Unchained Inside Robinhood's Big Super App Plan: ‘There's Still a Lot of Work to Be Done’ - Ep. 983
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Dec 18, 2025 Join Johann Kerbrat, Senior VP at Robinhood Crypto, as he unpacks the company's ambitions to create a super app. He discusses the potential impact of tokenized stocks on IPOs and the growing interest in prediction markets despite regulatory hurdles. Johann also shares insights on how Robinhood's diverse crypto offerings cater to different types of users and the importance of building a secure, user-friendly platform. With a focus on leveraging blockchain for innovative financial solutions, Robinhood aims to push the boundaries of traditional investing.
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Engage Regulators Early To Avoid Offshore Drift
- Work closely with regulators and build legal confidence before launching complex products like prediction markets.
- Johann warns against driving innovation offshore and urges finding domestic regulatory frameworks.
Chosen L2 For Security And Customization
- Robinhood built an L2 on Ethereum to reuse Ethereum's security and focus on financial features and customization.
- Johann emphasizes getting 'security for free' from Ethereum so they can control their own stack and product design.
Design Trading Systems For Resiliency
- Build resiliency and avoid single points of failure by diversifying feeds and systems for trading infrastructure.
- Johann recommends multiple price feeds and institutional diversification to prevent repeat systemic failures like 10/10.