Robinhood Chain is making one of the strongest Layer 2 launches of 2026. The Arbitrum Orbit-based network has already recorded $866 million in daily DEX volume and more than $134 million in total value locked within its first two weeks.
The chain focuses on tokenized stocks and real-world assets. It offers sub-second block times and fees under $0.01 while remaining fully EVM compatible. This makes it easy for developers and users to jump in.
Memecoins such as $CASHCAT are driving a large part of the trading activity. At the same time, tokenized equities and DeFi protocols are adding real utility to the ecosystem. Peak daily DEX volume reached around $570 million, with over 6 million weekly transactions and more than 108,000 active addresses.
Robinhood’s large user base of 27 to 28 million people gives the chain a built-in audience. Free gas promotions running through September are also helping boost early participation.
The early momentum is impressive. The bigger question now is whether this volume will turn into sustained usage for tokenized assets and DeFi beyond the initial hype phase.
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