Tether has released an open-source operating system for Bitcoin mining, pitching it as a way to make running mining infrastructure simpler while reducing reliance on closed, vendor-controlled software.
The stablecoin issuer said on Monday it had launched MiningOS (MOS), describing it as a modular, scalable mining operating system designed for anyone from hobby miners to large institutions.
The stack is designed to eliminate the “black box” nature of many mining setups, where hardware and monitoring tools are tightly coupled with proprietary platforms.
“MiningOS changes that, bringing transparency, openness, and collaboration to the core of Bitcoin infrastructure,” Tether said on the project’s website, adding that the system was built “without lock-ins.”
Tether said MOS uses a self-hosted architecture that communicates with connected devices through an integrated peer-to-peer network, allowing operators to manage mining activities without relying on centralized services. The company said miners can adjust settings through supporting platforms based on the scale of their operations and output requirements.
CEO Paolo Ardoino calls MOS a “complete operational platform” that can scale from a home setup to “industrial-grade” sites spread across multiple geographies.
Tether ❤️ Bitcoin
Tether Mining OS is now fully open source.
A complete operations platform that scales from home settings to industrial-grade sites, even across multiple geographies.
Super modular, P2P encrypted network layer.
It supports a long list of miners,… https://t.co/VzXywA6IZc— Paolo Ardoino 🤖 (@paoloardoino) February 2, 2026
Tether first previewed plans for an open-source mining operating system last June, arguing that new miners should be able to compete without having to rely on expensive third-party vendors for software and management tools.
The launch puts Tether alongside other cryptocurrency companies pushing for open source mining infrastructure, including Jack Dorsey’s Block.
MOS is released under the Apache 2.0 license and is built on the Holepunch peer-to-peer protocol, designed to keep the stack free of third-party dependencies.