and institutional partners can visit https://docs.robinhood.com/chain for more information, documentation, and testnet-related resources.

About Robinhood

Robinhood Chain is provided by Robinhood Digital Assets, LLC ("RHDA"). RHDA is a software service provider and does not offer regulated financial or investment advisory services.

Robinhood Crypto, LLC ("RHC", NMLS ID 1702840) provides cryptocurrency trading services in the United States. Crypto assets held with Robinhood Crypto are not protected by FDIC or SIPC. Robinhood Crypto is licensed by the New York State Department of Financial Services to engage in virtual currency business activities. For more licensing information, please refer to the official disclosures.

Robinhood Europe, UAB ("RHEU", Company Code: 306377915) is authorized and regulated by the Bank of Lithuania (BoL) as a financial brokerage firm and a crypto-asset service provider. RHEU's registered address is: Vilniaus g. 33-201, LT-01402 Vilnius, Lithuania.

Self-custody crypto wallets and related services are provided by Robinhood Non-Custodial, Ltd. ("RHNC", a limited liability company registered in the Cayman Islands) and other third-party service providers. Crypto assets held in Robinhood self-custody wallets are also not protected by FDIC or SIPC, and availability in some regions may be subject to local regulatory approval.

RHDA, RHC, RHEU, and RHNC are all wholly-owned subsidiaries of Robinhood Markets, Inc.

Not all products are available in all jurisdictions.

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