Arbitrum (ARB) gained nearly 8% following Robinhood's launch of its Ethereum Layer 2 network, Robinhood Chain, which includes a revenue-sharing model that directly benefits the Arbitrum ecosystem. The move activates the Arbitrum Expansion Program (AEP), requiring chains built with Arbitrum technology that settle outside Arbitrum One or Nova to contribute 10% of net protocol revenue back to the ecosystem.
Key Details of the Revenue-Sharing Model: According to Offchain Labs, 8% of the revenue flows into the Arbitrum DAO treasury, controlled by ARB token holders, while 2% is allocated to the Arbitrum Developer Guild for protocol development. The shared revenue comes from sequencer profits and may also include proceeds from Timeboost, Arbitrum's MEV capture mechanism. In its first week, Robinhood Chain processed over 4 million transactions, generating approximately $57,000 in protocol revenue, demonstrating early traction.
Wallet Integration and Scope: Robinhood Wallet now supports the chain, allowing users to bridge assets from networks like Solana, Ethereum, and Arbitrum, and swap tokens directly. The network targets tokenized stocks, real-world assets, and DeFi services, with eligible users in more than 120 countries able to trade tokenized equities. Co-founder Steven Goldfeder stated the model ensures Arbitrum captures value as enterprise adoption of its L2 technology grows.
ARB Price Movement and Technical Outlook: The price jumped to above $0.080, reclaiming its 20-day EMA. Resistance lies at the 50-day EMA near $0.088, with a breakout above opening the path to $0.101. The RSI at 67 indicates bullish momentum without being overbought, while the Chaikin Money Flow turned positive, signaling fresh capital inflows. The revenue-sharing arrangement provides a fundamental link between network usage and ARB governance, addressing prior criticism of governance tokens lacking economic ties.
