Key takeaways
- Robinhood's docs list seven official routes. They are the canonical Arbitrum bridge, Stargate, Chainlink Transporter, Relay, Across, LiFi and 0x.
- The canonical bridge is trustless and deposits in about 10 minutes, but withdrawing back to Ethereum takes about 7 days.
- Intent bridges such as Relay and Across move funds in seconds, in exchange for trusting a third party's contracts and solvers.
- Bring ETH, because it's Robinhood Chain's gas token. Bridged ERC-20s get a different contract address on Robinhood Chain.
- Fake bridge sites are a top scam on new chains. Only use links from docs.robinhood.com.
On this page
To bridge to Robinhood Chain, add the network to your wallet, then use one of the routes listed in Robinhood's bridging docs [1].
- The canonical Arbitrum bridge is trustless, with deposits in about 10 minutes.
- An intent-based bridge such as Relay or Across arrives in seconds.
Bring ETH, because it pays for gas on Robinhood Chain. Only ever open a bridge from the official docs link, because fake bridge sites are one of the most common scams on a new chain.
Before you bridge, add the network
Add Robinhood Chain to your wallet first, so you can see funds when they arrive. Use Robinhood's official settings [2][3].
| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| Network name | Robinhood Chain |
| Chain ID | 4663 |
| RPC URL | https://rpc.mainnet.chain.robinhood.com/ |
| Currency symbol | ETH |
| Block explorer | https://robinhoodchain.blockscout.com |
Robinhood Wallet supports the chain natively, and any EVM wallet such as MetaMask can add it manually [3].
Which bridge should you use?
Robinhood's docs list the routes below [1].
| Route | Type | Speed (per docs) | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arbitrum canonical bridge | Trustless Ethereum ↔ Robinhood Chain | Deposit ~10 min · withdrawal ~7 days | Moving ETH and ERC-20s from Ethereum with no extra trust |
| Relay | Intents-based bridge | Seconds | Fast, low-cost transfers, and bridge-and-execute in one step |
| Across | Intents-based bridge | Seconds | Fast transfers from many chains |
| Stargate (LayerZero) | Omnichain token transfer | Minutes | Moving tokens such as USDG and WBTC across chains |
| Chainlink Transporter (CCIP) | Token transfer and messaging | Minutes | Cross-chain transfers, including bridge-then-deposit flows |
| LiFi / 0x | Cross-chain swap aggregators | Seconds to minutes | Swapping and bridging in one step |
The trade-off in one line. The canonical bridge inherits its security from Ethereum but is slow to exit. Intent bridges are fast in both directions, but you rely on their contracts and the solvers who front your funds [1].
Which route should you pick?
- Coming from Ethereum with a large amount and no rush? Use the canonical bridge. Deposits take about 10 minutes, and you add no trust beyond Ethereum and the rollup itself.
- Coming from another chain (Solana, Base, Arbitrum and others) or in a hurry? Use an intent bridge such as Relay or Across. It usually arrives in seconds. Compare the quoted fee and the amount you'll receive before confirming.
- Moving a specific token such as USDG or WBTC? Use Stargate or Chainlink Transporter, if they support that token.
- Want to swap and bridge in one go? Use an aggregator such as LiFi. Check the route it picks and the final amount.
- Leaving Robinhood Chain quickly? Use an intent bridge. The canonical exit takes about a week.
Whichever you choose, send a small test amount first when using a route for the first time. Wait for it to arrive before sending the rest.
How to deposit with the canonical bridge
- Have ETH on Ethereum mainnet for the amount you're bridging plus Ethereum gas for the deposit.
- Open the canonical bridge from Robinhood's docs [1]. The link opens the Arbitrum bridge with Ethereum as the source and Robinhood Chain as the destination.
- Connect your wallet and check both networks are shown correctly.
- Enter the amount of ETH (or choose an ERC-20) and review the fee estimate.
- Confirm the deposit in your wallet and pay the Ethereum gas.
- Wait about 10 minutes. Robinhood's docs say deposits "typically confirm within 10 minutes" [1].
- Check your balance on Robinhood Chain in your wallet or on the explorer.
