# Latest **URL:** https://forum.l2beat.com/latest.md [Latest](https://forum.l2beat.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.l2beat.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.l2beat.com/tags.md) --- ## [The Data Availability Risk Framework](https://forum.l2beat.com/t/the-data-availability-risk-framework/318)
**Author:** [@Vincenzo](https://forum.l2beat.com/u/Vincenzo)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2024, 12:33am UTC](https://forum.l2beat.com/t/the-data-availability-risk-framework/318 "2024-11-06T00:33:38Z")
Building upon the original framework outlined in our previous post, the L2BEAT research team has updated the risk categories and their respective scoring methodology, incorporating community feedback. To provide a clear… --- ## [The Risk Rosette Framework](https://forum.l2beat.com/t/the-risk-rosette-framework/292)
**Author:** [@donnoh](https://forum.l2beat.com/u/donnoh)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2024, 12:07pm UTC](https://forum.l2beat.com/t/the-risk-rosette-framework/292 "2024-06-08T12:07:06Z")
This document is to be considered the source of truth for the latest version of the Risk Rosette framework. Note that it might not account for every possible scenario and for this reason, it gets frequently updated based… --- ## [The Stages Framework](https://forum.l2beat.com/t/the-stages-framework/291)
**Author:** [@donnoh](https://forum.l2beat.com/u/donnoh)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2024, 10:18am UTC](https://forum.l2beat.com/t/the-stages-framework/291 "2024-06-06T10:18:28Z")
This document is to be considered the source of truth for the latest version of the Stages Framework, which was first introduced here. A changelog can be found at the bottom of the document. Specification Stage 0 requir… --- ## [How can I get an API key?](https://forum.l2beat.com/t/how-can-i-get-an-api-key/448)
**Author:** [@jc1337asd](https://forum.l2beat.com/u/jc1337asd)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2026, 1:09pm UTC](https://forum.l2beat.com/t/how-can-i-get-an-api-key/448 "2026-09-21T13:09:57Z")
Hi, I see that there’s an API at https://api.l2beat.com/ but I couldn’t find how to get an API key for it. I am planning to release an open source NPM package that compiles data from different sources in an efficiently… --- ## [Ossification (announcement and call for feedback)](https://forum.l2beat.com/t/ossification-announcement-and-call-for-feedback/445)
**Author:** [@basti](https://forum.l2beat.com/u/basti)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2026, 8:59am UTC](https://forum.l2beat.com/t/ossification-announcement-and-call-for-feedback/445 "2026-09-17T08:59:37Z")
Ossification in which we attempt to quantify an ancient blockchain security primitive of permissionless, immutable smart contract code We are working on a new L2BEAT metric: the Ossification Score. The frontend and bac… --- ## [L2BEAT's research team Hegotá ranking](https://forum.l2beat.com/t/l2beats-research-team-hegota-ranking/439)
**Author:** [@donnoh](https://forum.l2beat.com/u/donnoh)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2026, 3:31pm UTC](https://forum.l2beat.com/t/l2beats-research-team-hegota-ranking/439 "2026-09-14T15:31:54Z")
Link How to interpret our ranking S: EIPs that we really want to see in the next fork and we would be disappointed if they don’t go in. A: EIPs that we would be very happy to see included, sad but not too sad if not… --- ## [Privacy methodology](https://forum.l2beat.com/t/privacy-methodology/426)
**Author:** [@Gavin](https://forum.l2beat.com/u/Gavin)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2026, 7:50pm UTC](https://forum.l2beat.com/t/privacy-methodology/426 "2026-06-02T19:50:48Z")
hello! L2BEAT’s new privacy dashboard is :fire: :fire: it covers a lot, and really well: tvl, deposit/withdraw counts, asset breakdown, architecture, risk, governance, compliance, etc :clap: i think we can do even bett… --- ## [Stage 1 update: minimum challenge period reduction from 7d to 5d](https://forum.l2beat.com/t/stage-1-update-minimum-challenge-period-reduction-from-7d-to-5d/425)
