Tether to Open Source Bitcoin Mining OS by 2025

Tether, a prominent stablecoin issuer, has announced its plans to democratize Bitcoin mining by releasing its Bitcoin Mining OS (MOS) as open-source software by the end of 2025. This initiative, revealed by CEO Paolo Ardoino, aims to lower barriers for small and independent miners, fostering greater competition in securing the Bitcoin network. By making the MOS code public, Tether expects to create a more level playing field, reducing the gap between publicly listed companies and smaller players.

Ardoino highlighted that the release of MOS will enable a multitude of new Bitcoin mining companies to enter the market and compete to maintain the network's security. This move eliminates the need for third-party hosted software, providing miners with greater control and flexibility. However, the launch may be delayed until the fourth quarter of this year due to the need for comprehensive technical documentation.

Tether’s Vice President of Energy and Mining, Giw Zanganeh, elaborated on the benefits of the open-source release. He believes that the underlying architecture of MOS will become the industry standard due to its resilient and scalable structure. The mining software is designed to simplify operations, removing the need for third-party management tools and adapting to any mining scale, from basic setups to massive farms with redundant servers.

The system already includes built-in modules to control popular mining hardware and manage different cooling environments. Additionally, it allows developers to create new plugins tailored to specific equipment, enhancing its versatility and functionality. Tether also plans to integrate its decentralized AI platform, QVAC, into MOS. This integration will enhance performance reporting and help miners fine-tune their operations using real-time data.

Beyond large corporate players, Ardoino expects many smaller businesses with surplus power to enter mining once they can use free, open-source tools. This move is part of Tether’s broader diversification beyond its core stablecoin product, USDT, into other sectors like artificial intelligence, Bitcoin mining, and crypto education. Ardoino explained that these initiatives are part of a larger ambition to make Tether a dominant force in the global financial system beyond the crypto sphere.