Uniswap clears $250M on Robinhood Chain in week one

@Uniswap processed more than $250 million in trading volume on @RobinhoodApp's new blockchain in under a week, a figure that underlines the immediate demand for decentralized liquidity on a chain purpose-built for tokenized equities.

A new Ethereum L2 for tokenized finance

Robinhood launched the public mainnet of Robinhood Chain on July 1, 2026, an Arbitrum-based Ethereum Layer 2 with 24/7 tokenized stocks that plug into DeFi as collateral. The chain is specifically designed to facilitate trading of tokenized real-world assets, including stock tokens and ETFs, with 100ms block times. The launch places Robinhood in a growing category of consumer-finance companies building their own blockchain infrastructure. Coinbase's Base and Stripe's Tempo are among the most visible examples, shifting attention and value away from the more neutral, developer-led ecosystems that originally defined the industry.

Robinhood is rolling out a new version of its tokenized-equity product, called Stock Tokens, inside the Robinhood Wallet in more than 120 countries, though availability depends on jurisdiction. Under the new structure, eligible users can trade around the clock on Robinhood Chain and use the tokens as collateral or deposit them into lending pools across DeFi. Stock Tokens are tokenized debt securities issued by Robinhood Assets (Jersey) Limited that track the price of the underlying stock but do not confer any legal or beneficial ownership in the security itself.

Uniswap takes the primary AMM role, $UNI surges

Uniswap v2, v3, v4, and UniswapX are live on Robinhood Chain, a Layer 2 built by Robinhood Crypto. Uniswap serves as the primary public AMM on Robinhood Chain, with support on the Uniswap Web App, Wallet, and API available from day one. From day one, Uniswap supports Robinhood Stock Tokens on the Web App, Wallet, and API via UniswapX, Uniswap's intent-based trading infrastructure, and the AMM.

The $UNI token surged 11 to 14% following the chain's launch. More chains deploying Uniswap means more volume, which means more fees flowing through the protocol. The broader ecosystem also launched with significant infrastructure backing. Integrations with Alchemy, BitGo, and Chainlink give the chain rapid block times alongside ready-made DeFi capabilities including lending and borrowing, and the network is designed to be AI-native and tailored to real-world assets.

The tokenized equities market had a total market capitalization of $5.5 billion as of June 8, 2026, up roughly 147% from $2.23 billion at the start of the year, according to data from The Block. Robinhood's chain launch drops it into that market at a moment of rapid growth, with Uniswap's early volume numbers suggesting the infrastructure is already attracting real activity.

Sources
Uniswap Labs: Uniswap is Live on Robinhood Chain
Crypto Briefing: Uniswap protocol surpasses $250M in volume on Robinhood Chain in under a week
Fintech Global: Robinhood launches Robinhood Chain mainnet and DeFi suite