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Robinhood built a blockchain for tokenized stocks. Memecoins took over
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Fusion42 · 14 July 2026 · Fusion42 review
Robinhood Chain, a blockchain launched for tokenized stocks, has processed $3.1 billion in weekly DEX volume and $312 million total value locked in its first two weeks, but memecoins like CASHCAT ($156m market cap) dominate activity whilst regulated tokenized equities account for only $12.8 million. The pattern mirrors Coinbase Base's 2023 launch, where speculative assets filled the network before durable applications arrived.
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If you're building a regulated tokenized-asset product, Robinhood just proved the infrastructure works—but speculators will get there first and claim the liquidity. Your path to adoption now runs through the memecoin traders who've set up camp on this chain, not around them.
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