Ethereum: Co-Mining Efforts Stopped by Slush Pool
A recent issue has arisen for Ethereum miners who attempted to co-mining with Slush’s pool. Despite successfully logging into the pool and executing transactions for 48 hours, attempts to reconnect have been unsuccessful.
The problem lies in a specific bug that affects certain nodes when attempting to connect to Slush’s pool. Specifically, the
GUIMiner algorithm, which is used by some Ethereum miners to mine the network, has been known to cause issues with the pool connectivity.
According to reports from users who have experienced similar problems, connecting to Slush’s pool using GUIMiner results in a persistent error message, indicating that no valid worker was found. This can be frustrating for miners who rely on co-mining with other pools or individual nodes to generate revenue and stay on top of their Ethereum mining operations.
The exact cause of the problem is not yet fully understood, but it appears that the GUIMiner algorithm has encountered an issue with the pool’s configuration, leading to a failure in establishing a connection. This bug may be related to recent updates to Slush’s pool software or the implementation of new algorithms by other miners.
Miners who have attempted to co-mining with Slush’s pool using GUIMiner are advised to try connecting with other pools or individual nodes to see if they experience any issues. In some cases, simply switching to a different algorithm or configuration may resolve the problem.
While the issue is not yet fully resolved, users can take steps to mitigate its effects and prevent similar problems in the future. By being aware of this bug and taking necessary precautions, Ethereum miners can continue to stay on top of their mining operations even if GUIMiner proves to be unreliable.
Update: For those interested in co-mining with Slush’s pool using GUIMiner, it has been reported that
Minerdroid
is a reliable alternative algorithm. Users who want to switch are advised to try this new algorithm and see if it resolves the connectivity issues they experienced with GUIMiner.