Robinhood launched the public mainnet of Robinhood Chain on July 1, 2026, making its Arbitrum-based layer-2 network live alongside tokenized stock products available in more than 120 countrie
Robinhood launched the public mainnet of Robinhood Chain on July 1, 2026, making its Arbitrum-based layer-2 network live alongside tokenized stock products available in more than 120 countries.
Robinhood announced the official public mainnet launch of Robinhood Chain, a layer-2 blockchain built using the Arbitrum platform. The network went live alongside Stock Tokens, which are available in Robinhood Wallet in more than 120 countries. For related coverage, see USDT Removed From Regulated EU Exchanges Under MiCA Rules: What It Means.
Johann Kerbrat, a Robinhood executive, framed the launch as a bridge between traditional and decentralized finance:
"Decentralized finance unlocks possibilities beyond what traditional finance can offer, but historically, it has required technical expertise to navigate. We're bringing the best of traditional finance and DeFi together, and in doing so, expanding financial ownership to every corner of the globe."
— Johann Kerbrat, Robinhood Newsroom
The move follows Robinhood's broader push into crypto infrastructure, building on the company's earlier efforts to expand crypto trading into new markets like the UK. Launching a dedicated public chain, rather than simply adding features to the existing app, signals a deeper commitment to on-chain financial products.
Robinhood Chain is an Arbitrum layer-2 built on Ethereum. It uses Ethereum blobs for data availability and ETH as the native gas token, meaning users pay transaction fees in ETH.
ETH traded at $1,614.09, up 3.03% over 24 hours, at the time of the mainnet launch.
Ethereum market context $1,614.09 ETH was up 3.03% in 24 hours, a relevant backdrop because Robinhood Chain uses ETH for gas on its Arbitrum-based Layer-2.Robinhood's support documentation lists the live mainnet configuration as chain ID 4663, with the RPC URL at https://rpc.mainnet.chain.robinhood.com and a Blockscout-powered block explorer at robinhoodchain.blockscout.com.
Robinhood Chain mainnet 4663 Robinhood lists chain ID 4663 for the live network, giving readers a specific technical marker that the public mainnet is operational.Retail wallet connectivity is already documented, allowing users to connect to the network through Robinhood Wallet. These details give developers and users a way to independently verify that the chain is operational.
Robinhood's Stock Tokens are structured as tokenized debt securities issued by Robinhood Assets (Jersey) Limited. They provide economic exposure to underlying equities but do not grant legal or beneficial rights in those securities. This is a material distinction for users expecting traditional shareholder protections.
The tokens are not available in the United States or to U.S. persons. Additional restrictions apply in Canada, the United Kingdom, Switzerland, the UAE, and sanctioned jurisdictions. That Robinhood's CEO has previously advocated for tokenized trading makes the jurisdictional exclusions notable, particularly the U.S. carve-out.
The competitive context is direct. Coinbase announced on June 16, 2026 that it would introduce tokenized stocks for non-U.S. customers, with those tokens backed 1:1 by the underlying asset and including dividend payouts and shareholder rights. That is a structurally different offering from Robinhood's debt-security model. Coinbase has also been expanding its own stock and options products this year.
The difference matters: Coinbase's model promises equity ownership, while Robinhood's provides price exposure through a debt instrument. Users in eligible jurisdictions will need to weigh whether direct shareholder rights or access to a dedicated public layer-2 with DeFi integrations better fits their needs.
Both firms are racing to capture non-U.S. demand for tokenized equities, and institutional investors like ARK Invest have been increasing their positions in both companies. Whether Robinhood's chain-native approach or Coinbase's equity-backed model gains more traction will likely depend on regulatory clarity in the jurisdictions where both products overlap.
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial or investment advice. Cryptocurrency and digital asset markets carry significant risk. Always do your own research before making decisions.
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