{"id":8945,"date":"2026-07-02T02:43:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-02T00:43:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mixtv1.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/02\/robinhood-launches-ai-native-ethereum-layer-2-network-tokenized-stock-trading\/"},"modified":"2026-07-02T02:44:34","modified_gmt":"2026-07-02T00:44:34","slug":"robinhood-goes-web3-launching-an-ai-powered-ethereum-network-and-tokenized-trading","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mixtv1.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/02\/robinhood-goes-web3-launching-an-ai-powered-ethereum-network-and-tokenized-trading\/","title":{"rendered":"Robinhood Goes Web3: Launching an AI-Powered Ethereum Network and Tokenized Trading"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Robinhood\u2019s Strategic Pivot: Launching the “AI-Native” Robinhood Chain<\/h3>\n

Robinhood has officially entered the blockchain infrastructure space with the debut of its public mainnet, “Robinhood Chain.” This Ethereum layer-2 network represents a significant evolution for the brokerage, signaling a move to integrate decentralized finance (DeFi) directly into its existing financial ecosystem. By leveraging Arbitrum technology, the firm is positioning itself to bridge the divide between legacy stock markets and the burgeoning world of on-chain assets.<\/p>\n

A New Infrastructure for AI and Finance<\/h4>\n

\nThe Robinhood Chain is being marketed as an “AI-native” network, a unique designation that suggests the platform is optimized for autonomous trading agents. By integrating with key industry players like Chainlink for oracle services, BitGo for security, and Uniswap for liquidity, the network aims to streamline the user experience. <\/p>\n

Johann Kerbrat, SVP and General Manager of Crypto and International at Robinhood, emphasized that the goal is to democratize access to complex financial tools. “Historically, DeFi has been gated by high technical barriers,” Kerbrat noted. “Our mission is to synthesize the reliability of traditional finance with the innovation of decentralized protocols, making financial ownership accessible globally.”<\/p>\n

Unlocking Value with Tokenized Equities<\/h4>\n

\nA standout feature of this launch is the introduction of “Stock Tokens.” These are on-chain digital representations of major global equities, such as Apple and Nvidia. For users in supported international jurisdictions, this innovation transforms how stocks are utilized. Instead of holding static assets, investors can now deploy these tokens into lending protocols or utilize them as collateral within DeFi ecosystems, effectively putting their portfolios to work in ways previously impossible in traditional brokerage accounts.<\/p>\n

Expanding the Robinhood Ecosystem<\/h4>\n

\nBeyond the new chain, the company is aggressively upgrading its Robinhood Wallet to capture more market share:
\n* Perpetual Trading:<\/strong> The wallet now supports decentralized perpetual trading through a partnership with the Lighter exchange, allowing for advanced trading strategies directly from a self-custody interface.
\n* Yield Generation:<\/strong> Eligible U.S. customers can now access “Robinhood Earn,” a feature offering approximately 7% APY on USDG, a dollar-backed stablecoin.
\n* Global Reach:<\/strong> The firm is scaling its footprint, with recent launches in Canada and upcoming plans for Singapore and the U.K. These efforts are designed to bolster its current user base of nearly 28 million customers.<\/p>\n

Market Reaction and Financial Context<\/h4>\n

\nThe market responded favorably to the announcement, with HOOD shares climbing over 8% on the day of the launch. While the stock has seen a healthy 20% gain over the past month, reaching $108.65, it still faces a climb to reclaim its 52-week peak of $153.86.<\/p>\n

This technological push comes at a critical juncture for the company. Following a challenging period where crypto-related revenue dipped by 34%-falling from $221 million to $134 million quarter-over-quarter-the firm recently underwent a 10% workforce reduction. By pivoting toward proprietary infrastructure and high-utility DeFi products, Robinhood is clearly betting that the future of its profitability lies in becoming a foundational layer for the next generation of digital finance, rather than just a retail trading portal.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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In brief Robinhood launched the public mainnet of Robinhood Chain, an “AI-native” Ethereum layer-2 network. The chain further bridges the firm’s traditional financial offerings with its crypto products, beginning with Stock Tokens. Shares finished the day up more than 8% on the news, though are still well off their 52-week high. Publicly traded brokerage and<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":55,"featured_media":8946,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"ai_generated_summary":"","wpai_meta_description":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[260,36],"class_list":["post-8945","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-crypto","tag-business","tag-mixtv"],"a3_pvc":{"activated":true,"total_views":3,"today_views":3},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mixtv1.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8945","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mixtv1.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mixtv1.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mixtv1.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/55"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mixtv1.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8945"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.mixtv1.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8945\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mixtv1.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8946"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mixtv1.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8945"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mixtv1.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8945"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mixtv1.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8945"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}