Robinhood builds custom Layer-2 on Ethereum
Robinhood is developing its own Layer-2 blockchain to enable real-world asset tokenization and instant settlement while leveraging Ethereum's security.
The argument
The guest explained that Robinhood chose to build an L2 to customize the chain specifically for real-world assets (RWA) and stock tokenization. This approach aims to solve traditional settlement delays (T+1) and provide global access to US markets.
The thesis, stress-tested
✓ What validates it
- ✓Mainnet launch of the Robinhood L2 chain
- ✓Migration of real-world assets and tokenized stocks onto the new L2
▸ Risks discussed
- ▸Developer fatigue from too many competing blockchain networks
- ▸Technical execution risks in transitioning from testnet to mainnet
Hear it yourself
"That way we can customize everything that we wanna do to really make the Robinhood chain like the best real world asset chain, and at the same time, have all the benefits of of Ethereum."
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