**Author:** [@donnoh](https://forum.l2beat.com/u/donnoh)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2026, 11:14am UTC](https://forum.l2beat.com/t/stage-1-update-minimum-challenge-period-reduction-from-7d-to-5d/425 "2026-04-30T11:14:13Z")
TLDR: after thorough research and discussions, we find that when strong censorship (i.e. 51%) attacks are excluded, a 5d challenge period is a comfortable lower bound in the presence of soft censorship attacks and networ… --- ## [Alt-DA Stages Framework - call for feedback](https://forum.l2beat.com/t/alt-da-stages-framework-call-for-feedback/414)
**Author:** [@Vincenzo](https://forum.l2beat.com/u/Vincenzo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2026, 2:59pm UTC](https://forum.l2beat.com/t/alt-da-stages-framework-call-for-feedback/414 "2026-03-10T14:59:14Z")
For rollups, DA on L1 means the sequencer cannot withhold data - anyone can read it from Ethereum and verify state transitions independently. For Validiums and Optimiums, DA lives off-chain, so the sequencer can withhold… --- ## [New Stage 1 requirements for L2 proving systems](https://forum.l2beat.com/t/new-stage-1-requirements-for-l2-proving-systems/413)
**Author:** [@sergeyshemyakov](https://forum.l2beat.com/u/sergeyshemyakov)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2026, 11:36am UTC](https://forum.l2beat.com/t/new-stage-1-requirements-for-l2-proving-systems/413 "2026-02-16T11:36:02Z")
The following requirements will become a part of the Stage 1 requirements within L2BEAT stages framework. They are compiled from the requirements announced on our forum previously plus additional condition on optimistic … --- ## [Stage 1 requirements update: Security Council walkaway test](https://forum.l2beat.com/t/stage-1-requirements-update-security-council-walkaway-test/412)
**Author:** [@donnoh](https://forum.l2beat.com/u/donnoh)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2025, 3:40pm UTC](https://forum.l2beat.com/t/stage-1-requirements-update-security-council-walkaway-test/412 "2025-12-22T15:40:07Z")
Abstract We propose to introduce a new Stage 1 requirement to disallow the active use of the Security Council to provide censorship resistance, liveness and safety guarantees under non-emergency circumstances, i.e. in th… --- ## [Cont: Stage 1 challenge period reduction discussion](https://forum.l2beat.com/t/cont-stage-1-challenge-period-reduction-discussion/411)
**Author:** [@donnoh](https://forum.l2beat.com/u/donnoh)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2025, 1:01am UTC](https://forum.l2beat.com/t/cont-stage-1-challenge-period-reduction-discussion/411 "2025-12-09T01:01:58Z")
:warning: NOTE: The goal of this document is not to announce new changes but to discuss them and gather comments. No final decision has been made on whether to adopt the new requirements or not. Preliminary resources … --- ## [New Stage 1 requirements for ZK setups](https://forum.l2beat.com/t/new-stage-1-requirements-for-zk-setups/409)
**Author:** [@sergeyshemyakov](https://forum.l2beat.com/u/sergeyshemyakov)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2025, 9:41am UTC](https://forum.l2beat.com/t/new-stage-1-requirements-for-zk-setups/409 "2025-11-10T09:41:12Z")
We propose to add the following items to the Stage 1 requirements. They all relate to ZK verifier setups used by L2s. The main motivation is to hold ZK verifier setups to the same standards of transparency and trustless… --- ## [Secure Integration of Alt-DA L2s with Data Availability Verifiers](https://forum.l2beat.com/t/secure-integration-of-alt-da-l2s-with-data-availability-verifiers/408)
**Author:** [@Vincenzo](https://forum.l2beat.com/u/Vincenzo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2025, 7:44am UTC](https://forum.l2beat.com/t/secure-integration-of-alt-da-l2s-with-data-availability-verifiers/408 "2025-11-06T07:44:03Z")
Abstract We propose replacing the ambiguous term “DA bridge” with “Data Availability Verifier” (DA Verifier) to clarify the importance of verifying off-chain DA attestations for L2s using external data availability provi… --- ## [Stages update proposal: decouple escrows from rollup stages](https://forum.l2beat.com/t/stages-update-proposal-decouple-escrows-from-rollup-stages/407)
