Block unveils Proto Rig, a modular, repairable bitcoin miner, and Proto Fleet, free open-source fleet management software, in a push to decentralize mining. Block, Inc. (NYSE: XYZ) has unveiled Proto ...

The U.S. bitcoin mining industry just got its most disruptive upgrade yet. On August 14, 2025, Block unveiled Proto Rig, a modular, repairable, and upgradable bitcoin mining system, alongside Proto ...

Tether has unveiled MiningOS (MOS) as part of a broader push to reduce the industry’s reliance on proprietary, vendor-controlled software. Tether has open-sourced a new operating system for bitcoin ...

Key takeawaysBitcoin mining began in 2009 as a hobby-friendly activity where users could earn BTC using CPUs and later GPUs.

Block (NYSE:XYZ) announced on Thursday the launch of its modular bitcoin mining system, Proto Rig, and its free and open-source fleet management software, Proto Fleet. The fintech company made the ...

Tether has released an open-source operating system for bitcoin mining, pitching it as a way to make running mining infrastructure simpler while reducing reliance on closed, vendor-controlled software ...

Tether first announced plans for an open-source mining OS in June last year, aiming to let Bitcoin miners “enter the game” without relying on expensive third-party vendors. Stablecoin issuer Tether ...