Tether Launches Open-Source MiningOS to Simplify and Decentralize Bitcoin Mining

Tether has officially launched MiningOS (MOS), an open-source operating system for Bitcoin mining, positioning it as a major step toward simplifying mining infrastructure while reducing dependence on proprietary, vendor-controlled software. The stablecoin issuer announced the release on Monday, highlighting that MiningOS is designed to support a wide range of users, from individual hobbyist miners to large-scale institutional operations.

According to Tether, MiningOS aims to eliminate the “black box” problem that has long characterized Bitcoin mining, where hardware management and monitoring tools are locked into closed ecosystems. By offering a transparent and open-source alternative, Tether says MOS gives miners greater control over their infrastructure without the risk of vendor lock-in. The company emphasized that the platform is modular and scalable, allowing users to customize their setup based on operational size, performance needs, and output goals.

MiningOS operates on a self-hosted architecture and uses an integrated peer-to-peer network to communicate directly with connected mining devices. This approach allows miners to manage and optimize their operations without relying on centralized third-party services, which can introduce added costs, single points of failure, or restrictions. Tether noted that miners can fine-tune configurations through a companion management platform, making the system flexible enough for both home-based setups and geographically distributed industrial mining sites.

Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino described MiningOS as a “complete operational platform” capable of scaling seamlessly from small, personal mining rigs to enterprise-level facilities spread across multiple regions. The company first revealed plans for an open-source Bitcoin mining operating system in June of last year, arguing that lowering software and management barriers is essential for enabling new miners to compete in the global Bitcoin mining ecosystem.

With the release of MiningOS under the Apache 2.0 license, Tether joins other crypto-focused companies, including Jack Dorsey’s Block, in promoting open-source mining infrastructure. Built on Holepunch peer-to-peer protocols and intentionally free from third-party dependencies, MiningOS reflects Tether’s broader push toward decentralization, transparency, and greater accessibility within the Bitcoin mining industry.