**Author:** [@donnoh](https://forum.l2beat.com/u/donnoh)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2025, 3:01pm UTC](https://forum.l2beat.com/t/stages-update-proposal-decouple-escrows-from-rollup-stages/407 "2025-10-31T15:01:25Z")
Abstract We propose to formally restrict the scope of the Stages assessment to the messaging bridge and provide escrow-specific assessments that do not affect the overall Stage designation of the project, unlike today. W… --- ## [Listing Request — 0xl3 (Chain ID 7117) on L2Beat](https://forum.l2beat.com/t/listing-request-0xl3-chain-id-7117-on-l2beat/404)
**Author:** [@Poom5741](https://forum.l2beat.com/u/Poom5741)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2025, 10:07am UTC](https://forum.l2beat.com/t/listing-request-0xl3-chain-id-7117-on-l2beat/404 "2025-10-12T10:07:54Z")
Subject: Listing Request — 0xl3 (Chain ID 7117) on L2Beat Project Name: 0xl3 Explorer: https://exp.0xl3.com/ Chainlist Entry: https://chainlist.org/chain/7117 Category: Layer-2 Rollup Stack: EVM-compatible Layer 2 op… --- ## [Assets, Bridges and TVS](https://forum.l2beat.com/t/assets-bridges-and-tvs/388)
**Author:** [@basti](https://forum.l2beat.com/u/basti)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2025, 3:16pm UTC](https://forum.l2beat.com/t/assets-bridges-and-tvs/388 "2025-08-01T15:16:15Z")
The L2BEAT team is working on the TVS and asset frameworks. This thread provides some transparency and will show the latest updates. Any feedback is much appreciated! Now We are taking a first step towards more useful a… --- ## [The trusted setups framework for ZK Catalog](https://forum.l2beat.com/t/the-trusted-setups-framework-for-zk-catalog/381)
**Author:** [@sergeyshemyakov](https://forum.l2beat.com/u/sergeyshemyakov)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2025, 12:23pm UTC](https://forum.l2beat.com/t/the-trusted-setups-framework-for-zk-catalog/381 "2025-07-19T12:23:13Z")
The L2BEAT research team would like to propose a framework for evaluating trusted setups of zero knowledge proving systems used in L2-related applications. The general goal of the framework is to expose implicit trust as… --- ## [The Recategorization](https://forum.l2beat.com/t/the-recategorization/377)
**Author:** [@donnoh](https://forum.l2beat.com/u/donnoh)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2025, 10:52am UTC](https://forum.l2beat.com/t/the-recategorization/377 "2025-06-20T10:52:42Z")
This document is to be considered the source of truth for the latest version of the Recategorization, which was first introduced here, and went into effect in June 19, 2025. A changelog can be found at the bottom of the … --- ## [Integration Request: Hemi](https://forum.l2beat.com/t/integration-request-hemi/370)
**Author:** [@jgr33nwood](https://forum.l2beat.com/u/jgr33nwood)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2025, 2:30pm UTC](https://forum.l2beat.com/t/integration-request-hemi/370 "2025-06-05T14:30:55Z")
Hi L2Beat team and community, I’m writing to formally request the integration of Hemi into the L2Beat platform. :magnifying\_glass\_tilted\_left: Overview Hemi is a Bitcoin-secured Layer 2 that brings native BTC into DeFi… --- ## [Tokenized Equity](https://forum.l2beat.com/t/tokenized-equity/364)
**Author:** [@adees](https://forum.l2beat.com/u/adees)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2025, 3:28am UTC](https://forum.l2beat.com/t/tokenized-equity/364 "2025-05-14T03:28:55Z")
What is tokenized equity? Tokenized equity refers to the creation and issuance of digital tokens that represent an equity stake in a company, asset, or organization. A tokenized equity helps users own a small share of… --- ## [Surge & State Root Progression Protocols](https://forum.l2beat.com/t/surge-state-root-progression-protocols/360)
**Author:** [@CTra1n](https://forum.l2beat.com/u/CTra1n)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2025, 2:57pm UTC](https://forum.l2beat.com/t/surge-state-root-progression-protocols/360 "2025-04-23T14:57:31Z")
Surge is a Nethermind initiative. Thanks to @donnoh and @Bartek for their helpful discussions on the article. Overview The goal of this document is to detail how the Surge rollup template ensures state roots can be pro… --- ## [Rollup maturity ranking proposal - call for final feedback](https://forum.l2beat.com/t/rollup-maturity-ranking-proposal-call-for-final-feedback/119)
