Tether Introduces an Open-Source OS for Bitcoin Mining

Tether has taken a major step into crypto infrastructure by releasing an open-source operating system for Bitcoin mining. The stablecoin company wants to offer miners a cheaper option instead of using software controlled by vendors. 

It also aims to support a more open and competitive mining space. This shows Tether’s wider plan to move beyond stablecoins and invest in core blockchain infrastructure.

Tether Makes Bitcoin Mining Software Free and Open to All

The company has made MiningOS, also called MOS, open to the public. MOS is a system that helps run, track, and automate Bitcoin mining. It works for both small home miners and large mining farms.

By making MOS open source, Tether wants to make mining easier and cheaper for new miners who used to rely on expensive, closed software. 

Tether shared this idea in 2023, saying Bitcoin mining should stay open and competitive, without forcing miners to depend on private platforms. This move matches a wider industry push for more open mining tools. 

MOS is designed to scale easily, supporting everything from a few machines to large mining sites spread across different locations.

MiningOS Gives Miners More Control With One Open System

MiningOS uses a flexible, peer-to-peer design that lets miners run their operations without depending on central services. This gives miners more control and reduces reliance on one vendor.

The system brings hardware control, power use, machine performance, and site management into one place, making mining easier to monitor and manage. This unified approach lets miners see and manage their entire operation more clearly. 

It removes the need to rely on multiple disconnected software tools. Tether released MiningOS under the Apache 2.0 open-source license. The company also confirmed that the system is hardware-agnostic. This means it can work across different mining equipment without restrictions.

Alongside MOS, Tether announced a Mining Software Development Kit. This framework is the foundation of the operating system.  It will continue to be developed with the open-source community in the coming months. 

The goal is to encourage developers and miners to help build, improve, and adjust the system over time.

Tether Expands Beyond Stablecoins Business 

The launch of MiningOS shows that Tether is growing beyond just stablecoins. In 2025, the company made over $10 billion in profit, mostly from interest earned on its reserves. This strong income has helped Tether invest more in mining, payments, and infrastructure.

Recently, Tether has also rolled out new products, including tokenized assets like gold and a U.S.-focused stablecoin called USAT.

The company is still exploring new areas. However, its leadership remains cautious about directly taking part in U.S. stablecoin yield ongoing discussions.