Tether has released MiningOS, an open-source Bitcoin mining system. It is completely free, with no backdoors and no third-party dependencies, ensuring a secure and reliable mining experience for users.

Stablecoin issuer Tether officially launches open-source Bitcoin mining operating system MiningOS (MOS), licensed under Apache 2.0, emphasizing decentralized services, no backdoors, and no third-party dependencies. It is free for individuals and large institutions alike, with the goal of making Bitcoin mining more democratic and decentralized.
(Background recap: Tether CEO aims to make this year’s “world’s largest” Bitcoin mining company: mining is essential to secure BTC)
(Additional background: Tether’s ambitions go beyond USDT: investing $500 million in Bitcoin mining over the next six months to compete for hash power dominance)

Table of Contents

• Core Features of MiningOS: Open, Modular, Lock-Free
• CEO Paolo Ardoino: Suitable for Home to Industrial-Scale Operations
• Tether’s Mining Expansion Continues

On February 3, stablecoin issuer Tether officially released its open-source Bitcoin mining operating system MiningOS (abbreviated as MOS), fulfilling a promise first announced in June last year. This system aims to lower the barriers to entry for mining and promote a more decentralized distribution of Bitcoin network hash power.

Core Features of MiningOS: Open, Modular, Lock-Free

According to Tether’s official description, MiningOS is a modular, scalable mining operating system suitable for hobbyists to large-scale mining farms. Its main features include:

• Licensed under Apache 2.0 open source, allowing anyone to freely use, modify, and improve
• Built on Holepunch’s peer-to-peer (P2P) protocol
• No centralized services, backdoors, or third-party dependencies
• Miners can flexibly adjust settings based on their scale and output needs
• Compatible with various infrastructures, making it widely applicable

Tether emphasizes that the core philosophy of the system is “No black boxes. No lock-in. No Limits.” The goal is to introduce greater transparency, openness, and collaborative spirit into Bitcoin infrastructure.

CEO Paolo Ardoino: Suitable for Home to Industrial-Scale Operations

Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino describes MiningOS as a “comprehensive operational platform” that can scale from household devices to industrial farms spanning multiple regions.

This approach differs from the mining strategy of Jack Dorsey’s company Block, which designs hardware specifically for its proprietary equipment. MiningOS, on the other hand, emphasizes broad infrastructure compatibility, enabling more miners to participate without barriers.

Tether’s Mining Expansion Continues

The release of MiningOS marks the latest step in Tether’s Bitcoin mining strategy. Since 2023, Tether has invested over $500 million in mining operations, building farms in Uruguay, Paraguay, El Salvador, and collaborating with South American agricultural company Adecoagro to introduce renewable energy.

Paolo Ardoino previously stated that Tether holds over 100,000 BTC, and that investing in mining is not only a financial decision but also a way to contribute to Bitcoin network security. With the launch of MiningOS, this commitment is now open to the global mining community.