Tether CEO Proposes Open Source Bitcoin Mining Software to Make Even Playing Field for Miners

Key Takeaways

• Tether proposes open-sourcing its modular Bitcoin mining OS to make it compatible with all.
• There is no universal Bitcoin mining OS, forcing miners to depend on third-party software.
• Tether aims to launch its open-source Bitcoin mining OS by Q4.

Tether plans to launch a modular Bitcoin mining software and make it open source to create a level playing field for new and existing mining companies.

Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino, in an X post , noted that the decision to make its modular mining operating system (MOS) open source was to allow Bitcoin mining companies to enter the industry and compete to keep the network safe without the need for any third-party-hosted software.

Tether Eyes Q4 For MOS Launch

Ardoino, in his X post, informed the crypto community that the stablecoin giant aims to launch its Bitcoin mining OS by the end of this year’s fourth quarter.

The Tether CEO noted that the modular OS is designed for deployments ranging from small-scale Raspberry Pis to industrial farms with the latest mining machines.

The new OS will reportedly support plugin integration for miners and power devices. At a later stage, it can be paired with Tether’s QVAC tool to optimize performance and reporting. 

The project aims to lower the barrier for small miners and promote open mining infrastructure.

Ardoino in his X post said:

“I envision future QVAC integration to build better reports and enhance production/performance based on custom AI tools that learn from the huge datasets generated by the Mining OS. Many small/mid-sized businesses that produce their electricity (solar, …) will soon start mining with the excess.”

QVAC (QuantumVerse Automic Computer) is Tether’s new decentralized AI platform. AI applications and agents can run directly on local devices rather than central servers or cloud infrastructure. 

Tether Aims to Disrupt Bitcoin Mining Industry

The Bitcoin mining industry has become increasingly competitive, with firms and individual miners actively working to gain the next block reward. However, there is no universal Bitcoin mining software for operating systems.

Bitcoin mining OS are specialized platforms designed to manage and optimize mining hardware for maximum efficiency and profitability. However, several key issues persist with current Bitcoin mining OS options.

Compatibility and Efficiency are key issues with the current range of third-party mining OSs. Many mining OSs struggle with compatibility issues, particularly with newer hardware. 

For example, some OSes, like Hive OS, do not support older or specific GPU models, such as Nvidia’s RTX series or modern AMD graphics cards, limiting their use for GPU-based mining setups. 

Similarly, ASIC-specific OSes, such as Braiins OS, are limited to compatible ASIC models, which can exclude miners using non-supported hardware.

This lack of universal compatibility forces miners to choose software that may not fully align with their hardware or operational needs.

This is where Tether’s MOS can help, allowing users to create specific plugins and modular support for various hardware.