Stablecoin issuer Tether has released its open-source Bitcoin mining software, MiningOS. The company stated the software is designed to simplify and scale mining operations for users ranging from hobbyists to large institutions. This move is part of Tether’s broader strategy to promote decentralization within the Bitcoin mining industry by providing transparent, non-proprietary tools.
Tether has launched its open-source Bitcoin mining software, describing it as a means to simplify and scale mining while promoting further decentralization. “The mining industry has long been limited by closed systems and proprietary tools. MiningOS changes that — introducing transparency, openness, and collaboration into the core of Bitcoin infrastructure,” the company stated on its new MOS website.
The software stack, called MiningOS (MOS), is a modular, scalable operating system built for a wide range of users. It provides a self-hosted mining architecture that communicates via an integrated peer-to-peer network, accompanied by a platform for adjusting settings to suit scale.
CEO Paolo Ardoino said MiningOS is a “complete operational platform that can scale from a home setup to industrial grade site, even across multiple geographies.” Tether initially announced plans for this software in June last year, emphasizing the importance of new miners being able to compete without expensive third-party vendors.
Tether joins other firms like Jack Dorsey’s Block in releasing an open-source mining stack. However, Tether’s software is built for compatibility with a wide range of infrastructure, unlike Block’s which is designed for its own hardware.
“MiningOS is open source under the Apache 2.0 License — free to use, free to build on, free to improve. Built on Holepunch P2P protocols — meaning no centralised services, no backdoors, and no third-party dependencies,” Tether said. The release marks another expansion for Tether beyond its core stablecoin business.
