System, apparatus, and method for data trading based on blockchain

An apparatus for trading data, the apparatus comprising:

• a network interface;
• a memory;
• and
• a processor coupled to the network interface and the memory and configured to:
• post, in a data trading system, data information related to data that is located in a storage apparatus independent of the data trading system and available for purchase;
• receive, from a purchaser device, a compensation for the data;
• facilitate, at least partially through a smart contract on a blockchain, a transfer of the data directly from the storage apparatus to the purchaser device;
• and
• facilitate, at least partially through the smart contract on a blockchain, a transfer of the compensation from the data trading system to a provider account.

A mechanism for trading data, the mechanism comprising:

• a collection/posting module configured to post, in a data trading system, data information related to data that is located in a storage apparatus independent of the data trading system and available for purchase;
• a search/purchase module configured to receive, from a purchaser device, a compensation for the data;
• a data transfer module configured to facilitate, at least partially through a smart contract on a blockchain, a transfer of the data directly from the storage apparatus to the purchaser device;
• and
• a payment module configured to facilitate, at least partially through the smart contract on a blockchain, a transfer of the compensation from the data trading system to a provider account.