Stablecoin issuer Tether has released its open-source Bitcoin mining operating system, MiningOS (MOS), positioning the software to simplify and scale mining operations while supporting greater decentralization across the sector. The move marks another expansion of Tether’s activities beyond stablecoins, as the firm deepens its involvement in Bitcoin infrastructure. The announcement was made in a post on X on Monday, with Tether describing MiningOS as a modular and scalable operating system designed for users ranging from individual hobbyists to large institutional miners. According to the company, the platform is intended to lower barriers to entry and reduce reliance on closed, proprietary mining tools. “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,” Tether stated on its MiningOS website. “No black boxes. No lock-in. No Limits.” Open-source design and peer-to-peer architecture MiningOS has been released under the Apache 2.0 open-source license, allowing the software to be used, modified, and distributed freely. Tether said the system is built on Holepunch peer-to-peer protocols, enabling direct communication between devices without relying on centralized services or third-party dependencies. Tether’s MiningOS provides a self-hosted mining architecture that communicates with other devices via an integrated peer-to-peer network. The platform allows operators to manage mining infrastructure locally, rather than through external cloud-based servers. According to the company, this approach is designed to improve reliability, transparency, and privacy for miners. The operating system includes a management platform that allows miners to adjust settings based on scale and output requirements. It supports monitoring of hardware performance, energy usage, cooling systems, and site operations through a single interface. Its modular structure allows features to be customized through independent components linked by a shared system. Built for miners of all sizes Alongside the announcement, Tether chief executive officer Paolo Ardoino described MiningOS as a flexible solution capable of scaling across different environments. He said it is a “complete operational platform that can scale from a home setup to industrial grade site, even across multiple geographies.” Tether first announced plans to develop an open-source Bitcoin mining operating system in June last year, highlighting the importance of allowing new miners to “be able to enter the game and compete” without depending on expensive third-party vendors. By releasing MiningOS, the company aims to reduce reliance on paid mining management platforms that often charge recurring fees. The release places Tether alongside other crypto firms pursuing open-source mining tools. However, Tether has emphasized that, unlike some competing offerings designed for specific hardware, MiningOS is built for compatibility with a wide range of mining infrastructure. Part of a broader Bitcoin strategy The open-source release of MiningOS comes as part of Tether’s broader push into Bitcoin-related initiatives. Over 2025, the company made investments across areas including tokenization, artificial intelligence, and decentralized finance, while also increasing its holdings of gold and Bitcoin. Although Tether scaled back some mining operations in late 2025 due to rising energy costs, the MiningOS initiative is focused on software rather than hardware ownership. The company has framed the project as a long-term contribution to decentralized infrastructure and industry collaboration. As mining costs and operational complexity remain high, Tether argues that wider adoption of open-source tools like MiningOS could help simplify operations and make Bitcoin mining more accessible to operators of all sizes. The post Tether open-sources MiningOS to broaden access to Bitcoin mining tools appeared first on Invezz
