L2BEAT officially renamed ETHBEAT: research scope expands fr
On November 4, 2026, L2BEAT announced that it is being renamed ETHBEAT, with its research scope extending beyond Ethereum Layer 2 to areas including privacy, interoperability, tokens and ZK, and it will continue to monitor Layer 2. Liquid staking is also being brought into the research scope, and a guide for screening projects based on the CROPS principles is being launched at the same time.
Event timeline
- [11-04 10:16] L2BEAT renamed ETHBEAT, research scope expanded to areas including privacy and interoperability (Wu Shuo)
- [11-04 10:59] L2BEAT renamed ETHBEAT, research scope expanded to areas including privacy, interoperability and ZK (PANews)
Background and impact
On November 4, 2026, Wu Shuo at 10:16 and PANews at 10:59 reported successively that the Ethereum Layer 2 research platform L2BEAT had announced its renaming to ETHBEAT. The two sources describe the renaming itself and the adjustment of the research scope in basically the same way, both stating that its research scope has gone beyond Ethereum Layer 2.
According to both sources, ETHBEAT's research scope has expanded to areas including privacy, interoperability, tokens and ZK, while it will continue to monitor Layer 2. ETHBEAT said its focus is on whether projects on Ethereum can truly provide users with Ethereum's guarantees; PANews' wording was "security guarantees." The two differ slightly in wording, but no substantive disagreement appeared. In addition, liquid staking will also be included in the research scope, and ETHBEAT is simultaneously launching a guide for screening projects based on the CROPS principles.
Looking at its previous positioning, L2BEAT took Ethereum Layer 2 as its main research subject; this renaming means its coverage is expanding to broader topics within the Ethereum ecosystem. The shift in name from L2 to ETH corresponds to its statement that the research scope "has gone beyond Ethereum Layer 2"; while continuing to track Layer 2, privacy, interoperability, tokens, ZK and liquid staking are brought side by side into its watchlist. Neither source disclosed the specific form of research output or a publication timetable after the renaming, nor did they explain the specific details and assessment methods of the CROPS principles.
In terms of impact, what can be confirmed is that its subsequent research will cover more non-Layer 2 topics; for readers who have long relied on the platform to understand the status of Layer 2 projects, they will need to adapt to the new name and the broader scope of topics. How exactly the CROPS principles guide and the liquid staking research will be applied still awaits subsequent publication. It should be noted that this renaming does not involve exchange business and has no direct connection to platform operations such as Huobi HTX app registration and download, Zhima Gate.io app registration and download, Bitget app registration and download, Binance app registration and download, and OKX app registration and download; such operations should be based on each platform's official announcements.
Frequently asked questions
### Will ETHBEAT continue to monitor Layer 2 after the renaming?
Yes. Both sources explicitly state that while ETHBEAT's research scope expands to areas including privacy, interoperability, tokens and ZK, it will continue to monitor Layer 2.
### What exactly is the CROPS principles guide, and which projects will it affect?
The sources only mention that ETHBEAT is launching a guide for screening projects based on the CROPS principles, and did not disclose the specific content of the principles, the screening criteria or the scope of application. It is currently impossible to determine which projects will be affected.
### What does bringing liquid staking into the research scope mean for ordinary users?
At present it can only be confirmed that liquid staking has been included in its research scope. Neither source explained the assessment methods, data definitions or publication timetable, so users cannot yet judge specific projects on this basis.