Tether has made waves in the cryptocurrency landscape with the launch of MiningOS (MOS), an open-source Bitcoin mining operating system designed to simplify and decentralize mining operations. This innovative platform caters to both individual miners and large-scale industrial setups, enabling users to manage their hardware locally without reliance on central servers.
The official announcement came on February 3, 2026, from Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino, who shared the news through a post on X. The revelation occurred just a day after the MOS was introduced at the Plan ₿ Forum in San Salvador, drawing attention from both industry experts and miners alike. MiningOS is now publicly available under the Apache 2.0 license, allowing free use, modification, and distribution – a crucial aspect for fostering community involvement in its development.
MiningOS Now Available Under Apache 2.0 License
MiningOS seeks to empower miners by providing a modular and scalable system that operates locally, eliminating dependence on centralized cloud solutions. According to Ardoino, the platform supports encrypted peer-to-peer communication, giving miners greater control over their operations and data flow.
The software’s architecture supports a diverse range of devices, making it suitable for setups as small as single mining rigs to expansive infrastructures comprising thousands of machines. MOS accommodates miners, containers, sensors, power meters, weather tools, and even multiple mining pools.
“The software is designed to be deployed across various geographies and infrastructure levels,” Ardoino stated. By integrating hardware and operational data into a single management interface, MOS streamlines performance tracking and energy management, a critical feature for modern mining operations.
Real-time Monitoring and Customization Tools
The MiningOS dashboard offers real-time insights into energy consumption, cooling systems, miner health, and hardware output, allowing operators to make prompt adjustments to ensure optimal performance. In a significant move for the community, Tether is also developing a Mining Software Development Kit (SDK) to encourage third-party developers to create new tools and features tailored to MiningOS.
Unlike proprietary mining solutions that impose continual fees, MiningOS is designed to run on lightweight devices and is free to use. This is a game-changer for smaller and mid-size operators who may not have the financial capacity to invest in enterprise-level platforms.
Part of Tether’s Bitcoin Infrastructure Strategy
The debut of MiningOS aligns seamlessly with Tether’s broader strategy of enhancing Bitcoin infrastructure. Since 2023, the company has ramped up investments in mining projects and tools emphasizing energy optimization and decentralization.
While Tether reduced some mining operations in late 2025 due to rising energy costs, the commitment to refining software infrastructure has not wavered. The introduction of MiningOS represents a decisive shift towards enabling self-managed, open-source mining solutions that could reshape the industry.
Tether maintains a robust Bitcoin reserve as part of its treasury strategy, holding 96,185 BTC, valued at over $8 billion, making it one of the largest corporate holders of Bitcoin globally.
On its official MiningOS website, Tether proclaimed, “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.”
