ShapeShift Publishes Report on Cosmos, Polkadot and NEAR Decentralized Protocols Analysis is the first of a series that assesses emerging smart contract blockchains News provided by Share this article Share this article DENVER, Feb. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- ShapeShift, an international, non-custodial cryptocurrency leader, announced the availability of a new, in-depth report titled "New Frontiers: A Deep Dive Analysis of the Cosmos, Polkadot, and Near Protocols." The analysis reviews three emerging "smart contract blockchains" (or, blockchains that can run a wide variety of decentralized applications). While blockchains like Bitcoin and Ethereum have grown in mindshare, adoption and sophistication, lesser-known blockchains are proliferating. This series will provide blockchain, cryptocurrency and Web 3.0 development enthusiasts with an in-depth review of the opportunity and state of evolution of the three emerging platforms. The report is the first of a series called "New Frontiers"; subsequent reports issued later this year will review additional smart contract blockchains and explore related topics.