OrangeOS - Custom Firmware for Your WhatsMiner Fleet
Delivering instant load control, live tuning, and fleet optimization for WhatsMiner hardware. Increase effective fleet output by 5–20% while improving hardware longevity.
The Operational Constraint
Most WhatsMiner fleets operate with:
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Fixed working point (2.5 / 3.0 / 3.6 kW)
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Static power allocation
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Manual curtailment decisions
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Conservative thermal buffers
This defaults operations toward lowest J/TH efficiency modes, optimizing for stability and energy minimization — even in market conditions where maximizing hash density per MW would generate higher gross margins.
When BTC price is high → lowest J/TH (most efficient mode) is usually fine. But in a low-BTC-price, compressed-margin environment, efficiency per TH is not the primary objective. Profit p
er MW is.
How Orange OS Changes the Game
Orange OS is an intelligent operating firmware layer for WhatsMiner fleets
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Built specifically for WhatsMiner hardware with optimized power delivery and thermal management
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With seamless power adjustments between 2.3 kW and 3.8 kW (higher than stock 3.6kW) without miner restart and with improved hardware longevity
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Real-time optimization adapting to temperature, voltage, and load requirements
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Dynamic scaling delivers 5–20% efficiency gains across entire operations
Every minute, the system evaluates:
Bitcoin price
Network difficulty
Electricity cost
Power availability
Ambient temperature
Humidity
Voltage stability
Then dynamically selects the optimal working points across the fleet. Every single minute.
Marginal Efficiency — The Core Mechanism
Traditional logic:
Lower kW = better efficiency.
Orange OS logic:
Highest net profit per watt = optimal.
Every minute, the system:
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Scores each virtual miner
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Calculates incremental hash vs incremental power
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Evaluates real-time revenue conditions
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Activates only profiles with positive marginal return
The next watt must earn more than it costs.
Illustrative Case Study: 300-Miner Fleet — Working Point Comparison
BTC ~$70K | Electricity $0.05/kWh | M50S+ class miners
Working Point
Power
Hashrate
Fleet TH/s
Efficiency
Revenue/day
Power Cost/day
Profit/day
Profit Uplift
Low (stock)
2.5 kW
155 TH/s
46,500
16.1 J/TH
$12,600
$900
$11,700
— Baseline
Mid
3.0 kW
185 TH/s
55,500
16.2 J/TH
$15,100
$1,080
$14,020
+$2,320 (+20%)
High
3.6 kW
220 TH/s
66,000
16.4 J/TH
$18,000
$1,296
$16,704
+$5,004 (+43%)
Peak (OrangeOS)
3.8 kW
235 TH/s
70,500
16.2 J/TH
$19,250
$1,368
$17,882
+$6,182 (+53%)
With OrangeOS dynamic optimization, this fleet unlocks up to $6,182/day — over $2.2M/year — in additional profit compared to static low-power operation.
The system doesn't lock miners at peak. It continuously evaluates market conditions and thermal headroom minute by minute, activating higher working points only when the marginal return is positive. When conditions shift, miners fall back automatically, capturing upside without sustained hardware stress.
What This Means For Your Operation
Metric
Stock Firmware (Static)
With OrangeOS (Dynamic)
Daily fleet profit
$11,700
Up to $17,882
Annual profit delta
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+$2.2M/year
Operational effort
Manual curtailment decisions
Fully automated, per-miner, per-minute
Hardware risk
Conservative but inflexible
Adaptive — overclocks only within safe thermal/voltage envelope
Downtime after restart
~15 min ramp-up
<2 min ramp-up
Revenue projections are illustrative and depend on BTC price, network difficulty, and local electricity rates. Actual results vary by fleet configuration and market conditions.
Smart Overclocking Without Longevity Loss
Operators traditionally avoid overclocking:
  • Static high-frequency operation
  • Sustained thermal density
  • Fan saturation
  • PSU stress
  • Voltage ripple sensitivity
  • No environment feedback
How Orange OS changes the model:
  • Working points are time-bound and reversible
  • Activated only when:
  • Thermal headroom exists
  • Humidity is within tolerance
  • Voltage stability is confirmed
  • Marginal profit per watt is positive
  • Continuous monitoring prevents sustained stress accumulation
  • Automatic fallback when conditions degrade
WhatsMiner hardware supports a broader operational envelope than typically utilized
In static configurations, upper working points are avoided due to sustained thermal load and lack of adaptive response to environmental variability.
  • Orange OS does not force higher performance states.
  • It continuously evaluates thermal headroom, voltage stability, and environmental conditions, and selects operating points that remain within safe electrical and thermal boundaries.
  • This enables temporary use of higher performance states without sustained stress accumulation or uncontrolled exposure.
