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# Tether Launches Open Operating System for Bitcoin Mining

Tether has introduced an open-source operating system for cryptocurrency mining called MiningOS (MOS).

⛏️ 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
Join our… pic.twitter.com/G0GwbtfLKT

— Tether (@tether) February 2, 2026

The development is a modular and scalable platform suitable for both enthusiasts and large institutional miners.

Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino described MOS as “a full-fledged operational platform that can scale from a home setup to industrial level, even across multiple regions.”

Tether ❤️ Bitcoin

Tether Mining OS is now fully open source.

A complete operational platform that can scale from a home setup to an 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

The system is built on peer-to-peer Holepunch protocols, which allow operation without centralized services and third-party dependencies.

The software is distributed under the open Apache 2.0 license, ensuring users the freedom to use, modify, and distribute the code for commercial and non-commercial purposes.

“For a long time, the mining industry was limited to closed systems and proprietary tools. MiningOS changes that […]. No black boxes. No tethering. No restrictions,” — said the issuer of USDT.

Tether announced plans to develop open-source software for Bitcoin mining in June 2023. The company emphasized the importance of enabling new participants to “enter the game and compete” without reliance on expensive third-party vendors.

Tether and Opera

The USDT issuer and Opera browser developer have partnered to improve financial accessibility in emerging markets. As part of the collaboration, Tether integrated its stablecoin and tokenized gold XAUT into the self-custodial MiniPay wallet ecosystem.

The goal of the initiative is to provide users in regions with unstable national currencies (Africa, Latin America, Southeast Asia) with easy access to dollar-denominated digital assets for daily transactions, transfers, and savings.

“Tether’s mission has always been to provide a simple and reliable means of preserving value for those who need it most,” — Ardoino commented.

MiniPay operates in 60 countries and has 12.6 million active wallets. In Q4, the user base grew by 50%, mainly in emerging markets.

Recall that Tether’s net profit for 2025 was $10 billion.