April 14, 2025 – Tether , the leading digital asset company, today confirmed its plans to deploy both existing and future hashrate on OCEAN, the premier decentralization-focused Bitcoin mining pool created by renowned Bitcoin Core developer Luke Daszjer. This strategic move reaffirms Tether’s ongoing commitment to supporting the sustainability, transparency, and decentralization of Bitcoin’s core infrastructure.
OCEAN provides miners with the ability to create their own block templates using the open DATUM protocol, reducing reliance on centralized intermediaries and increasing censorship resistance on the Bitcoin network. Tether's deployment uses OCEAN's DATUM Gateway software, designed to ensure high mining performance even in bandwidth-constrained environments.
“As an organization focused on financial freedom and open access, we believe that supporting decentralization in Bitcoin mining is critical to the long-term integrity of the network,” said Paolo Ardoino, CEO of Tether . “Deploying hashrate to OCEAN is consistent with our investment in mining and our broader mission to strengthen Bitcoin against centralization.”
Tether will implement OCEAN’s DATUM gateway at all of its mining operations worldwide, including remote and underserved regions such as parts of Africa. By enabling the generation of unique block templates on-site and the aggregation of thousands of drill rigs with low latency, DATUM creates global competitiveness by promoting both geographic and operational diversity.
“Tether’s decision to mine on OCEAN is the result of months of careful technical evaluation,” said Giv Zanganeh, vice president of mining and energy at Tether . “We believe the DATUM protocol is the software stack that best aligns with Bitcoin’s decentralized principles. Its architecture allows us to maintain reliable connectivity even in low-bandwidth regions, increasing the reach and resilience of our infrastructure.”
OCEAN leadership welcomed the news. Luke Dashjr, Chairman and CTO, said: “Tether’s addition is a strong signal that decentralization remains a top priority for the future of Bitcoin. Their participation underscores the value of open, censorship-resistant mining protocols.” Mark Artymko, President of OCEAN, added: “This collaboration reinforces our shared belief that financial inclusion and decentralization must go hand in hand.”
The rollout also builds on Tether’s growing presence in Africa, where the company is heavily investing in infrastructure and educational initiatives. Most recently, Tether partnered with Quidax on a major crypto literacy program in Nigeria and other African countries, aimed at providing millions of people with the tools to access and use digital assets. By combining mining operations with educational projects, Tether is promoting financial empowerment and digital resilience across the continent.
Source: cryptonews.net
