Oman launches Omanhash, forcing licensed Bitcoin miners onto a state-supervised pool

mining pool called Omanhash and required all licensed miners in the country to connect through it, ending their ability to use external providers. The pool, introduced under the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology, aims to consolidate around 10 EH/s of computing power as Oman tightens oversight of its growing mining sector.

Announced under the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology, Omanhash will function as the sole approved mining pool for licensed operators, requiring domestic miners to connect their computing power through the state-backed framework instead of using external providers.

The launch of Omanhash comes as the Gulf nation continues to position itself as a regulated hub for digital assets and mining infrastructure. During its initial phase, the pool is expected to consolidate approximately 10 exahashes per second (EH/s) of Bitcoin mining capacity, providing authorities with greater visibility into hashrate activity, energy consumption, and operational reporting.

Omanhash becomes the official pool for licensed miners

Under Oman’s approved regulatory structure, Omanhash will serve as the only official Bitcoin mining pool available to licensed mining firms operating in the country.

Rather than directing their hashrate through foreign providers, licensed miners are expected to channel their computing power through Omanhash, creating a centralized framework for supervision and reporting. The initiative was introduced under the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology and is being implemented in partnership with Frontier Technologies LLC, an Omani blockchain and Web3 company.

Technology infrastructure and liquidity services for Omanhash are being provided by Enegix Global, which has previously worked on large-scale mining initiatives.

“This is our second sovereign mandate,” — Olzhas Amirov, Chief Business Development Officer, Enegix Global.

Amirov said the presence of clear regulatory rules allows mining companies to operate legally while maintaining communication with authorities.

“Clear licensing rules help miners operate legally and keep communication open with authorities,” — Olzhas Amirov, Chief Business Development Officer, Enegix Global.

The model reflects Oman’s broader approach of regulating cryptocurrency mining rather than prohibiting it.

Omanhash targets 10 EH/s in first phase

The first operating stage of Omanhash is expected to consolidate around 10 EH/s of computing power. Exahashes per second represent the amount of computational work devoted to securing the Bitcoin network and processing transactions.

Industry participants view the launch of Omanhash as a significant step in the country’s efforts to formalize and organize mining activity under a single framework. The state-backed approach provides authorities with improved oversight while allowing licensed firms to continue operating within a clearly defined regulatory system.

Unlike jurisdictions that have imposed restrictions or outright bans on mining activities, Oman has adopted a strategy aimed at integrating the industry into its broader digital transformation agenda.

The emergence of Omanhash also highlights growing interest among governments in balancing innovation with regulatory oversight, particularly in sectors where energy consumption and infrastructure management play important roles.

Mining investments lay the foundation for Omanhash

The launch of Omanhash builds on several years of investment in data centers and cryptocurrency mining infrastructure.

According to Enegix, more than $700 million has been invested in mining and data-center facilities located in the Salalah Free Zone since 2022. Those investments have supported Oman’s ambition to establish itself as a regional center for digital infrastructure and blockchain-related activities.

The country’s mining strategy forms part of a broader effort to diversify the economy and expand technology-driven industries. In this context, Omanhash provides authorities with greater transparency over licensed mining operations and their associated energy usage.

Previous reporting by crypto.news identified Oman as one of several jurisdictions exploring sustainable and large-scale Bitcoin mining opportunities linked to energy infrastructure.

Omanhash highlights a new approach to mining oversight

The launch of Omanhash has also attracted attention because it represents one of the clearest examples of a state-supervised mining pool model.

While the initiative does not alter Bitcoin’s underlying protocol or consensus rules, it introduces a framework through which licensed mining activity can be monitored more closely. The model offers regulators enhanced visibility over domestic hashrate while preserving legal avenues for miners to participate in the network.

The creation of Omanhash also comes amid broader discussions regarding miner incentives and pool behavior. Research previously covered by crypto.news has examined how different mining strategies can influence competition for block rewards and affect network dynamics.

For Oman, the emphasis appears to be on regulation rather than restriction. By bringing licensed operators into a formal structure, Omanhash represents a new chapter in the country’s efforts to integrate cryptocurrency mining into its wider digital infrastructure strategy.