If a deposit doesn't arrive, don't panic. Canonical deposits use Arbitrum's retryable tickets. If the Robinhood Chain side fails, for example because of insufficient gas, "the funds are not lost". The deposit "can be manually redeemed from the bridge interface within 7 days" [1].
How to withdraw back to Ethereum
The canonical withdrawal is a three-step process [1].
- Start the withdrawal on Robinhood Chain. This costs a small amount of Robinhood Chain gas.
- Wait out the challenge period. Robinhood's docs call it a 7-day challenge period. The on-chain window is about 6.4 days, which L2BEAT lists as 6 days 8 hours [5].
- Claim on Ethereum. This final step is required and "incurs L1 gas costs" [1].
If you need funds back faster, an intent bridge can route them out in seconds, with the added trust that brings.
Why the wait? A short explanation
Robinhood Chain is an Arbitrum-based optimistic rollup. It posts transaction data to Ethereum and assumes it's valid unless someone challenges it within the challenge window. That's why exits through the canonical bridge wait about a week, while deposits are quick. Transactions on Robinhood Chain itself get a soft confirmation in under a second, are posted to Ethereum within minutes, and reach Ethereum finality about 13 minutes after posting [4]. See layer 2.
Things people get wrong
- Bridging no ETH. Robinhood Chain uses ETH for gas [6]. If you only bridge a stablecoin, you can't do anything with it until you have ETH. See Robinhood Chain gas fees.
- Expecting the same token address. "A bridged ERC-20's contract address on Robinhood Chain differs from its address on Ethereum" [1]. Check the Robinhood Chain address before trading or adding it to your wallet.
- Using a random RPC or bridge link from a reply, DM or ad. Use the official links above.
- Forgetting Ethereum gas for the claim at the end of a canonical withdrawal.
Next, make your first trade
With ETH on Robinhood Chain, you're ready to trade. Follow how to buy memecoins on Robinhood Chain, and check every token first with the rug-pull checklist or Token Check.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the official Robinhood Chain bridge?
The canonical route is the Arbitrum bridge, linked from Robinhood's bridging docs. It moves ETH and ERC-20 tokens between Ethereum and Robinhood Chain and is described as trustless, with security inherited from Ethereum. Robinhood's docs also list Stargate, Chainlink Transporter, Relay, Across, LiFi and 0x as partner routes.
How long does it take to bridge to Robinhood Chain?
Deposits through the canonical bridge typically confirm within about 10 minutes, according to Robinhood's docs. Intent-based bridges such as Relay and Across usually complete in seconds. Withdrawing back to Ethereum through the canonical bridge takes about 7 days because of the challenge period.
Why does withdrawing from Robinhood Chain take 7 days?
Robinhood Chain is an Arbitrum-based optimistic rollup. Withdrawals through the canonical bridge wait out a challenge period in which the posted state can be disputed. Robinhood's docs call it a 7-day challenge period. The on-chain setting is about 6.4 days. After it ends you claim on Ethereum, which costs Ethereum gas.
What happens if my deposit doesn't arrive?
Canonical deposits use Arbitrum's retryable tickets. If the Robinhood Chain side of a deposit fails, for example due to insufficient gas, Robinhood's docs say the funds are not lost and can be manually redeemed from the bridge interface within 7 days. Check the deposit's status in the bridge UI before assuming funds are gone.
Is it safe to use a fast bridge?
Fast intent bridges are widely used and listed in Robinhood's docs, but they add trust in the bridge's own contracts and operators, which the canonical bridge avoids. For large amounts, many users prefer the canonical route for deposits. Whatever you use, open it only from the official docs link, because fake bridge sites are common.
Sources
- [1]Bridging, Robinhood Chain docs · seen 2026-09-28
- [2]Connecting to Robinhood Chain, Robinhood Chain docs · seen 2026-09-28
- [3]Add network to your wallet, Robinhood Chain docs · seen 2026-09-28
- [4]Transaction Finality, Robinhood Chain docs · seen 2026-09-28
- [5]Robinhood Chain project page, L2BEAT · seen 2026-09-28
- [6]Gas & Fees, Robinhood Chain docs · seen 2026-09-28
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