Raphael Documentation
The Renaissance exchange, documented.
Raphael is the decentralized exchange of Robinhood Chain. These pages explain how the protocol works, from a first swap to liquidity, $RAPH emissions, veRAPH governance and full integrations.
The essentials
How the protocol fits together
Raphael Exchange combines efficient token swaps with a vote-directed incentive system. Traders access liquidity across multiple pool types. Liquidity providers earn fees, or stake eligible positions for $RAPH emissions. Participants lock $RAPH into veRAPH positions and direct incentives toward the pools they consider most valuable.
This creates a feedback loop, renewed every epoch:
- Trading activity generates fees.
- Fees and incentives attract votes.
- Votes direct $RAPH emissions.
- Emissions attract liquidity.
- Deeper liquidity improves execution, and the wheel turns again.
The Protocol Flywheel page walks through each turn of this cycle in detail.
The network
Raphael runs on Robinhood Chain, an EVM-compatible Ethereum Layer 2. ETH is the native gas token.
| Network | Chain ID | Public RPC | Explorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robinhood Chain | 4663 | https://rpc.mainnet.chain.robinhood.com | https://robinhoodchain.blockscout.com |
| Robinhood Chain Testnet | 46630 | https://rpc.testnet.chain.robinhood.com | https://explorer.testnet.chain.robinhood.com |
Applications should use a dedicated provider for production traffic. See Data and Indexing for guidance.
A word before you begin
Raphael Exchange is an independent protocol. It is not Robinhood, and it is not operated or endorsed by Robinhood. References to Robinhood Chain identify the blockchain network. The protocol builds on a battle-proven ve(3,3) architecture; references to that lineage describe technical ancestry only.
Using smart contracts involves risk, including the loss of funds. Always verify the network, token address, pool, price impact and transaction details before signing. The Safety and Risks page and the Legal and Risk Notice explain the full picture.