- Tether will open-source its Bitcoin Mining OS (MOS) to allow global developers and miners to build custom tools and expand network access.
- The AI-ready, modular MOS can run on various devices and supports plugin development, aiming to decentralize and modernize Bitcoin mining operations.
Tether has finally announced that it will open the source code of its Bitcoin mining operating system, Mining OS (MOS), in the fourth quarter of this year. Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino announced the news directly through his X account.
Unlike closed systems owned by large rig manufacturers, MOS is designed to be widely accessible to anyone—from home developers with one machine in their garage, to mining companies that manage hundreds of machines in metal containers.
Tether will work towards open-sourcing its Bitcoin Mining OS (MOS).
A horde of new Bitcoin mining companies will be able to enter the game and compete to keep the network safe.
No need anymore of any 3rd party hosted software.
MOS will create an even playing field reducing the…— Paolo Ardoino 🤖 (@paoloardoino) June 9, 2025
Tether’s MOS Lets You Build, Plug, and Mine Your Own Way
MOS is not just an ordinary operating system. It is built with a modular IoT-based architecture, meaning it can be run on various devices, even Raspberry Pi if you are brave enough.
On the other hand, Tether also revealed that this system will be equipped with the ability to integrate artificial intelligence through their internal platform, QVAC. So, it is possible that in the future there will be a Bitcoin mine that can analyze performance and adjust the workload with the help of AI, without having to be controlled manually.
Furthermore, Tether said that anyone can create their own plugins for MOS. This means that developers are free to tinker with this system to suit the devices they use, without having to wait for official updates from major vendors.
If in the past, entering the mining business was like opening a restaurant but having to buy a stove from only one manufacturer, now MOS makes it like being able to assemble your own cooking utensils. Free, cheap, and customizable.
Clear Target: Open the Door Wide for New Miners
The main goal of this open-source is to encourage more new players to join the Bitcoin mining network. Ardoino said that this step is expected to create healthier competition and keep the network secure. You could say, Tether is providing an opportunity so that this industry is not dominated by just a handful of big players.
However, this is not Tether’s only strategic move this year. CNF previously reported that the company has also poured funds into Orionx, a crypto platform from Latin America. This step is to strengthen infrastructure and accelerate payment services and cash management for local businesses.
Orionx itself wants to expand their services to regions that have so far rarely been touched by formal financial services. And it seems that Tether is not playing around here—they really want to establish their influence in various aspects of the crypto industry.
Not only that, Tether is also considering launching a new stablecoin specifically for the United States market. While they don’t currently serve US users directly, there are over $144 billion USDT floating around. With the Trump camp’s pro-crypto policy push supporting stablecoins as a strategic financial tool, this discussion is starting to make sense. Ardoino himself admits that discussions are ongoing.
