Arbitrum Secures Revenue Share from Robinhood Chain Launch

Offchain Labs co-founder Steven Goldfeder confirmed that the split allocates 8% of net revenue to the tokenholder-controlled Arbitrum DAO treasury, while the remaining 2% is earmarked for ecosystem development. This model applies to chains deployed under the Arbitrum Expansion Program, distinct from the primary Arbitrum One network, where 100% of fees remain within the local treasury.

Robinhood Chain, which went live on July 1, operates as an Ethereum Layer 2 built on Arbitrum technology. The network is designed to facilitate tokenized stocks, real-world assets, and decentralized finance tools. By integrating with Robinhood Wallet, the chain allows users to bridge assets from Ethereum, Solana, and other networks to engage in swaps and equity trading. The initial testnet phase saw significant activity, processing over 4 million transactions before the official mainnet rollout.

This fee structure provides Arbitrum with a predictable income stream derived from corporate-led blockchain initiatives. As Robinhood continues to expand its offerings—including perpetual futures and AI-linked trading accounts—the success of the Arbitrum DAO’s treasury will increasingly depend on the sustained trading volume and liquidity across these partner chains.