Tether introduces MiningOS, providing Bitcoin miners with an open-source option.

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Stablecoin provider Tether announced that its new MiningOS is a modular, self-hosted software stack designed to facilitate mining operations, ranging from small home rigs to expansive industrial setups.

Key Points:

  • Tether has unveiled MiningOS, a modular, open-source operating system for that seeks to streamline infrastructure management and lessen reliance on proprietary vendor software.
  • This self-hosted platform employs a peer-to-peer structure, enabling operators to oversee mining activities without centralized services and to scale from residential setups to industrial operations at multiple sites.
  • Launched under the Apache 2.0 license and built on Holepunch peer-to-peer protocols, MiningOS is intended to be hardware-agnostic, positioning Tether alongside other companies advocating for open-source mining solutions, such as Jack Dorsey’s Block.

Tether has introduced an open-source operating system for bitcoin mining, promoting it as a means to simplify the management of mining infrastructure while reducing dependence on proprietary software from third-party vendors.

The stablecoin issuer announced on Monday that it has rolled out MiningOS (MOS), characterizing it as a modular, scalable mining operating system suitable for everyone from hobbyist miners to large organizations.

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The stack aims to eliminate the “black box” phenomenon associated with many mining configurations, where hardware and monitoring tools are closely linked to proprietary systems.

“MiningOS addresses this issue — bringing transparency, openness, and collaboration to the core of Bitcoin infrastructure,” Tether stated on the project’s website, adding that the system is designed with “no lock-in.”

According to Tether, MOS utilizes a self-hosted architecture and interacts with connected devices through an integrated peer-to-peer network, enabling operators to control mining activities without relying on centralized services. The company noted that miners can modify settings via a companion platform based on their operational scale and output needs.

CEO Paolo Ardoino referred to MOS as a “comprehensive operational platform” that can scale from a home setup to an “industrial-grade” site distributed across various regions.

Tether initially showcased plans for an open-source mining OS in June of the previous year, asserting that new miners should have the ability to compete without relying on costly third-party vendors for software and management solutions.

The launch positions Tether alongside other cryptocurrency companies that have advocated for open-source mining infrastructures, including Jack Dorsey’s Block.

MOS is available under the Apache 2.0 license and built on Holepunch peer-to-peer protocols, with the goal of keeping the stack free from third-party dependencies.