Tether Launches Open-Source MiningOS to Cut Reliance on Proprietary Bitcoin Mining Software

Highlights:

• Tether has launched an open-source miningOS to give miners an alternative to closed mining software.
• The system allows miners to run and monitor operations locally at both small and large sites.
• Tether is moving away from direct mining and focusing more on software and infrastructure tools.

Tether, the largest stablecoin issuer, has released a new operating system for Bitcoin mining. The company said the software is open source and publicly available, and it targets mining operations of all sizes. It presented the system as an alternative to proprietary platforms that dominate much of the sector today. Tether shared the update through its official channels on Monday.

⛏️ Bitcoin Mining is complex.
️⚡ Mining OS by Tether (MOS) makes it simple.

Introducing MOS — the open-source operating system for real mining infrastructure.

Modular. Scalable. Built for energy + hardware + data.

Explore the Documentation: https://t.co/3zcBHFFzRp
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— Tether (@tether) February 2, 2026

According to the company, many mining operations rely on closed software stacks, which often bind hardware and monitoring tools to specific vendors. As a result, operators face limited flexibility and higher costs over time. Tether said these conditions restrict competition, especially for new entrants. Therefore, the company positioned the new system as a response to those constraints.

Tether said the platform focuses on local control and avoids centralized cloud coordination. Rather, mining devices interact by using an embedded peer-to-peer network, which enables sites to work autonomously. This configuration minimizes the use of third-party services and reduces external points of failure during operations.

The platform operates as a self-hosted system, which implies that mining sites can set it up without third-party management tools. Consequently, operators maintain complete ownership of their infrastructure and data. Tether also claimed the system has no hidden access mechanisms. This design is consistent with the transparency focus of the company.

Tether released the software under the Apache 2.0 license, which allows free use, modification, and distribution. Developers can build new tools without restrictions. At the same time, the company encouraged outside contributors to expand the platform. It said community participation will shape future development.

The release follows earlier statements from Tether on mining access. The firm stated that new miners should compete without vendor lock-in or costly dependencies. The launch now translates that position into a live product.

How Miners Can Run and Manage Operations at Any Scale

Tether said the system supports miners across different operational scales. Home operators can deploy it on lightweight devices, while industrial sites can run it across thousands of machines. In addition, the platform supports multi-location management. This allows operators to oversee dispersed infrastructure.

The open-source miningOS system integrates miners, containers, sensors, and power meters within one interface. It also supports cooling tools and mining pools, which simplifies daily management tasks. As a result, operators can monitor hardware without switching between systems. Tether said this reduces operational complexity.

Tether said the platform avoids recurring software fees, which are common across enterprise mining tools. Chief Executive Officer Paolo Ardoino described the platform as operationally complete. He said it scales from home setups to industrial sites and supports deployment across multiple geographies. Tether also plans to release a development kit for the platform. The kit will allow developers to build custom tools and extensions.

Tether ❤️ Bitcoin

Tether Mining OS is now fully opensource.

A complete operational platform that can scale from a home setup to industrial grade site, even across multiple geographies.

Super modular, P2P encrypted networking layer.
It supports a long list of miners,… https://t.co/VzXywA6IZc

— Paolo Ardoino 🤖 (@paoloardoino) February 2, 2026

Open-Source MiningOS Within Tether’s Broader Strategy

Tether reduced some of its direct mining operations last year as energy prices rose in multiple areas. Nevertheless, the company did not leave the industry. Instead, it turned its attention to software development. Tether expanded its Bitcoin-related initiatives after 2023. These efforts include mining partnerships and energy optimization projects. At the same time, the company has increased its Bitcoin and gold holdings. The company is the largest gold reserve holder outside of sovereign nations.

In a related development, Tether has partnered with Opera on the MiniPay wallet to expand support for USDt and Tether Gold. Opera built MiniPay on the Celo blockchain. MiniPay operates in more than 60 countries and reports millions of activated wallets. According to Tether, the initiative targets users in emerging markets.

Tether and Opera Expand Financial Access in Emerging Markets Through MiniPay

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— Tether (@tether) February 2, 2026