Ocean Protocol is a decentralized data exchange protocol designed to unlock data and provide fairer outcomes for data users. Ocean Protocol allows data providers to interact with data consumers through a decentralized data marketplace while guaranteeing control, auditability, transparency and compliance for all participants.
Ocean Token (OCEAN) is used as a value exchange method on the Ocean Protocol network, enhancing the protocol and incentivizing network nodes. Users can earn OCEAN by providing data as a market. OCEAN can be used to provide network services and manage data.