{"id":685,"date":"2026-02-11T22:22:01","date_gmt":"2026-02-11T22:22:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.coinsignals.net\/?p=685"},"modified":"2026-02-11T22:22:01","modified_gmt":"2026-02-11T22:22:01","slug":"robinhood-joins-the-layer-2-competition-with-public-testnet-for-robinhood-chain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.coinsignals.net\/index.php\/2026\/02\/11\/robinhood-joins-the-layer-2-competition-with-public-testnet-for-robinhood-chain\/","title":{"rendered":"Robinhood Joins the Layer 2 Competition With Public Testnet for Robinhood Chain"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"689\" height=\"445\" data-id=\"686\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.coinsignals.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_1482.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-686\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.coinsignals.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_1482.png 689w, https:\/\/blog.coinsignals.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_1482-300x194.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 689px) 100vw, 689px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Robinhood has introduced the public testnet for Robinhood Chain, an Ethereum Layer 2 network built using Arbitrum technology. The United States based trading platform said the initiative aims to speed up the development of tokenized real world and digital assets, while giving developers early access ahead of a planned mainnet launch later this year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With the testnet now active, developers can begin building and testing applications in an environment compatible with standard Ethereum tools. The network relies on Arbitrum\u2019s scaling technology and is already seeing integration from infrastructure providers such as Alchemy, Allium, Chainlink, LayerZero, and TRM. Additional partners are expected to join during the early testing phase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Robinhood has provided access points to the testnet, developer documentation through its website, and early infrastructure support from ecosystem collaborators. The company said this phase is intended to encourage experimentation, uncover potential issues, enhance network performance, and prepare for the eventual mainnet rollout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The chain is built on Robinhood\u2019s existing infrastructure with an emphasis on reliability, security, and regulatory compliance. It supports bridging and self custody features, along with the scalability required for financial focused decentralized applications, including tokenized asset platforms, lending services, and perpetual futures products. Developers will also be able to experiment with testnet specific assets such as Stock Tokens and integrate directly with Robinhood Wallet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Robinhood has been expanding its presence in the crypto sector in recent years. The company completed its 200 million dollar acquisition of Bitstamp last year, marking a formal step into institutional digital assets. However, recent financial results show softer performance. In the fourth quarter of 2025, crypto transaction revenue reached 221 million dollars, representing a 38 percent decline compared with the previous year. This followed a stronger prior quarter when crypto revenue rose to 268 million dollars during heightened market volatility.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Robinhood has introduced the public testnet for Robinhood Chain, an Ethereum Layer 2 network built using Arbitrum technology. 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