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Robinhood launches Layer 2 blockchain for real-world asset tokenization
Robinhood Markets went live with Robinhood Chain, an Arbitrum-based Layer 2 blockchain purpose-built for real-world asset (RWA) tokenization and settlement. Natively integrated with Robinhood's user base and Alchemia protocol stack. Enables sub-second, low-fee asset trades on-chain.
WHY IT MATTERS
Major retail broker pivots to blockchain-native rails for RWA settlement; signals fintech bet that tokenized equities, bonds, commodities will disintermediate legacy clearing and custodial infrastructure.
Source: PYMNTS · 2026-07-02