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Robinhood Launches Testnet for Ethereum Layer 2 Blockchain

2/11/2026

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Robinhood Markets, Inc. has launched a public testnet for its Ethereum Layer 2 blockchain, Robinhood Chain, built on Arbitrum technology.
The testnet aims to support tokenized real-world assets and enhance financial services.
Select developers can test applications and infrastructure on the testnet ahead of a future mainnet launch.
Robinhood Markets, Inc. has partnered with Alchemy and Chainlink to support development as it seeks to diversify offerings amid recent revenue challenges.

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Robinhood Markets, Inc. has launched a public testnet for its Ethereum Layer 2 blockchain, Robinhood Chain, built on Arbitrum technology.
The testnet aims to support tokenized real-world assets and enhance financial services.
Select developers can test applications and infrastructure on the testnet ahead of a future mainnet launch.
Robinhood Markets, Inc. has partnered with Alchemy and Chainlink to support development as it seeks to diversify offerings amid recent revenue challenges.