Tether has launched an open source operating system for bitcoin mining, presenting it as a way to simplify the operation of mining infrastructure while reducing dependence on closed, vendor-controlled software.
The stablecoin issuer said on Monday that it has launched MiningOS (MOS), describing it as a modular and scalable mining operating system designed for anyone from hobby miners to large institutions.
The stack aims to eliminate the “black box” nature of many mining setups, where hardware and monitoring tools are tightly tied to proprietary platforms.
“MiningOS changes that: it introduces transparency, openness and collaboration to the core of Bitcoin infrastructure,” Tether said on the project website, adding that the system is built “lockdown-free.”
According to Tether, MOS uses a self-hosted architecture and communicates with connected devices through an integrated peer-to-peer network, allowing operators to manage mining activity without relying on centralized services. The company said miners can adjust settings through an add-on platform depending on the scale of their operation and production requirements.
CEO Paolo Ardoino called MOS a “complete operating platform” that can scale from a home setup to an “industrial grade” site distributed across multiple geographies.
Tether ❤️Bitcoin
Tether Mining OS is now completely open source.
A complete operating platform that can scale from a home setup to an industrial-grade site, even across multiple geographies.
Super modular P2P encrypted network layer.
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 in June last year, 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 places Tether alongside other crypto companies that have pushed open source mining infrastructure, including Jack Dorsey’s Block.
MOS is released under the Apache 2.0 license and is based on peer-to-peer Holepunch protocols, with the goal of keeping the stack free of third-party dependencies.
