Tether, the USDT issuing company, announced on June 9 that it will open source its Bitcoin Mining Operating System (MOS) by the fourth quarter of 2025. According to Paolo Ardoino, CEO of the company, this initiative seeks to democratize mining, allowing new companies and small players to compete on the Bitcoin network without relying on third-party software.
In the announcement, published on X, Ardoino explained that the MOS system is “extremely scalable, resilient and modular, ” capable of integrating with various mining equipment, cooling systems (such as air or immersion) and electrical devices, such as “thermostats,” promoting accessibility and decentralization in mining.
According to Ardoino, MOS already includes add-ons that allow monitoring and interacting with hardware (ASICs) from multiple manufacturers, although “any developer will be able to create custom add-ons and hopefully contribute to the main codebase,” the executive noted, highlighting the collaborative approach of the project.
Ardoino also envisions future integration with QVAC, a Tether tool that could generate advanced reports and optimize mining production using artificial intelligence (AI).
“Small and medium-sized enterprises that produce their own electricity will soon begin mining the excess. MOS will make their lives easier,” he said.
What is the operating system created by Tether and what is its purpose in Bitcoin mining?
MOS (Mining Operating System) is an operating system developed to manage Bitcoin mining operations. Its purpose is to control and monitor mining hardware, cooling systems, and electrical equipment, integrating them into a decentralized network based on the Internet of Things. It allows miners from small to large installations to operate without relying on third-party software, according to Ardoino.
MOS, which is already being used by miners in Uruguay and El Salvador , acts as a software layer that coordinates the hardware to mine blocks and connect to the Bitcoin network, either directly or through “multiple pools, like OCEAN,” Ardoino clarified. Also, “ideally, it would be necessary to include a template plugin” when the code is open sourced, the CEO said .
The statement reinforces Tether 's commitment to Bitcoin, a relationship that has grown in recent years. Tether contributes computing power (or hashrate) to decentralized mining through the OCEAN pool, which promotes transparency and autonomy on the network.
Additionally, the company maintains a significant treasury in BTC, and has also developed an AI platform that accepts payments in BTC, expanding the cryptocurrency's use cases.
