Ocean is an open-source protocol for transferring and monetizing data and data-based services between enterprises and individuals. Publishers may monetise their data while maintaining privacy and control, and consumers can now access datasets that were previously inaccessible or difficult to uncover. These datasets may be found on the Ocean Market, where they can be bought and used or sold afterwards.Ocean's software is designed to make data sharing easier by connecting people who require data but don't have the capacity to keep it with those who do. Providers are rewarded with OCEAN, Ocean's native cryptocurrency, in exchange for their efforts.OCEAN is a utility token that is utilized for community governance and data staking, as well as buying and selling data on the Ocean Market as the fundamental unit of trade.