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USDG on Robinhood Chain

USDG is a Paxos-issued dollar stablecoin used in Robinhood Chain trading and lending. Its reserve arrangements and the Global Dollar Network explain the issuer and distribution model.

2 min read · Updated 2026-09-07

USDG usage and reserves

USDG is a US-dollar stablecoin issued by Paxos with 1:1 reserve backing. In the early July 2026 snapshot, it accounted for roughly 68% of Robinhood Chain's approximately $300m stablecoin supply. It was a primary quote asset on the chain's exchanges and the asset supplied through Robinhood Earn. These figures describe the launch period.

The recorded canonical address is 0x5fc5360D0400a0Fd4f2af552ADD042D716F1d168. Check the issuer's current registry and the network before using it. A stablecoin's reserve backing and the price available on a trading venue are separate considerations.

The Global Dollar Network

Paxos launched the Global Dollar Network in November 2024 with partners including Robinhood, Kraken, Anchorage Digital, Galaxy Digital and Nuvei. Members use USDG, and the network shares stablecoin revenue with participating distributors and holders under its arrangements.

Robinhood's membership gives it a commercial relationship with USDG's distribution model. That is relevant context for the coin's use in Robinhood products. It does not establish that the network must use only USDG or that every USDG holder receives reserve yield.

Other assets and concentration

Robinhood Wrapped ETH, or WETH, is the ERC-20 representation of ETH used in compatible contracts. Its recorded address is 0x0Bd7D308f8E1639FAb988df18A8011f41EAcAD73. ETH pays for gas, while WETH is used in token-based liquidity pools and other applications.

Other stablecoins also circulate on Robinhood Chain. Concentration in USDG can simplify routing where liquidity is deep, while leaving many applications exposed to the same issuer and reserve arrangements. Assess those dependencies alongside an application's own contracts and withdrawal conditions.

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  1. [1]Paxos Newsroom — Introducing the Global Dollar Network ↗
  2. [2]Global Dollar Network ↗
  3. [3]Robinhood Chain Docs — Contract registry (USDG address) ↗

The sources above support the factual claims in this article. Editorial assessments are identified in the text, and unresolved details retain their qualifications. Check the review date when using a claim about availability, product terms or network control.

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Frequently asked

What is USDG?
USDG is a Paxos-issued dollar stablecoin with 1:1 reserve backing and distribution through the Global Dollar Network. It represented roughly 68% of Robinhood Chain stablecoin supply in the early July 2026 snapshot.
Why is USDG used in Robinhood products?
Robinhood is a Global Dollar Network member. The network shares stablecoin revenue through its distribution arrangements, providing commercial context for USDG's integration.
Does holding USDG automatically pay interest?
The distribution model does not establish that every holder receives reserve yield. Lending through a product such as Earn is a separate transaction with its own risks and terms.