Tether's open-source MiningOS raises the question: can its distributed operating system become a universal standard for Bitcoin computing power production infrastructure? The core dilemma currently facing the Bitcoin computing power production industry lies in the closed and fragmented nature of its software ecosystem. Major hardware manufacturers typically provide independent proprietary management systems, which lack interoperability, forcing computing power production sites to operate multiple incompatible platforms simultaneously. This fragmented management model not only reduces operational efficiency but also hinders cross-device data analysis and unified control. Furthermore, the industry's widespread reliance on closed-source solutions prevents users from reviewing code logic, leaving them reliant on vendor support in case of anomalies, posing a risk to the stable operation of large-scale computing power production sites. Vendor lock-in also severely restricts the autonomy of computing power production sites. Proprietary systems bind users through data formats and control protocols, making it difficult for computing power production sites to flexibly replace equipment or adjust their technology stacks according to needs. This closed nature hinders technological innovation and contradicts the decentralized principles advocated by Bitcoin. Addressing the long-standing pain points of the Bitcoin hashrate production industry, such as closed ecosystems, fragmented systems, and vendor lock-in, Tether announced the open-sourcing of its Bitcoin hashrate production operating system, MiningOS (MOS), at the 2026 Plan ₿ forum in El Salvador on February 2, 2026. MiningOS, as an open-source solution, aims to provide a unified, transparent, and freely scalable management foundation for hashrate production operations of all sizes. Essentially, MiningOS is an open-source application designed specifically for Bitcoin hashrate production operations. Built using JavaScript, it provides a modular and scalable framework with the core goal of achieving comprehensive monitoring and control of hashrate production infrastructure. The system possesses several key features, one of which is high portability, running across major operating systems such as Windows, macOS, and Linux. Secondly, it features a modular architecture, specifically reflected in its core "worker" design. Workers are independently running, specialized processes within MiningOS. Each process is dedicated to communicating with specific hardware devices, executing data acquisition or control commands, and collaborating with other components through remote invocation protocols. This worker-based, component-based design allows each part to be deployed, updated, and maintained independently, achieving a high degree of modularity and elastic scalability. Thirdly, it is device-independent, supporting various devices from different brands, including computing power equipment, containers, sensors, and meters. Furthermore, it possesses sub-minute real-time monitoring and alarm capabilities, enabling operators to stay informed. MiningOS utilizes a Hyperswarm peer-to-peer network to build a distributed, resilient architecture, aiming to avoid single points of failure. Simultaneously, it leverages Hyperbee for persistent time-series data storage, providing robust support for data analysis and historical backtesting. Most importantly, the core mechanism of its architecture is the "rack system," designed to achieve elastic scalability to support management scales from single devices to thousands of devices. ✜ The preview section has ended; the remaining hidden core content is here 👇 research.web3caff.com/archives...…