About MiningOS
The mining industry has long been limited by closed systems and proprietary tools. MiningOS changes that by introducing transparency, openness, and collaboration into Bitcoin infrastructure.
No black boxes. No lock-in. No limits.
Open protocols, modular design, and a global community of builders set the new standard for mining operations.
Set up your Bitcoin mining operation with state-of-the-art software that provides an intuitive user experience and professional monitoring and control capabilities at all scales—from a single device to gigawatt facilities.
1. What is MiningOS?
MiningOS is an open-source application for Bitcoin mining operations. Built in JavaScript, MiningOS provides a modular, scalable framework for monitoring and controlling mining infrastructure.
Main Characteristics
| Feature | Description | Learn More |
|---|---|---|
| Portability | Runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux | Installation Guide |
| Modular Architecture | Worker-based components that can be deployed independently | Architecture |
| Device Agnostic | Supports miners, containers, sensors, power meters, and more from various brands | Supported Devices |
| Real-time Monitoring | Sub-minute data collection and alerting | Dashboard, Alerts Manual |
| Distributed Architecture | P2P networking via Hyperswarm for resilient communication | Architecture |
| Persistent Storage | Time-series data storage using Hyperbee for analytics and history | Architecture |
| Scalable | Handles everything from a single miner to thousands of devices | Rack System |
Core Philosophy
MiningOS establishes a common foundation for mining software—a robust, lean operating system on which the entire industry can build. Its core is intentionally lightweight, allowing infinite expansion while maintaining reliability and security.
For details on the technical implementation, see the Architecture Guide.
2. Vision
MiningOS is the backbone of an open, modular future. By using MiningOS, you help build the foundation of mining infrastructure for the next century and deliver on Bitcoin's promise of truly decentralized money. With MiningOS, participating in this network is accessible to all.
3. Why use MiningOS?
The Problem
The mining software ecosystem is fragmented, outdated, and lags behind other industrial sectors in:
- Integration: Proprietary systems that don't communicate.
- Reliability: Closed-source solutions with limited support.
- Openness: Vendor lock-in and limited customization.
The Solution
MiningOS addresses these challenges by providing:
1. Transparency
- Fully open-source under Apache 2.0 license (see Licensing)
- Complete visibility into how your mining operation is managed
- No vendor lock-in or hidden functionality
2. Comprehensiveness
- Single platform for all mining infrastructure
- Supports multiple device types and brands (see Supported Devices
- Unified monitoring and control interface (see Dashboard, Explorer
3. Robustness
- Battle-tested in Tether's real-world mining operations
- Distributed architecture with no single point of failure (see Architecture)
- Persistent storage with automatic replication
4. Extensibility
- Modular design allows adding new device support (see Adding New Worker)
- Plugin architecture for custom integrations
- Community-driven development (see Contribution Workflow
Industry standard
MiningOS aims to become the industry standard for Bitcoin mining operations.
4. Who is MiningOS For?
MiningOS serves everyone who mines Bitcoin:
| User type | Use case |
|---|---|
| Home miners | Monitor and manage a few machines with a clean interface. |
| Small operations | Coordinate multiple miners across different locations. |
| Industrial sites | Manage thousands of ASICs with sophisticated orchestration. |
| Developers | Build custom tools and integrations on a solid foundation. |
| Service providers | Offer hosted mining management solutions. |
What You Can Build
- Basic monitoring: Track hashrate, temperature, and power consumption.
- Pool management: Configure and monitor mining pool connections.
- Infrastructure control: Manage containers, cooling systems, and power distribution.
- Analytics dashboards: Build custom reporting and visualization tools.
- Automated operations: Implement alerts, auto-scaling, and optimization rules.
5. Next Steps
Ready to start using MiningOS?
For Developers
- Read the Architecture Guide to understand the system design.
- Follow the Installation Guide to set up a complete development environment.
- Read the contribution guide to learn about the Mining OS repository and contribution workflow.
- Explore the codebase on the MiningOS GitHub repository.
- Join the community on Discord.
- Look for
#GoodFirstIssuetags on GitHub.
For Mining Operators
- Evaluate your needs to identify which workers you require.
- Follow the Installation Guide to set up the core infrastructure.
- Configure your devices by registering your miners, containers, and sensors.
- Use the dashboard to monitor and optimize your operation.
Resources
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| Architecture Guide | Architecture |
| Installation Guide | Installation |
| Contributing Guide | Contribution |
| Holepunch documentation | Holepunch Docs |
| GitHub organization | Tether GitHub |
6. Get Support
Need help getting started or have questions?
- GitHub Issues: Report bugs or request features.
- Discord: Join our community for real-time support.
- Documentation: Check the docs for detailed guides.
MiningOS is developed by Tether and released under the Apache 2.0 license.