**Author:** [@Bartek](https://forum.l2beat.com/u/Bartek)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2025, 12:39pm UTC](https://forum.l2beat.com/t/rollup-maturity-ranking-proposal-call-for-final-feedback/119 "2025-04-07T12:39:34Z")
After numerous discussions with the whole l2beat team we have decided to have another round of community feedback before finally releasing our implementation of a “rollup maturity ranking” which is our interpretation of … --- ## [Stages update: a high-level guiding principle for Stage 1](https://forum.l2beat.com/t/stages-update-a-high-level-guiding-principle-for-stage-1/338)
**Author:** [@donnoh](https://forum.l2beat.com/u/donnoh)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2025, 11:44am UTC](https://forum.l2beat.com/t/stages-update-a-high-level-guiding-principle-for-stage-1/338 "2025-03-04T11:44:51Z")
Abstract We propose a higher-level and better-formalized guiding principle for Stage 1. We first discuss some contentious examples of projects that might fit or not fit the Stage 1 assessment depending on different inter… --- ## [Integration Request: Fuse Ember L2 Network](https://forum.l2beat.com/t/integration-request-fuse-ember-l2-network/331)
**Author:** [@Misha\_FuseNetwork](https://forum.l2beat.com/u/Misha_FuseNetwork)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2024, 10:56am UTC](https://forum.l2beat.com/t/integration-request-fuse-ember-l2-network/331 "2024-11-19T10:56:27Z")
Hi L2Beat Team, I’m reaching out to request the integration of our Fuse Ember Layer 2 (L2) solution, into the L2Beat platform. Fuse Ember is designed to transform the way businesses and developers build and scale Web3 p… --- ## [Support new chain - Gravity (Arbitrum Orbit chain)](https://forum.l2beat.com/t/support-new-chain-gravity-arbitrum-orbit-chain/303)
**Author:** [@Gravity](https://forum.l2beat.com/u/Gravity)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2024, 5:15am UTC](https://forum.l2beat.com/t/support-new-chain-gravity-arbitrum-orbit-chain/303 "2024-08-01T05:15:19Z")
Gravity is an omnichain settlement layer built for mass adoption and full-chain abstraction. At its core, Gravity is constructed with advanced technologies like Zero-Knowledge Proofs, staking-powered architecture, and st… --- ## [Data Availability Risk Framework - call for feedback](https://forum.l2beat.com/t/data-availability-risk-framework-call-for-feedback/275)
**Author:** [@Vincenzo](https://forum.l2beat.com/u/Vincenzo)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2024, 4:24pm UTC](https://forum.l2beat.com/t/data-availability-risk-framework-call-for-feedback/275 "2024-07-22T16:24:50Z")
Please note there is a more recent version of this framework that incorporates community feedback. The current Data Availability Risk Framework can be found here. The L2BEAT research team would like to introduce a risk … --- ## [List $COTI a privacy-centric L2 for Ethereum!](https://forum.l2beat.com/t/list-coti-a-privacy-centric-l2-for-ethereum/253)
**Author:** [@Natalie](https://forum.l2beat.com/u/Natalie)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 29, 2024, 1:36pm UTC](https://forum.l2beat.com/t/list-coti-a-privacy-centric-l2-for-ethereum/253 "2024-02-29T13:36:33Z")
In case you haven’t heard yet, COTI is upgrading into COTI V2, a privacy-centric L2 for Ethereum. Following a breakthrough in the cryptographic protocol known as “Garbled Circuits,” COTI introduces a faster and lighter p… --- ## [Download l2beat data & discord invite](https://forum.l2beat.com/t/download-l2beat-data-discord-invite/244)
**Author:** [@Stratosg](https://forum.l2beat.com/u/Stratosg)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2024, 3:58pm UTC](https://forum.l2beat.com/t/download-l2beat-data-discord-invite/244 "2024-01-30T15:58:14Z")
Hello guys just joined the channel and i want to experiment with l2beat data if possible, i saw there is a discord discussion but i am not in the discord yet. Can somebody invite me --- ## [Inclusion of CCIP in Bridges Page](https://forum.l2beat.com/t/inclusion-of-ccip-in-bridges-page/242)
**Author:** [@cyloncat](https://forum.l2beat.com/u/cyloncat)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2024, 5:24pm UTC](https://forum.l2beat.com/t/inclusion-of-ccip-in-bridges-page/242 "2024-01-24T17:24:54Z")
Has there any consideration to adding Chainlink’s CCIP to L2Beat’s bridges page? I’ve found myself trying to learn more about Chainlink’s CCIP system and trying to understand its pro/cons compared to other bridges. I al… [Next page](https://forum.l2beat.com/latest.md?page=1)