Tether released MiningOS, an open-source Bitcoin mining operating system under Apache 2.0 license on 2 February 2026

Tether launches open-source mining platform

Tether released MiningOS on 2 February 2026, an open-source operating system for Bitcoin mining. The software uses the Apache 2.0 license, which allows users to modify and distribute the code freely. Tether announced the platform at the 2026 Plan ₿ forum in El Salvador. The company described MiningOS as infrastructure designed to challenge proprietary mining tools that dominate the industry.

Apache 2.0 license enables unrestricted access

The Apache 2.0 open-source license permits users to use, modify, and distribute MiningOS without restrictions. This licensing model differs from closed-system mining software that limits user control. Multiple sources confirmed the Apache 2.0 designation on 2 February 2026. The license removes proprietary barriers that previously required miners to rely on vendor-specific tools.

"For a long time, the mining industry was limited to closed systems and proprietary tools. MiningOS changes this […]. No black boxes. No lock-ins. No limitations", 02 February 2026. — Tether, Issuer of USDT stablecoin

Platform scales from home to industrial operations

Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino stated MiningOS supports mining setups from individual home configurations to industrial-grade facilities across multiple geographic locations. The operating system targets miners of different scales without requiring separate software versions. Ardoino described the platform as a complete operational system on 2 February 2026. The scalability claim addresses miners operating at different capacity levels.

Mining SDK development planned with community

Tether announced the Mining SDK, a development framework that powers MiningOS, will be completed in collaboration with the open-source community in the coming months. The company did not specify an exact release date for the SDK. This framework will provide developers with tools to build applications on the MiningOS platform. The collaborative development model follows standard open-source practices for community-driven software projects.