Oman unites miners under the state's wing: a national pool with a capacity of 10 EH/s has been launched
Oman's sovereign policy in the cryptocurrency sector is taking a sharp turn toward centralization. The Ministry of Transport, Communications, and Information Technology, together with Frontier Technologies, has announced the launch of a national mining pool, which all licensed digital asset miners in the country are required to join. This decision is not merely an administrative measure but a strategic step to consolidate hashrate under state control.
Technological Foundation and Scale
The technological platform and liquidity infrastructure for the new pool were provided by Enegix Global. At launch, the project consolidates approximately 10 EH/s of computing power — a figure that places Oman alongside notable regional players. It is important to understand: this is not a voluntary initiative but a mandatory requirement for all licensed operators. Thus, the authorities ensure full control over the flows of cryptocurrency issuance within the country.
Investment Background: $700 Million in Two Years
Since 2022, total investments in mining and related data center infrastructure in the Salalah Free Zone have exceeded $700 million. A key facility is a $370 million hydro-cooled mining site. These figures demonstrate that Oman is not merely experimenting with cryptocurrencies but is building a full-fledged industry with a substantial capital base. The national pool becomes the logical culmination of this phase: the state will now control not only entry into the industry but also the distribution of mining revenues.
Analytical Commentary by Cryptalist: Oman's decision is a vivid example of how traditional oil monarchies are adapting mining to their administrative models. On one hand, the centralization of the pool provides authorities with transparency and the ability to regulate energy consumption; on the other, it creates a risk for the decentralized nature of Bitcoin in the region. For miners, this means losing the freedom to choose a pool, but in return — guaranteed access to liquidity and political stability. Watch this development closely: if Oman's model proves successful, other Gulf countries may follow suit.