Oman unites miners: a national pool with mandatory connection has been launched
Oman is taking a decisive step toward centralizing cryptocurrency mining: the country's Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology, together with Frontier Technologies, has launched a national mining pool. The key condition is that all licensed miners are required to connect to this pool. The technological foundation and liquidity infrastructure were provided by Enegix Global.
Capacity and Investments
At launch, the pool aggregates approximately 10 EH/s of computing power — a solid figure for the region. Since 2022, total investments in mining and data centers in the Salalah Free Zone have exceeded $700 million. Particularly noteworthy is the recently commissioned mining facility with hydro-cooling, valued at $370 million — one of the largest projects of its kind in the Middle East.
Analysis: The creation of a national pool is a logical step for Oman, which seeks to consolidate resources and enhance industry transparency. However, mandatory membership raises questions about decentralization, a fundamental principle of cryptocurrencies. In the short term, this could strengthen state control over mining, but in the long term, it may reduce the jurisdiction's appeal for independent operators.