Temporary use of elevated working points is configurable, safe and reversible, preserving fleet longevity.
Instant Boot Technology
2
minutes to full hash rate after power-on
80%
less wasted hashrate during downtime
Stock FW: reboot/curtailment = 15 min rampup
Orangery: reboot/curtailment < 2 min rampup
Rapid response to real-time electricity price signals and grid incentives (e.g., demand response programs in ERCOT)
Higher uptime in volatile power environments translates into operational and economic advantage
Instant Profile Switching
Dynamic Power Management
Adjust miner wattage and efficiency profiles in real-time, without interrupting operations. Switch between up to 5 custom profiles per miner in under 3 seconds
Customizable Profiles
Configure up to 5 unique wattage/efficiency profiles per miner for enhanced flexibility.
Rapid Switching
Profiles load in under 3 seconds, enabling a quick response to environment/electricity price changes.
Zero Downtime
Maintain continuous operation; no restarts are required during profile transitions.
Market Response
React instantly to electricity price changes, BTC volatility, and environmental temperature shifts without operational disruption.
Hardware Longevity & Protection
Thermal Stress Reduction
Eliminate repeated heating and cooling cycles that degrade ASIC chips over time. Gradual load transitions protect against thermal shock.
Voltage Boundary Management
Prevent over-voltage conditions that shorten chip lifespan while maintaining maximum safe operating parameters for optimal performance.
Extended Chip Life
Reduced failure rates translate directly to lower maintenance costs, fewer replacements, and improved revenue retention over the miner's lifetime.
USE CASES
Smart Efficiency Optimization
  • The system collects all relevant data every minute: electricity cost, network difficulty, temperature, humidity, BTC price, and miner status.
  • For a fleet of 100 miners, each with multiple efficiency profiles, the system calculates the optimal operating point for each miner.
  • Result: From 100 physical miners, the system can create a “virtual fleet” of 400+ optimal operating states, achieving 5–20% higher output without increasing hardware risk.
Outcome: Operators maintain high-level control, while the system automates complex optimization decisions.
Constraint-Driven Dynamic Curtailment
  • Example: 400 miners fleet running on 1.4 MW, but a constraint (e.g., power limit) requires some miners to be turned off.
  • The system selects exactly which miners to disable or downscale, based on their efficiency, environmental conditions, and network profitability.
  • Enables rapid, minute-by-minute adjustments, keeping the fleet at maximum productive capacity under the constraint.
Outcome: Operators no longer manually guess which miners to power down — the system handles it optimally, preserving margins and hardware longevity.
Open and Easy Integration
Orangery is designed for mining operators who seek both power and simplicity. Our platform seamlessly integrates with existing infrastructure, providing enhanced control capabilities.
Intuitive Dashboard
A proprietary fleet management tool offers comprehensive monitoring and control. Manage your entire fleet efficiently from any desktop device.
Robust API
Utilize full API access for custom integrations and advanced automation. Develop solutions tailored to your operational requirements.
100% Backward Compatible
Compatible with the entire WhatsMiner software stack. Functions as a direct replacement with minimal migration risk, ensuring continuity and simplified adoption.
Global Support
Benefit from custom features and dedicated support from Orangery teams in the USA and Europe. We are committed to ensuring your success, whenever you need us.
Our Team
Ilya Yulish
Chief Technology Architect
Ilya led technology at Spondoolies, spearheading the development of mining systems and hardware-software integration. He later led engineering teams at Checkpoint and served as CISO at Vast Data, bringing expertise in security, scalability, and enterprise infrastructure. His architectural vision ensures Orange OS is both powerful and secure.
Zvi Shteingart
CEO
Zvi brings over 20 years of embedded software development experience to Orangery. He co-founded Spondoolies, one of the pioneering Bitcoin ASIC mining companies, where he led the software engineering team. Prior to that, he held engineering roles at Google, Intel, and Microsoft. His deep background in low-level firmware, hardware-software integration, and mining systems architecture is the foundation of Orange OS's real-time optimization engine.
Greta Yulish
Chief Business Operations
Greta led investments at a Family Office, bringing strategic financial expertise. She has extensive experience in leading sales and marketing operations at Edusoft, NetBet, and Smartrike. Greta co-founded the Scaling Up Institute and leads Scaling Up Private Consulting at Reichman University, combining operational excellence with business growth strategy.
Start Optimizing Your Fleet Today
Custom firmware installation takes minutes and delivers immediate efficiency gains. Our team provides full technical support throughout deployment and beyond.
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Fast Installation
Minutes to deploy, immediate ROI
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Stock Firmware Fallback
Full control over your hardware
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Continuous Optimization
Active monitoring and tuning support available
Contact our team@orangery-tech.com to get a custom quote and see how your fleet can earn more.