Stablecoin issuer Tether has officially released its open-source Bitcoin mining operating system, a move aimed at lowering barriers to entry, improving scalability, and pushing Bitcoin mining further toward decentralization. The software, called MiningOS (MOS), is designed to support everyone from home miners to large industrial operations.
MiningOS goes public
Tether announced the launch of MiningOS in a post on X on Monday, describing it as a modular and scalable Bitcoin mining operating system. According to the company, the software stack is built to simplify mining operations while giving users full control over their infrastructure.
On its dedicated MiningOS website, Tether emphasized that the mining industry has long been dominated by closed systems and proprietary tools. With MiningOS, the company says it is introducing transparency, openness, and collaboration directly into Bitcoin’s core infrastructure. Tether summed up the vision behind the project with a clear message: no black boxes, no vendor lock-in, and no artificial limits.
How MiningOS works
MiningOS provides a self-hosted Bitcoin mining architecture that connects devices through an integrated peer-to-peer network. This setup allows miners to manage their operations without relying on centralized services or external intermediaries.
The software is paired with a management platform that lets miners easily adjust settings based on their desired scale, performance, and output. Whether running a single mining rig at home or overseeing a multi-site industrial operation, MiningOS is designed to adapt to different environments and requirements.
Paolo Ardoino on scaling Bitcoin mining
Alongside the announcement, Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino described MiningOS as a complete operational platform capable of scaling across use cases and geographies. He noted that the system can support everything from small personal setups to industrial-grade mining facilities operating in multiple locations.
Lowering the barrier for new miners
Tether first revealed plans for an open-source Bitcoin mining operating system in June last year. At the time, the company stressed the importance of enabling new miners to enter the market and compete without being dependent on expensive third-party software vendors.
With the public release of MiningOS, Tether is following through on that vision by offering a free and open alternative that reduces operational costs and increases accessibility within the Bitcoin mining ecosystem.
How Tether compares to other open-source efforts
Tether joins other major crypto players exploring open-source Bitcoin mining solutions, including Block, the company led by Jack Dorsey. While Block has released its own open-source mining stack, its software is designed to work specifically with Block’s proprietary mining hardware.
In contrast, Tether says MiningOS is built for compatibility with a wide range of existing mining infrastructure, making it more flexible for miners using different hardware setups.
Open-source by design
MiningOS is released under the Apache 2.0 license, meaning it is free to use, modify, and build upon. Tether stated that the system is built on Holepunch peer-to-peer protocols, ensuring there are no centralized services, hidden backdoors, or third-party dependencies involved.
This design choice aligns with Bitcoin’s core principles of decentralization and censorship resistance, while also encouraging community-driven development.
Tether’s growing role beyond stablecoins
The launch of MiningOS highlights Tether’s expanding footprint beyond stablecoins. Over 2025, the company has increased its involvement across tokenization, artificial intelligence, and decentralized finance. Tether has also strengthened its balance sheet by accumulating more gold and Bitcoin.
With MiningOS, Tether positions itself not just as a stablecoin issuer, but as an increasingly influential player in Bitcoin infrastructure and open-source crypto development.
