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How Arbitrum Landed Robinhood With A.J. Warner & Steven Goldfeder

Jul 7, 2025
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Steven Goldfeder
Guest
A.J. Warner
A.J. Warner and Steven Goldfeder, both contributors at Offchain Labs, unpack the groundbreaking collaboration between Arbitrum and Robinhood aimed at tokenizing US stocks for European markets. They delve into strategic decisions surrounding blockchain integration, weighing public versus proprietary solutions. The duo highlights the benefits of Arbitrum's architecture for institutions and the evolving role of crypto in finance, especially in enhancing accessibility and user engagement in an ever-developing landscape. A fascinating look at the intersection of traditional finance and blockchain!
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ANECDOTE

Two-Year Arbitrum-Robinhood Partnership

  • Arbitrum and Robinhood built a close partnership over two years before the tokenized stocks deal emerged.
  • This deep relationship fostered trust and aligned vision for on-chain finance integration.
INSIGHT

Arbitrum's Dual Chain-Stack Advantage

  • Arbitrum uniquely offers both a live, neutral public chain and a customizable chain stack.
  • This dual approach allows Robinhood to launch on Arbitrum One immediately and migrate later to their own chain.
INSIGHT

Flexibility Drives Chain Choice

  • Robinhood chose Arbitrum's stack due to flexibility, including coding in both Solidity and Rust.
  • This flexibility helps tailor chain features without rushing critical product launches.
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